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Jewish students protest outside Gracie Mansion ahead of Netanyahu UN speech
Hundreds of Jewish students gather outside New York's Gracie Mansion to oppose Mayor Mamdani's comments about Netanyahu ahead of his UN address.
In brief
Hundreds of Jewish students gather outside New York's Gracie Mansion to oppose Mayor Mamdani's comments about Netanyahu ahead of his UN address. Students protest Mayor Mamdani's remarks on Netanyahu's potential arrest for war crimes, with the mayor welcoming the gathering. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Students rally against mayor
Hundreds of Jewish students and community leaders gathered outside Gracie Mansion Friday morning to protest Mayor Zohran Mamdani's comments about Netanyahu.
“I welcome them. They can have a vigil, or I heard some describe it even as a protest. Whatever it is intended to be, they have the room and space to do so outside of Gracie Mansion.”
Mayor welcomes protest
Mayor Mamdani said he welcomes the Jewish students gathering outside his residence and allows them space for a vigil or protest.
Netanyahu's UN speech coming
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to speak at the United Nations General Assembly next week in New York.
Mayor's war crimes comment
Mayor Mamdani explored whether he had authority to arrest Netanyahu for war crimes but concluded he did not.
Ambassador criticizes mayor
Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon criticized Mayor Mamdani for inciting protests against Netanyahu.
The key point
Students protest Mayor Mamdani's remarks on Netanyahu's potential arrest for war crimes, with the mayor welcoming the gathering.
