Netanyahu Brands NYC Mayor’s Arrest Call as Hate Speech

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s video urging the U.S. to arrest him for alleged war crimes “hate speech,” accusing Mamdani of fomenting division. Mamdani had suggested NYC explore arresting Netanyahu, a stance the mayor has linked to countering antisemitism in the city. The clash comes amid heightened tensions following antisemitic and hate-motivated incidents, with Netanyahu planning to attend the UN General Assembly in September and Mamdani emphasizing a broader effort to protect all New Yorkers.