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Van Hollen calls Netanyahu a 'chronic liar' after his video attacking Mamdani

Democratic senator blasts Israeli PM as a 'wanted war criminal' ahead of Netanyahu's UN General Assembly address.

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What to know

  • Netanyahu released a video accusing NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani of supporting Hamas and inciting violence against Jews, days before his UNGA address.
  • Senator Chris Van Hollen called Netanyahu a 'chronic liar' and 'wanted war criminal,' citing the ICC arrest warrant issued in November 2024.
  • Van Hollen accused Netanyahu's government of denying accountability for Americans killed by settlers or Israeli forces in the West Bank.
  • Netanyahu says he will use his UN General Assembly speech to respond directly to Mamdani's criticism.

“Shame on you, Mr. Mamdani. Shame on you for supporting the Hamas terrorist monsters who butchered our people. Shame on you for inciting riots against New York Jews.”

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister · Middle East Eye ↗ · Sep 22

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Van Hollen calls Netanyahu a 'chronic liar' after his video attacking Mamdani
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    Al Jazeera broadcasts and amplifies Van Hollen's remarks

    Al Jazeera English aired a segment and shared clips quoting Van Hollen calling Netanyahu a lying war criminal ahead of his UNGA appearance, which was then reposted widely across social platforms.

    “Netanyahu lies and lies and lies.”
    — Chris Van Hollen
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    Anadolu Agency details Van Hollen's full remarks

    A fuller account of Van Hollen's comments circulated, including his reference to the ICC warrant and countries that bar Netanyahu's entry, and his statement that the US letting Netanyahu in 'doesn't erase his lies... and doesn't erase his war crimes.'

    “The first thing everybody should know is that Prime Minister Netanyahu is a chronic liar. He lies and lies and lies.”
    — Chris Van Hollen, US Senator (D-MD) · source
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    Van Hollen posts condemnation on X

    Van Hollen wrote on X that Netanyahu's 'lies' about Mamdani 'don't change the fact that Netanyahu is a wanted war criminal who has blocked justice for Americans killed on his watch,' adding Netanyahu was 'lucky he was even allowed into our country.'

    “Prime Minister Netanyahu's lies about @NYCMayor don't change the fact that Netanyahu is a wanted war criminal who has blocked justice for Americans killed on his watch.”
    — Chris Van Hollen
    1. 1 outlet US senator: ‘Lies about Mamdani don’t change fact Netanyahu is war criminal’

      first by Middle East Eye, 1d ago

  4. background

    Van Hollen calls Netanyahu a 'chronic liar' and war criminal — Senator Chris Van Hollen said Netanyahu 'lies and lies and lies,' called him a wanted war criminal over the ICC warrant, and accused his government of denying accountability for Americans killed in the West Bank.

  5. background

    Netanyahu releases video attacking Mamdani — Netanyahu accused NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani of supporting Hamas and inciting violence against Jewish New Yorkers, saying he would use his upcoming UN address to respond to Mamdani's criticism.

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  1. 2 outlets US senator condemns Netanyahu as a ‘chronic liar’ ahead of UNGA visit

    first by Mastodon, 9m ago · also Al Jazeera

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