Netanyahu is using Mamdani as a foil in his re-election campaign
The Israeli prime minister’s remarks at the UN weren’t just motivated by personal animosity
TL;DR
- Benjamin Netanyahu's UN speech heavily criticized NYC Mayor Eric Adams, accusing him of promoting antisemitism and supporting Hamas.
- Netanyahu's attacks on Adams are seen as a political strategy to boost his own re-election campaign by creating a common enemy for Israeli voters.
- Adams has previously pledged to execute an international criminal court warrant against Netanyahu for alleged war crimes.
- Netanyahu has a history of demonizing opponents and focusing on external enemies to consolidate power and avoid elections.
- The Likud party has actively campaigned against Adams, portraying him as an enemy alongside leaders from Iran and Turkey.