In a bold move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to visit New York, despite a recent message from the New York City Council's Speaker, Mark Levine, stating that he was not welcome in the city. The development comes amidst rising tensions between Israel and the US, with some city officials and lawmakers calling for a boycott of the Israeli leader due to his government's policies in the region. Netanyahu's decision to push forward with his trip suggests a willingness to defy those calls and assert his presence on the global stage. The visit is set to take place at a time of heightened scrutiny for the Israeli leader, with many watching to see how he will navigate the complex web of relationships with world leaders and local officials.
“First of all, I'm going to New York,” Netanyahu said in defiance of Mamdani's message that the Isreali leader wasn't welcome in the Big Apple.
