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Netanyahu Dismisses Arrest Pledge Amid Trump Meeting

7/9/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confidently brushed off mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's arrest pledge as "silly" during his visit to New York City. In a pivotal meeting with President Trump, he underscored the urgency of a two-state solution while tackling pressing regional security issues. Trump, in turn, slammed Mamdani as a "communist," hinting at his expected behavior.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confidently brushed off mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's arrest pledge as "silly" during his visit to New York City. In a pivotal meeting with President Trump, he underscored the urgency of a two-state solution while tackling pressing regional security issues. Trump, in turn, slammed Mamdani as a "communist," hinting at his expected behavior.