US senator: ‘Lies about Mamdani don’t change fact Netanyahu is war criminal’
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A U.S. senator branded the Israeli prime minister a wanted war criminal in a fiery rebuke ahead of his UN visit.
United States Senator Chris Van Hollen strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a chronic liar ahead of his visit to the United Nations General Assembly. Hollen asserted that Netanyahu's accusations against New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani do not alter his status as a wanted war criminal. The exchange highlights deepening political friction surrounding the Israeli leader's diplomatic visit to the country.
- Senator Chris Van Hollen stated that Benjamin Netanyahu has blocked justice for American citizens killed under his watch.
- Benjamin Netanyahu publicly accused New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of supporting Hamas and inciting riots against Jewish residents.
- The diplomatic dispute escalated ahead of the Israeli prime minister's scheduled appearance at the United Nations General Assembly.
Why it matters
High-level diplomatic visits to the United Nations General Assembly frequently ignite political tensions and polarized public statements between foreign leaders and domestic U.S. lawmakers.
What outlets agree on
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen publicly criticized Benjamin Netanyahu and defended New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani in response to the Israeli leader's allegations.
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- Al JazeeraUS senator condemns Netanyahu as a ‘chronic liar’ ahead of UNGA visit6d ago · open ↗
- Middle East EyeUS senator: ‘Lies about Mamdani don’t change fact Netanyahu is war criminal’6d ago · open ↗
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