Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked controversy with a scathing attack on New York Mayor Eric Adams, accusing him of "fomenting hate" ahead of a scheduled United Nations General Assembly meeting. The unexpected rebuke has raised eyebrows in diplomatic circles, where leaders typically engage in diplomatic niceties rather than personal attacks. Netanyahu's comments come as tensions between Israel and the US have been escalating over the country's expanding settlement activities in the West Bank, a move that has been met with growing international criticism. With the US set to take a more active role in the Middle East peace process, the exchange between Netanyahu and Adams is likely to have significant implications for the region's delicate dynamics.
Netanyahu claims New York mayor ‘fomenting hate’ ahead of expected UN trip South China Morning Post
