Israel’s UN Ambassador Lashes Out at Mamdani Over Netanyahu Arrest Threats
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon told the UN General Assembly that the threat to arrest Netanyahu is empty.
On July 20, 2026, Israel's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Danny Danon, criticized Mamdani during a session of the UN General Assembly over threats to issue an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Danon declared the threats “empty.”
The ambassador emphasized that Israel rejects such efforts and that they will not affect the country's sovereignty. He argued that UN bodies should not interfere in internal political matters. Danon’s remarks came in response to earlier statements by Mamdani calling on international institutions to take action against Netanyahu.
This incident occurs amid growing international scrutiny of Israel’s actions, and UN sessions serve as a platform for diplomatic statements. Danon’s comments underscore Israel’s firm stance against any attempts to restrict its leaders.
