The Aporia · Netanyahu tells New York mayor Mamdani that he will ‘expose the truth’ about him at UN

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Tuesday his intention to speak at the United Nations about exposing what he calls "the truth" regarding New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has accused Netanyahu of being a war criminal and an architect of genocide against Palestinians. This comes after Mamdani met with former U.S. President Donald Trump and publicly declared that Netanyahu should be arrested upon his visit to the UN General Assembly for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Netanyahu’s spokesperson indicated that Israel is collaborating with law enforcement agencies to ensure the prime minister's safety during his stay in New York.

Written by AI on 2026-09-23, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, addressed the UN General Assembly on September 26, 2026, despite facing significant criticism and protests from both within and outside the assembly hall. Netanyahu accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of supporting Hamas terrorists and called him a war criminal, threatening to expose Mamdani during his speech at the UN. Mamdani had previously vowed to arrest Netanyahu if he visited New York but later admitted that he lacked the authority to do so.

Netanyahu's appearance came amid growing international condemnation over alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Over 70 countries boycotted Netanyahu’s speech, staging a walkout during his address to highlight their disapproval. However, according to Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon, more than 100 delegations actually stayed in the room.

The incident underscores Netanyahu's political isolation as he faces an upcoming election in October 2026 and declining support for Israel among US voters. Polls indicate a loss of faith in Netanyahu domestically, with sixty percent of Americans now having an unfavorable view of Israel compared to forty-two percent in 2022. Meanwhile, Israeli forces continued controversial actions such as dropping "skunk water" on Palestinians in Gaza and demolishing homes in the West Bank.

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⚖️ Leans right Hedges 3 of 27 claims Outlet record 66/100

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Hedges 1 of 10 claims Outlet record 66/100

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Hedges 0 of 13 claims Outlet record 59/100

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“Article A describes Netanyahu's statements about exposing the truth about Mamdani and expanding peace agreements, while Article B focuses on Netanyahu addressing the UN General Assembly in a broader context of Israel's relationship with the international body.”

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that he was going to the United Nations to “fight for the truth about our heroic soldiers” and to “expose the truth” about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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Netanyahu tells New York mayor Mamdani that he will ‘expose the truth’ about him at UN · assertive framing

he → say → Mamdani

Netanyahu also said Jerusalem was working closely with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to expand the Abraham Accords. asserted

Jerusalem → say → Accords

“I believe we can achieve broader peace,” he said in a Hebrew-language clip posted to X. “ asserted

he → believe → X.

I think it could be even much more than people think.” uncertain

people → think → ?

Mamdani told CNN on Monday that he still believes Netanyahu should be arrested during his upcoming visit for the UN General Assembly. asserted

Netanyahu → tell → Assembly

The interview followed Mamdani’s meeting with Trump at Gracie Mansion, the mayor’s official residence. asserted

interview → follow → Mansion

Mamdani said the issue was discussed during the meeting. asserted

issue → say → meeting

“When it comes to Benjamin Netanyahu, I have described him as I believe him to be — a war criminal and an architect of a horrific genocide of the Palestinian people,” the mayor said. asserted

mayor → come → people

Mamdani cited the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in the Gaza Strip during the war against the Hamas terror group. asserted

Mamdani → cite → group

“I do believe that that is something that should be honoured,” he said. asserted

he → believe → ?

“If the International Criminal Court deems someone worthy of an arrest because of a violation of those laws, then who are we to say that anyone should be above that?” he added. asserted

he → deem → that

Mamdani has vowed for months to arrest Netanyahu if he came to New York, though he recently acknowledged lacking the authority to do so. asserted

he → vow → authority

Ofir Akunis, Israel’s consul general in New York, said on Monday that “after nearly 10 months of intimidation” by Mamdani, Netanyahu will “proudly stand at the General Assembly podium on behalf of the Jewish state.” asserted

Netanyahu → say → state

“Israel is working with the New York City Police Department and federal agencies to ensure the prime minister’s safety, as well as that of Israeli and Jewish New Yorkers,” Akunis wrote in a Wall Street Journal op-ed. asserted

Akunis → work → ed

Akunis in the piece thanked “the many New Yorkers standing with Israel and supporting democratic values.” asserted

Akunis → thank → values

Netanyahu tells New York mayor Mamdani that he will ‘expose the truth’ about him at UN

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