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

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu forcefully rejected accusations from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who labeled the Israeli leader a war criminal. Netanyahu stated on Fox News that Mamdani is "fomenting hate" and attempting to divide New Yorkers. Mamdani had suggested that federal authorities should arrest Netanyahu if he visits the city for the United Nations General Assembly in September.

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He’s supposed to be the mayor of all New Yorkers, Jews, Christians, Muslims, everyone. But he’s trying to turn one group against the other.

Netanyahu affirmed his intention to attend the UN gathering, asserting he would be there "to come and speak the truth, speak for Israel and the Israeli-American alliance." He criticized Mamdani's stance, suggesting the mayor should represent all New Yorkers rather than targeting one group. Netanyahu also accused Mamdani of supporting Hamas.

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He’s supporting the Hamas murderers.

The prime minister also dismissed the International Criminal Court’s war crimes charges against him as "bogus." He referenced recent allegations against the ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, suggesting the indictment was an attempt to divert attention from Khan's own professional issues. Netanyahu claimed Khan lost his job due to widespread international recognition that his actions were illegitimate.

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to come and speak the truth, speak for Israel and the Israeli-American alliance from the podium of the United Nations.

Netanyahu expressed concern over the potential erosion of bipartisan support for Israel in the United States. He noted a growing divide within the Democratic party, with progressive and far-left factions becoming increasingly critical of Israel. He also warned about the rise of antisemitism in the US and other Western nations.

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