Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ by calling for his arrest

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fomenting hate by calling for his arrest over the Gaza war. Netanyahu said he intends to address the UN General Assembly in September despite Mamdani's opposition. Mamdani encouraged federal authorities to execute the ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fomenting hate by calling for his arrest over the war in Gaza. In an interview on Fox News, Netanyahu said Mamdani, who is supposed to represent all New Yorkers, is trying to turn groups against each other. Netanyahu confirmed he intends to address the UN General Assembly in September despite Mamdani's opposition. Mamdani last week acknowledged the city lacks legal authority to execute the ICC arrest warrant but encouraged federal authorities to do so. Netanyahu dismissed the ICC war crimes charges as bogus, pointing to the removal of chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations. He also expressed concern that bipartisan US support for Israel is at risk due to progressive Democrats aligned with Mamdani. Netanyahu warned against rising antisemitism, saying Jews in New York feel uncomfortable. The article also notes that Trump assured Netanyahu he will not be arrested in the US.