Israeli PM and NY Gov. Clash Over Mamdani's Safety Claims

WHO:

CBS News - Netanyahu stated, "shame on you" to Mamdani during his address to the U.N.

NY Post - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, of making the city unsafe for Jews.

Gothamist - New York Governor Kathy Hochul responded to Netanyahu's comments regarding Mayor Mamdani.

WHAT:

CBS News - Netanyahu's address to the U.N. marked his first visit to New York since Mamdani became mayor.

NY Post - Netanyahu stated that many Jews in New York no longer feel safe since Mamdani's election, claiming, "They talk to me."

Gothamist - Hochul claimed that Netanyahu was "not telling the truth" about Mamdani.

WHERE:

NY Post - The comments were made in the context of New York City.

WHY:

NY Post - Hochul accused Netanyahu of smearing Mamdani by claiming he supports Hamas and incites violence against Jewish New Yorkers.

NY Post - Netanyahu's remarks suggest a concern for the safety of Jewish residents in New York City since Mamdani's election.

HOW:

Gothamist - Hochul made her comments during an interview with WNYC senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin on the new WNYC pop-up politics show, "Who's Running This Place?"

(UPDATED September 24, 2026 20:59 UTC)

In a heated address to the U.N., Netanyahu expressed his disapproval of Mayor Mamdani, stating, "shame on you." This marked Netanyahu's first visit to New York since Mamdani took office as mayor. Governor Hochul has since accused Netanyahu of smearing Mamdani by alleging that he supports Hamas and incites violence against Jewish New Yorkers.

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(UPDATED September 24, 2026 20:00 UTC)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of making the city unsafe for Jews, stating that many residents no longer feel secure since Mamdani's election. In response, New York Governor Kathy Hochul asserted during an interview that Netanyahu was "not telling the truth" about Mamdani's impact on safety. Hochul's comments were made on the new WNYC pop-up politics show, "Who's Running This Place?"