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Netanyahu uses UN speech to blast NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani: ‘You can’t silence me’

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The Independent · collected 2026-09-24 · by Anthony Izaguirre

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, where he criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for endangering Jewish residents through his criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza. Netanyahu accused Mamdani of spreading lies and called him "the antisemitic mayor of New York," referencing Mamdani’s threat to have Netanyahu detained during a potential visit to the city. This confrontation highlights growing tensions between Netanyahu and Mamdani, who has been vocal about calling Netanyahu a war criminal responsible for harming Palestinian people.
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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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Narrative

The dispute represents the latest clash between Netanyahu and New York City's first Muslim mayor, who has long remained a vocal critic of Israel's military campaign in Gaza and has called Netanyahu a "war criminal" who is "the architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people."
framing: assertive · carried by 2 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-24
🔮 Addressing the United Nations on Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani of endangering Jewish New Yorkers through his criticism of Israeli military actions in Gaza, claiming the official has spread lies about Israel.
2026-09-24 · The Independent
Netanyahu uses UN speech to blast NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani: ‘You can’t silence me’ · assertive framing
2026-09-25 · The Independent
Netanyahu uses UN speech to blast NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani: ‘You can’t silence me’ · assertive framing

Claims (13 extracted, 0 hedged)

Addressing the United Nations on Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani of endangering Jewish New Yorkers through his criticism of Israeli military actions in Gaza, claiming the official has spread lies about Israel. asserted
official → address → Israel
Calling Mamdani "the antisemitic mayor of New York," Netanyahu used part of his speech to the United Nations General Assembly to criticize the city leader who had threatened to have him detained if he visited the city. asserted
he → call → city
"Mr. Mamdani, since you were elected mayor of this city, many Jews no longer feel safe in New York. asserted
Jews → elect → York
They talk to me, they tell me ‘this isn’t the city we remember, it changed so quickly,’" Netanyahu said. asserted
Netanyahu → talk → me
The dispute represents the latest clash between Netanyahu and New York City's first Muslim mayor, who has long remained a vocal critic of Israel's military campaign in Gaza and has called Netanyahu a "war criminal" who is "the architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people." asserted
who → represent → people
The mayor met with U.S. President Donald Trump this week in New York. asserted
mayor → meet → York
Netanyahu, in his Thursday speech, praised the president for his support of Israel. asserted
Netanyahu → praise → Israel
Mamdani’s office did not immediately comment on Netanyahu’s speech. asserted
office → comment → speech
During his mayoral campaign last year, Mamdani stated he would order New York police to execute an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Netanyahu, though he has more recently acknowledged the city lacks legal authority to detain him. asserted
city → state → him
The mayor has subsequently urged the federal government to arrest Netanyahu, although U.S. President Donald Trump has ensured the prime minister will not be arrested. asserted
minister → urge → Netanyahu
"Mr. Mamdani, you tried to stop me from coming here. asserted
you → try → me
You tried to silence me. asserted
You → try → me
Well, you can’t silence me and you can’t silence the truth," Netanyahu said in his speech. asserted
Netanyahu → silence → speech
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