Herzog tells Mamdani Palestinian peace requires tolerating Israel
Israeli President Isaac Herzog warned against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s outspoken opposition to the Jewish state, arguing that such positioning is antithetical to creating peace in the Middle East.
TL;DR
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog criticized NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel stance.
- Herzog stated that Mamdani's rhetoric is antithetical to creating peace in the Middle East and can incite anti-Jewish hate.
- Mamdani has previously drawn controversy for his interpretations of phrases like 'globalize the intifada' and for his wife's social media posts.
- Herzog believes Mamdani's position undermines Israel's right to self-determination and jeopardizes peace for both Palestinians and Israelis.
- Herzog also questioned the International Criminal Court's prosecutor's motives for seeking an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.