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Netanyahu Defies NYC Mayor, Plans UN Visit Amid ICC Warrant Dispute
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Netanyahu Defies NYC Mayor, Plans UN Visit Amid ICC Warrant Dispute

From Hespress · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, defying a potential clash with Mayor Eric Adams over an ICC arrest warrant.
  • Adams had previously called Netanyahu a "war criminal" and stated he was not welcome in New York, but later clarified he lacked the legal authority to enforce the warrant.
  • Netanyahu criticized Adams for promoting "false accusations" and inciting division, asserting his intention to speak at the UN on behalf of Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared his intention to travel to New York for the UN General Assembly, regardless of a confrontation with Mayor Eric Adams. This defiance comes amid a dispute over a potential International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for the prime minister.

I intend to attend and tell the truth, and speak on behalf of Israel and the Israeli-American alliance from the United Nations platform.

— Benjamin NetanyahuIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated his plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York.

Netanyahu stated on Fox News, "I intend to attend and tell the truth, and speak on behalf of Israel and the Israeli-American alliance from the United Nations platform." He criticized Adams for promoting "false accusations" that divide New Yorkers and "incite hatred."

Mayor Adams is promoting false accusations, dividing New Yorkers and inciting hatred.

— Benjamin NetanyahuNetanyahu criticized New York City Mayor Eric Adams's remarks.

Mayor Adams had previously retracted his pledge to enforce the ICC warrant, admitting he lacked the legal power to do so. In a video, Adams had labeled Netanyahu a "war criminal" responsible for "horrific genocide against the Palestinian people" and declared him unwelcome in New York City.

I lack the legal authority.

— Eric AdamsNew York City Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged his lack of legal power to enforce an ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu.

Adams's stance shifted after President Donald Trump posted on social media that Netanyahu would not be arrested in the United States, irrespective of ICC proceedings. Netanyahu's planned attendance at the UN signifies his determination to address the international body despite the controversy.

war criminal responsible for horrific genocide against the Palestinian people and not welcome in New York City.

— Eric AdamsMayor Adams had previously described Netanyahu in a video.
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Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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