Netanyahu to Address UN Despite Mamdani Protest Call

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to New York later this month to address the United Nations General Assembly, despite New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's call for residents to protest his visit, Israel's ambassador to the U.N. said, according to the New York Post. Ambassador Danny Danon accused Mamdani of inciting unrest rather than preserving public order, saying, "Instead of uniting the city and maintaining public order and safety, Mamdani chooses to incite and promote chaos. He can protest as much as he wants." Danon added that Netanyahu will address the General Assembly as he does every year, declaring that "no protest and no provocation" will change his plans. The remarks underscore rising tensions between Israeli officials and Mamdani ahead of the high-profile UN gathering.