Netanyahu and Mamdani Exchange Sharp Words Before UN Meeting

In September 2026, ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani exchanged critical statements. Mamdani called Netanyahu a "genocide architect," while Netanyahu responded with "Shame on you" and accused Mamdani of supporting Hamas. Netanyahu also said in a video message that he would tell the truth about Mamdani at the UN.

The exchange occurred after Mamdani had a cordial meeting with President Donald Trump. The UN General Assembly is also expected to include attendance by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, with hints of revived talks between Iran and the US.