Israeli UN Envoy Slams NYC Mayor, Warns Iran Leadership

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon responded sharply to New York City Mayor Eric Adams's stated intention to seek the arrest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his upcoming visit. In an interview with Fox News, Danon asserted that if anyone should be arrested, it is Adams himself, calling the mayor's actions "very dangerous and irresponsible." Danon criticized Adams for inciting against the Israeli prime minister instead of focusing on the security of New York residents and the numerous world leaders present in the city. Danon also accused Adams of supporting Hamas and sending city council representatives to meet with an Iranian representative, calling it "a disgrace."

Netanyahu is scheduled to arrive in New York on Thursday to address the UN General Assembly. Danon stated that the mayor's only recourse will be to listen to Netanyahu's speech. Fox News host John Roberts noted that Adams lacks the authority to arrest the prime minister directly, but the mayor has urged federal authorities to do so, citing potential International Criminal Court warrants. Roberts humorously suggested neither man would be arrested.

Netanyahu himself had previously criticized Adams in a social media post, accusing him of supporting Hamas terrorists and inciting unrest against New York's Jewish population. Adams has repeatedly labeled Netanyahu a "war criminal" and stated his administration was exploring legal avenues for an arrest, despite his limited authority.

In the same Fox News interview, Danon issued a direct warning to Iran's leadership, stating that Israel knows their locations, activities, and communications. He implied that Iran's leaders value their lives and would face swift Israeli retaliation if they attacked Israel, suggesting Israel possesses intelligence on their whereabouts and considers them potential targets.