New York City Mayor Criticizes Netanyahu's UN Speech, Cites ICC Warrant
Zohran Mamdani said the Israeli prime minister's address repeated 'baseless lies' and pointed to the ICC arrest warrant against him.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the United Nations, saying Netanyahu "used his speech to repeat baseless lies meant to sanitize his genocide of Palestinians," according to Anadolu Agency. Mamdani also cited the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against Netanyahu.
The comments add Mamdani to the list of political figures who have publicly responded to Netanyahu's UN address, which came amid heightened international scrutiny of Israel's conduct in its conflict with Palestinians.
A Pointed Response From City Hall
Mamdani's remarks reflect a direct and sharply worded rejection of Netanyahu's characterization of Israel's actions, using language that labels the conduct described as genocide, a term that remains legally and politically contested among other governments and institutions. His reference to the ICC arrest warrant points to the ongoing international legal proceedings against the Israeli leader.
Anadolu Agency's report did not include a response from Netanyahu's office to Mamdani's specific comments. The exchange underscores the degree to which reactions to the UN speech have extended beyond national governments to local political figures as well.
Sources
- New York City mayor slams 'lies' in Netanyahu's UN speech, cites ICC warrant for his arrest — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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