Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, said Thursday that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani incites against the Jewish community in a 'sophisticated and dangerous' manner, and that the incitement will intensify ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to New York in September. The statement follows Netanyahu's remarks earlier today calling Mamdani an enemy of the Jewish people.
Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, escalated his public campaign against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday, accusing him of inciting against the Jewish community in a 'sophisticated and dangerous' manner. Danon said the incitement would intensify ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's expected visit to New York in September to address the UN General Assembly.
The statement comes just 47 minutes after Netanyahu himself called Mamdani 'an enemy of the Jewish people,' marking a coordinated diplomatic push by Israeli officials against the New York mayor. Danon's remarks continue a series of confrontations with Mamdani, whom he has previously accused of adopting Hamas narratives and endangering Jewish lives. In recent weeks, Danon has repeatedly attacked Mamdani both at the UN Security Council and in media interviews.
The September UN General Assembly session, which Netanyahu is expected to attend, has emerged as a flashpoint. Mamdani has previously stated he would use his authority as mayor to promote Netanyahu's arrest during the visit. Danon's warning that Mamdani's incitement will 'only intensify' suggests the Israeli diplomatic mission is bracing for further political friction.
No immediate response from Mamdani's office was reported.
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