Netanyahu says "shame on you" to Mamdani, claims "Jews no longer feel safe in New York"
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Key Points:
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the United Nations General Assembly, accusing him of antisemitism and claiming many Jews no longer feel safe in New York under Mamdani's leadership.
- Mamdani, a vocal supporter of Palestinian independence, had previously vowed to seek Netanyahu's arrest in New York for alleged war crimes, though he later acknowledged the city lacks the legal authority to do so.
- Netanyahu denied accusations of genocide in Gaza, asserting that Israel prevented genocide and condemned Mamdani for falsely accusing Israel of such acts.
- Mamdani responded by calling Netanyahu's speech a repetition of baseless lies aimed at justifying alleged genocide, highlighting that Netanyahu is subject to an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for war crimes.
- Prior to Netanyahu's address, Mamdani shared a message promoting peace and solidarity with Palestinian families, symbolized by planting an olive tree at Gracie Mansion.
