By 5 Towns Central Staff

NEW YORK, N.Y. (July 29, 2026) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed plans to travel to New York City this fall to address the United Nations General Assembly, firmly rejecting calls from Mayor Mamdani regarding potential law enforcement actions.

BREAKING: Netanyahu confirms he's going to New York City.

“First of all I’m going to New York… I'm going to speak the truth in front of this hate-spewing elected official."

Israeli PM Netanyahu's attendance at the U.N. General Assembly in September was in question after NYC… pic.twitter.com/h7qYZaMaLP

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After all the rhetoric to his base, Mamdani acknowledged in recent briefings that local law enforcement lacks independent jurisdiction to carry out such actions, directing requests instead to federal agencies. In response, the Israeli prime minister issued strong public commentary characterizing the statements from local leadership as divisive and harmful to civic cohesion across the city.

Netanyahu defended the necessity of his upcoming appearance on the international stage, emphasizing his intention to address global leaders and present official positions directly from the rostrum. He voiced growing concern over public rhetoric that targets specific communities or fuels domestic divisions, pointing out that municipal leaders hold a fundamental responsibility to represent all residents impartially.

Security agencies and federal authorities continue preparations to ensure full operational security and logistics throughout the duration of the assembly.