'Are We In 1930s?' Netanyahu Tears Into "Hate-Spewing" Zohran Mamdani

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly criticized New York City official Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of fostering antisemitism. Netanyahu confirmed his upcoming visit to the UN General Assembly despite Mamdani's previous remarks regarding potential legal issues for the Israeli leader.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the growing political friction between international leaders and local US officials regarding the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (local time) sharply criticised New York City's mayor, Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of promoting hatred against Jewish residents and dismissing suggestions that he could face arrest during a planned visit to the United Nations in September.Speaking to Fox News host Sean Hannity, Netanyahu confirmed that he intends to travel to New York for the annual UN General Assembly despite remarks made by the city's mayor Mamdani.When Hannity said, "You've got this, this lunatic mayor in New York thinking you may get arrested if you go to New York, which will never happen," Netanyahu responded, "First of all, I'm going to New York. I'd love to see you there when I go to the UN in September."Netanyahu then launched into a broader criticism of the New York mayor. "But I'm definitely going there.
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