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Progressive Jewish groups protest Netanyahu at UNGA in New York

Liberal and left-wing Jewish organizations demonstrated against the Israeli PM's arrival for his U.N. address, with dozens arrested.

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What to know

  • Progressive Jewish groups organized coordinated demonstrations against Netanyahu during his U.N. General Assembly visit, with participants ranging from liberal Zionists to anti-Zionist organizations.
  • Dozens of activists were arrested at Jewish Voice for Peace's rally, which drew prominent Democratic congressional candidates and entertainers.
  • Mayor Zohran Mamdani continued his public opposition to Netanyahu despite lacking legal authority to arrest him, calling him a war criminal; Netanyahu attacked Mamdani during his U.N. speech.
  • Organizers characterized the protests as evidence of a major shift in American sentiment, particularly among younger progressives and Jewish Americans, regarding U.S. support for Israel.

“happy to see the mayor from his pulpit doing precisely what he should do to try to end the complicity of New York City and Israel's war crimes.”

Stefanie Fox, Executive director, Jewish Voice for Peace · Jewish Telegraphic Agency ↗ · Sep 23

Benjamin NetanyahuBenjamin Netanyahu Israeli Prime MinisterZohran MamdaniZohran Mamdani New York MayorMargo Hughes-Robinson Executive director, New York Jewish AgendaJill Jacobs CEO, T'ruahStefanie Fox Executive director, Jewish Voice for Peace

Progressive Jewish groups protest Netanyahu at UNGA in New York
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    Netanyahu attacks Mayor Mamdani during U.N. speech

    During his U.N. General Assembly address, Netanyahu used time to attack New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calling him 'the antisemitic mayor of New York' in response to Mamdani's public opposition to his visit.

    “We are gathered here as American Jews, Israelis, New Yorkers, to say: You are not welcome here.”
    — Margo Hughes-Robinson, Executive director, New York Jewish Agenda · source
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      Orthodox Jewish community members join protest against Netanyahu in NYC.

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    Jewish Voice for Peace demonstration draws arrests and prominent participants — The anti-Zionist group Jewish Voice for Peace held a separate rally where dozens of activists were arrested for blocking the intersection of 39th Street and First Avenue. Congressional nominees Melat Kiros, Adam Hamawy, and Chris Rabb appeared alongside entertainers Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder, and Caleb Hearon.

  3. background

    Progressive Jewish groups stage coordinated protests at U.N. headquarters — An array of liberal Zionist to anti-Zionist Jewish groups held demonstrations at Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza near the U.N., organized by groups including New York Jewish Agenda, T'ruah, J Street, New Jewish Narrative, and others. Democratic congressional candidates Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier participated in separate rallies.

  4. background

    Mayor Mamdani plants olive tree, calls Netanyahu war criminal in public counter to UNGA speech — New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who had campaigned on arresting Netanyahu but acknowledged lacking legal authority, posted a video of himself planting an olive tree outside Gracie Mansion with Gazan families on the evening of Netanyahu's speech. Mamdani continued calling Netanyahu a war criminal and architect of Palestinian genocide.

  5. background

    Netanyahu arrives in New York for U.N. General Assembly address — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in New York City for his address to the U.N. General Assembly, prompting immediate demonstrations from liberal and left-wing Jewish groups in Manhattan.

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    first by Jerusalem Post, 4d ago · also Jewish Telegraphic Agency