Netanyahu Condemns New York Mayor Medani's Threat to Arrest Him During UN Visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave an interview to an American radio station addressing several pressing Middle Eastern issues, including Turkey's demand for F-35 fighter jets from the Trump administration. Netanyahu emphasized Israel's central role in preventing the collapse of the region into the hands of Islamic terrorist groups, stating that Israel is the only country holding the Middle East together and stopping radical Islamists from taking over the Arabian Peninsula, Jordan, and Egypt.

Reflecting on Israel's situation after the events of October 7, Netanyahu described the country's recovery as "the greatest comeback in history." He also strongly opposed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's efforts to pressure the U.S. into approving the sale of advanced fighter jets to Turkey, asserting that Erdogan should not receive any weapons because he is creating his own problems.

Netanyahu sharply criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who threatened to arrest him during his upcoming visit to the United Nations General Assembly. Netanyahu accused Mamdani of collaborating closely with hostile elements and claimed that Mamdani either fails to recognize or does not care that those who hate Jews and Israel ultimately hate America as well. He further suggested that Mamdani secretly harbors animosity toward the United States.