NYC Mayor Posts About Planting Olive Tree With Gazan Families Before Netanyahu's UN Speech

New York City Mayor Eric Adams posted a tweet featuring him planting an olive tree with Palestinian families from Gaza minutes before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was scheduled to deliver a speech at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Adams' tweet, which included a picture of people planting a sapling, stated, "Last night I planted an olive tree at 'Grace Estate' with Palestinian families from Gaza. I hope we will have a future of peace."

This action occurred despite Adams having previously threatened to arrest Netanyahu if he visited New York. Netanyahu was not arrested and proceeded with his UN address. During his speech, Netanyahu referenced the mayor, stating, "Since you took office, the Jews of New York are more fearful, they told me so."

Netanyahu's speech at the UN came after months of anticipation and threats regarding his potential arrest upon arrival in New York. The mayor's tweet, shared shortly before the prime minister's address, was seen as a deliberate statement.