Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at United Nations headquarters in New York Thursday evening. Asked by reporters about arriving at what some call the 'house of lies,' Netanyahu replied it is 'a good opportunity to reveal the truth.' The arrival follows a threat by New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to arrest Netanyahu over an ICC warrant.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at United Nations headquarters in New York shortly before 20:38 Jerusalem time on Thursday, accompanied by his wife Sara. New footage shows the couple entering the complex under heavy security and shaking hands with UN police officers.
As Netanyahu entered, a reporter asked: 'How is it to arrive at the house of lies?' Netanyahu replied without hesitation: 'It's a good opportunity to reveal the truth.'
The arrival follows a threat by New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, who said Netanyahu would be arrested if he 'set foot in New York,' citing the International Criminal Court warrant against the prime minister. Mamdani had stated 'Netanyahu is not welcome in NY.'
This marks the latest development in Netanyahu's UN visit. As The Zioneer reported at 20:15, Netanyahu had confirmed his arrival and announced he would deliver a combative address at 21:00 Jerusalem time.
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