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Netanyahu Vows to Confront Mayor Mamdani in UN General Assembly Address

The Israeli prime minister is using his U.N. speech to defend Israel’s actions and directly rebut New York’s mayor, a move that could intensify protests and diplomatic tensions in the city.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a toast-raising event hosted by his Likud party, in Tel Aviv, Israel, September 17, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo
As in past years when Netanyahu has addressed the UN General Assembly, he faces protest from delegations leaving the meeting in opposition to his policies
Pro-Palestinian protesters march through Manhattan near the United Nations as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations (UN) General Assembly during the annual event on September 26, 2025, in New York.
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Overview

  • Tuesday, Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video saying he will use his U.N. General Assembly speech on Thursday to defend Israeli military action and to “tell the truth” about Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
  • Mamdani doubled down on calls this week for the International Criminal Court’s 2024 arrest warrant for Netanyahu to be honored, while acknowledging the New York mayor lacks legal authority to effect an arrest.
  • City officials and the NYPD have increased planning and security for UN week because the exchange between the two leaders is expected to draw demonstrations near the U.N.
  • The dispute centers on international justice: the ICC issued warrants in 2024 alleging war crimes, but Israel and the United States are not parties to the Rome Statute and dispute the court’s jurisdiction.
  • Both men are using the clash for political messaging, and Jewish community leaders and city officials have warned that heated rhetoric could fuel antisemitic incidents and public‑safety risks.