Netanyahu Slams New York Mayor Adams Over Hamas Support
New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched a sharp attack against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him a "war criminal and architect of horrific genocide" in an interview with CNN. Adams, known for his strong anti-Israel stances, made these remarks ahead of the opening of the UN General Assembly.
Adams acknowledged that while he wished to act against Netanyahu, he lacked the legal authority to detain an Israeli leader on U.S. soil. Prime Minister Netanyahu responded forcefully via a video posted on X (formerly Twitter). Addressing Adams directly in English, Netanyahu stated, "Shame on you, Mayor Adams, shame on your support for the monsters of Hamas who slaughtered our people, shame on your incitement to riots against the Jews of New York."
Netanyahu declared his intention to attend the UN, asserting, "I am coming to the UN, I am going to tell the truth about our heroic soldiers and I am going to tell the truth about you." The confrontation is expected to continue during the official 2026 UN General Assembly general debate, scheduled for later today at UN headquarters in New York, with Netanyahu arriving tomorrow.
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