Netanyahu attacks Mamdani for stance on Israel: ‘It’s absurd’
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for opposing support of Israel, citing Mamdani’s comment that Israel favors Jewish citizens over others. Netanyahu responded by highlighting that Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East and that 20% of its population is Muslim.Key Facts
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke against NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s position on Israel.
- Mamdani said he could not support Israel because it privileges Jewish citizens over other religious groups.
- Netanyahu called this view “absurd.”
- Netanyahu stated Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East.
- He pointed out that 20% of Israeli citizens are Muslims.
- The disagreement occurred publicly on Tuesday.
- Mamdani is a Democrat and the mayor of New York City.
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