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Mamdani makes eyebrow-raising claim about Netanyahu protests ahead of NYC visit

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani denied on Wednesday that he had encouraged protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, stating instead that residents have a right to protest but that he himself does not plan to attend any demonstrations. Less than two months ago, Mamdani had affirmed that New Yorkers could protest Netanyahu and reserved his own participation in such actions. The mayor has previously criticized Israel’s conduct in Gaza and called Netanyahu a "war criminal," drawing controversy over his support for pro-Palestinian causes and his decision not to participate in the annual Israel Day Parade earlier this year.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated on Wednesday that he does not plan to attend protests during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming visit for the United Nations General Assembly in New York. This comes after Mamdani previously said in July that New Yorkers had the right to protest Netanyahu's visit, calling protests "one of the bedrocks" of their city. Mamdani denied encouraging people to protest, instead asserting that he has always informed them they have the right to do so under city law. The mayor and Netanyahu have been at odds since July when Mamdani expressed interest in reviewing applicable laws to potentially execute an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Netanyahu.

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The Democratic socialist mayor said in July that New Yorkers had the right to protest Netanyahu’s visit, calling protest "one of the bedrocks of our city." "It is something that has been a part of what makes our city so special, that New Yorkers can express themselves whether they are in support or in opposition no matter on whatever topic," he said during the press conference on July 22.

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🔮 New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday he does not plan to attend protests during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, while denying that he has ever encouraged New Yorkers to protest the Israeli leader.

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Mamdani makes eyebrow-raising claim about Netanyahu protests ahead of NYC visit · assertive framing

Claims (12 extracted, 2 hedged)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday he does not plan to attend protests during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, while denying that he has ever encouraged New Yorkers to protest the Israeli leader. asserted

he → say → leader

The comments come less than two months after Mamdani said New Yorkers had the right to protest Netanyahu’s visit and that he would leave the decision to them. asserted

he → come → them

"I do not have any plans to attend any protest at the UNGA," Mamdani said on Wednesday. asserted

Mamdani → have → Wednesday

"To New Yorkers I have never encouraged them to protest. asserted

I → encourage → them

What I have always told them is that they have the right to do so in this city." asserted

they → tell → city

Mamdani and Netanyahu have clashed over the Israeli leader’s expected New York visit since July, when Mamdani said he had asked his administration to review applicable law to determine whether the city could execute an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Netanyahu. uncertain

city → clash → Netanyahu

he → say → July

"And I’ve always said that when we respect our Constitution, we also respect our First Amendment. asserted

we → say → Amendment

And here in New York City it will always be a place where you can exercise that," the Mayor added. asserted

Mayor → exercise → that

Mamdani has repeatedly criticized Israel’s conduct in Gaza and accused the country of committing genocide, while voicing support for pro-Palestinian causes. asserted

Mamdani → criticize → causes

He also skipped New York City’s annual Israel Day Parade on May 31, becoming the first mayor in decades to miss the event. uncertain

He → skip → event

Mamdani previously called Netanyahu a "war criminal" and "architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people." Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani's office for comment. asserted

Digital → call → comment