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Netanyahu Accuses Mamdani of Antisemitism at UN

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC · How we work

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Demand for ICC Arrest

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly in New York on September 24, 2026, accusing Mayor Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism.
The feud highlights Netanyahu’s political isolation and Mamdani’s long-standing Palestinian-rights advocacy.
Mamdani, a longtime pro-Palestinian activist, has called for Netanyahu’s arrest under an ICC war-crimes warrant.
Analysts say the UN speech is a campaign rally for Netanyahu amid domestic isolation before the October election.

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Mayor Revokes IHRA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 24, 2026, accusing Mayor Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism.
U.S. President Donald Trump met Mayor Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, calling the mayor’s potential “great” despite Netanyahu’s accusations.
Governor Kathy Hochul said Netanyahu’s claims were false and affirmed Mamdani does not support Hamas.
Mayor Mamdani revoked the IHRA antisemitism definition and boycott-Israel order, declaring zero tolerance for antisemitism.

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Netanyahu Denies Genocide

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 24, 2026, accusing Mayor Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism.
Delegates walked out of the UN session as Netanyahu began his speech.
Police arrested protesters outside the UN, including actors Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon.
Netanyahu denied Israel committed genocide, saying the state prevented it.
Mamdani warned Netanyahu remains subject to an ICC arrest warrant for war crimes.

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Historical Context

United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3379, adopted in 1972, equated Zionism with racism, prompting Israel’s withdrawal from the UN. It passed with 72 votes, backed by the Soviet Union, Arab nations, and the Non-Aligned Movement, while the United States and Israel opposed it. Similarly, in September 2026, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the UN, echoing historic antisemitism accusations and ICC arrest demands. The 1972 episode taught that politicized UN debates can isolate Israel and spur legislative reversals, foreshadowing today’s intensified diplomatic battles and potential policy shifts.

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Demand for ICC Arrest

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly in New York on September 24, 2026, accusing Mayor Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism.
The feud highlights Netanyahu’s political isolation and Mamdani’s long-standing Palestinian-rights advocacy.
Mamdani, a longtime pro-Palestinian activist, has called for Netanyahu’s arrest under an ICC war-crimes warrant.
Analysts say the UN speech is a campaign rally for Netanyahu amid domestic isolation before the October election.

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