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Netanyahu Defies NYC Mayor, Vows to Visit for UN Meetings

From Al-Masry Al-Youm · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defied New York City Mayor Eric Adams's welcome, vowing to visit the city for UN General Assembly meetings.
  • Adams had called Netanyahu a "war criminal" and stated he was not welcome in New York.
  • Netanyahu accused Adams of inciting hatred and division, asserting his intention to speak on behalf of Israel at the UN.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directly challenged New York City Mayor Eric Adams, declaring his intention to visit the city for the United Nations General Assembly meetings despite Adams's explicit statement that he is not welcome.

Mayor Adams had previously characterized the Israeli Prime Minister as a "war criminal" and publicly stated that Netanyahu would not be welcomed in New York. In response, Netanyahu accused Adams of inciting hatred, promoting division, and spreading fear among New Yorkers.

Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Netanyahu directly addressed the mayor's remarks. "He is inciting hatred. He is supposed to be the mayor for all New Yorkers," Netanyahu stated. He reaffirmed his commitment to attending the UN General Assembly and delivering a speech representing Israel on the international stage.

He is inciting hatred. He is supposed to be the mayor for all New Yorkers.

— Benjamin NetanyahuPrime Minister Netanyahu's response to New York City Mayor Eric Adams's remarks.
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Originally published by Al-Masry Al-Youm in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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