Israeli Prime Minister Accuses NYC Mayor of Supporting Hamas Ahead of UN Visit

Baltimore, MD, September 22, 2026 —

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of supporting Hamas. The accusation was made ahead of Mayor Mamdani’s planned visit to the United Nations General Assembly, which is scheduled to convene in New York City.

The specific nature of the alleged support for Hamas was not detailed in the public statement by Prime Minister Netanyahu. Likewise, the exact timing of the Prime Minister’s accusation relative to Mayor Mamdani’s departure or arrival for the UN General Assembly was not specified. The context provided indicates the accusation was made prior to the Mayor’s participation in the United Nations event.

Mayor Mamdani’s office has not issued a statement regarding Prime Minister Netanyahu’s accusation at this time. The purpose of Mayor Mamdani’s visit to the United Nations General Assembly was also not elaborated upon in the provided information.

The United Nations General Assembly is a principal deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the UN, bringing together all 193 Member States of the United Nations to discuss a wide range of international issues discussed in accordance with the mandate and function of the General Assembly. Visits by city mayors to such international forums can be for a variety of reasons, including diplomatic engagements, discussions on urban policy, or advocating for specific city-level initiatives.

This public statement by the Israeli Prime Minister marks a notable intersection between international diplomacy and local U.S. politics, particularly concerning geopolitical issues. Further details regarding the exchange or any response from Mayor Mamdani’s administration are pending.

Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Mancini on thehill.com, see more information here.

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