Mamdani Calls Netanyahu "Genocide Architect", Then A "Hamas Supporter" Reply

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a sharp attack on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of supporting Hamas. The exchange marks the latest escalation in a running war of words between the two leaders, days before Netanyahu is due to address the UN General Assembly.Netanyahu's comments came in response to remarks Mamdani made to CNN on Monday, in which he described the Israeli prime minister as a "war criminal and an architect of a horrific genocide of the Palestinian people."Responding in a brief video statement, Netanyahu said, "I'm coming to the UN. I'm going to tell the truth about our heroic soldiers, and I'm going to tell the truth about you (Mamdani)." He is scheduled to speak at the UN General Assembly on Thursday.Netanyahu did not hold back further. "Shame on you, Mr. Mamdani," he said.