Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News Monday that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is a supporter of terrorism, citing Hamas's October 7 atrocities against Israelis. Netanyahu said Mamdani backs the perpetrators of the attacks, which included rape, beheadings, and hostage-taking.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu escalated his public criticism of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday, telling Fox News that Mamdani is a supporter of terrorism. Netanyahu specifically cited the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, describing the atrocities and stating that Mamdani supports those who perpetrated them.
The statement is the latest in a series of exchanges between the two leaders. Netanyahu has previously accused Mamdani of fueling hatred against Jews, comparing him to former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. Mamdani, for his part, has called Netanyahu a 'war criminal' and explored legal avenues to secure his arrest during visits to the United Nations. The Zioneer has reported on these prior exchanges throughout July.
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