Netanyahu faces backlash after attacking NYC Mayor Mamdani
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- The video of 'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdanu sparked intense criticism online and accusing Netanyahu of spreading falsehoods ahead of his UN speech.
- Netanyahu's video follows Mayor Mamdani's previous calls for the US to enforce ICC arrest warrants, leading the 'Israeli' leader to alter his flight plans and schedule a brief, high-security visit to New York.
'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked widespread online criticism following a video statement directed at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani just hours before traveling to the United Nations General Assembly.
In the video shared on social media platform X, Netanyahu directly targeted the newly elected New York Mayor, accusing him of sympathizing with Hamas and fueling local unrest.
"Shame on you, Mr. Mamdani," Netanyahu said in the address. "Shame on you for supporting the Hamas terrorist monsters who butchered our people. Shame on you for inciting riots against New York Jews. I am coming to the UN... and I'm going to tell the truth about you."
The video quickly drew sharp pushback across social media platforms, where users and political commentators criticized Netanyahu's accusations against the New York mayor.
Online responses highlighted ongoing international legal actions, with users posting images of mock International Criminal Court (ICC) "Wanted" posters labeling Netanyahu a suspect for crimes against humanity.
— Vicenç (@Vicbcn67) September 22, 2026
The prospect of Netanyahu taking the podium at the UN General Assembly has drawn backlash from critics, human rights advocates, and local officials, who view his presence as a profound institutional failure.
The UN allowing a war criminal terrorist to speak is abhorrent.
— Gopic™ (@Gopic) September 22, 2026
The public also spat marks a sharp escalation in tensions between the ‘Israeli’ government and New York City leadership ahead of the UN summit.
>Mamdani does nothing
— Grim Reaper (@Civil74Reaper) September 22, 2026
>Netanyahu cries
It will be the cringiest speech in the history of the UN ever. https://t.co/uZgsncOrDq
Mayor Mamdani had previously called on federal authorities to enforce ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu, though later acknowledging that municipal law enforcement lacks jurisdiction over foreign heads of state.
Amid concerns over potential protests and security arrangements, Netanyahu's team dramatically shortened his UN itinerary, opting to land in New Jersey and remain in New York for only a few hours to deliver his address to the assembly.
