Israeli Envoy Says Netanyahu Will Attend UN Despite Demands for Arrest

In July, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on U.S. authorities to enforce an ICC arrest warrant against the Israeli leader.

Israeli Envoy Says Netanyahu Will Attend UN Despite Demands for Arrest

TL;DR

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the U.N. General Assembly for 24 hours later this month.
  • New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had called for Netanyahu's arrest.
  • Netanyahu is set to arrive on September 23rd, speak on September 24th, and depart the same night.
  • The Israeli U.N. Ambassador emphasized the necessity of Netanyahu's attendance.