Netanyahu Castigates Foes and Mayor of New York City
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also reserved some of his ire for the mayor of the city hosting him, Zohran Mamdani.
Netanyahu's address to the U.N. marks the first time he has visited New York since Mamdani became mayor.
The Israeli leader, increasingly isolated on the world stage, emphasized his relationship with the U.S. president during an otherwise confrontational speech.
Israel’s prime minister told New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has called for his arrest, “You can’t silence me.”
Hannah Einbinder is speaking out after being arrested earlier Thursday while protesting an appearance by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In a combative speech, the prime minister defended Israeli military action across the Middle East, and attacked Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York. Dozens of delegates walked out of the hall as he took the podium.
When Netanyahu walked to the rostrum, a mix of cheers, boos and mass walkouts erupted. Scores of delegates marched out and a majority of visible seats sat empty afterward. "Order in the hall, please," General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman said repeatedly.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the United Nations General Assembly, discussing Palestine, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, President Donald Trump and Iran.