Netanyahu and NYC Mayor Mamdani Clash Over Israel-Gaza Remarks

In late July 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani became embroiled in a public dispute. Mamdani, who has called Netanyahu a war criminal and suggested he should be arrested, drew sharp criticism from Netanyahu, who accused the mayor of 'fomenting hate' and making Jews feel 'unsafe' in the city. Netanyahu also said he would still visit New York despite the remarks. The clash followed a series of stabbing attacks in the city, which prompted hundreds of people to rally in condemnation of Mamdani.