# 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.
- Title: Jewish students protest outside Gracie Mansion ahead of…
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: jewish students, gracie mansion, mayor mamdani, netanyahu, un general assembly, protest, war crimes, mayor zohran mamdani, israeli prime minister, news, local, Jewish
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/jewish-students-protest-outside-gracie-mansion-ahead-netanyahus-address/19846141
- Published: 2026-09-18T08:50:00+00:00
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- Topics: jewish students, gracie mansion, mayor mamdani, netanyahu, un general assembly, protest, war crimes, mayor zohran mamdani, israeli prime minister, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Students protest Mayor Mamdani's remarks on Netanyahu's potential arrest for war crimes, with the mayor welcoming the gathering.