Reactions to Mayor Mamdani
The gist
Netanyahu berated Mayor Mamdani at the UN, and Mamdani called his speech baseless lies.
The clash tests how far a mayor can push on foreign policy.
How it unfolded
- 2024The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
- Jul 2026Mamdani conceded New York officials did not have the legal authority to arrest Netanyahu.
- Sep 23, 2026Ahead of his New York arrival, Netanyahu released a video attacking Mamdani and saying he would defend Israel's actions at the UN.