--- title: "Netanyahu to visit UN amid New York mayor's arrest call" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/netanyahu-to-visit-un-amid-new-york-mayors-arrest-call" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/netanyahu-to-visit-un-amid-new-york-mayors-arrest-call" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/netanyahu-to-visit-un-amid-new-york-mayors-arrest-call.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/netanyahu-to-visit-un-amid-new-york-mayors-arrest-call" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-09-09T16:45:54.165Z" source_reported: "2026-09-09T15:50:00.000Z" updated: "2026-09-09T16:45:54.165Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 61 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-09T16:04:10.046Z" --- # Netanyahu to visit UN amid New York mayor's arrest call *Israeli Prime Minister will make a 24-hour trip to New York to address the UN General Assembly.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named body, with two independent outlets and specific dates provided. - Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Reporting includes quotes from affected parties and specifies what happens next. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises an arrest threat, but the article clarifies the mayor lacks authority. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit New York for 24 hours in late September to speak at the UN General Assembly. - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called for Netanyahu's arrest, citing an International Criminal Court warrant. - Israel's UN envoy Danny Danon stated that Mamdani's call was political and that New York City lacks the authority to arrest Netanyahu. - Netanyahu is scheduled to arrive on September 23, speak on September 24, and depart that same night. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to make a 24-hour visit to New York in late September to address the UN General Assembly. The trip follows calls for his arrest by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has cited an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Netanyahu for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Israel denies these charges. Israel's UN envoy, Danny Danon, stated that Mamdani's call for arrest was "doing politics" and that New York City does not possess the authority to detain Netanyahu. Danon also noted that while Mamdani encouraged the federal government to execute the ICC warrant, the US and Israel are not members of the court. The ICC issued its warrant in November 2024. Netanyahu is scheduled to arrive in New York on September 23, address the UN General Assembly on September 24, and return to Israel that same night. Danon mentioned that the UN gathering occurs during Jewish holidays and an election campaign in Israel. He also anticipates protests during Netanyahu's visit, recalling a mass walkout during his speech last year. ## Disagreement on Mamdani's authority Israel's UN envoy Danny Danon stated that New York City does not have the authority to arrest Prime Minister Netanyahu. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment, according to The Hindu and The Economic Times. However, The Hindu reported that Mamdani has encouraged the federal government to execute the ICC arrest warrant, despite New York City's lack of legal authority to do so. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated reports mention the specific date of the ICC arrest warrant being issued in November 2024. The centre-rated reports also do not mention the specific date the ICC arrest warrant was issued. None of the right-rated reports mention the specific date the ICC arrest warrant was issued in November 2024. ## Who covered it Shares of the 13 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 23% (3) - Centre: 15% (2) - Right: 62% (8) 8 of 21 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-09T16:04:10.046Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-09T18:45:19.461Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports led with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's call for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's arrest. The Hindu and Saudi Gazette highlighted Mamdani's call as the backdrop to Netanyahu's planned 24-hour trip to the UN. Associated Press News also focused on Mamdani's urging of Netanyahu's arrest over the war in Gaza, noting the ICC arrest warrant. The Hindu included quotes from Ambassador Danny Danon, who accused Mamdani of "doing politics" and stated New York City does not have the authority to arrest Netanyahu. The Hindu also detailed the ICC's reasoning for the warrant, including allegations of using starvation as a weapon. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports from The Economic Times and Hindustan Times focused on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming trip to the UN General Assembly and the context of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's call for his arrest. Both reports included statements from Israel's UN envoy, Danny Danon, who described Mamdani's call as "doing politics" and noted that New York City lacks the authority to make an arrest. The Economic Times also mentioned that Netanyahu has become a polarising figure over the war in Gaza and referenced the ICC arrest warrant issued in November 2024. Hindustan Times specifically mentioned Mamdani citing the ICC warrant for "war crimes" in Gaza. ### Right - The right-rated reports led with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned attendance at the UN General Assembly, often framing it as occurring "despite" calls for his arrest. American Faith, The Epoch Times, The National Herald, WIN, regionalmedianews.com, and Newsmax all highlighted that Netanyahu would make a trip to the UN despite Mayor Zohran Mamdani's call for his arrest. The Epoch Times and WIN noted that Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon stated Netanyahu would attend. Times of India mentioned the arrest call and Danon's response that it was "political maneuvering," also noting the ICC warrant and anticipated protests. Newsmax stated Netanyahu was making the trip after the mayor urged his arrest. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - low: 1 - mixed: 6 - high: 5 - unknown: 8 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [American Faith](https://americanfaith.com/netanyahu-to-make-appearance-at-un-assembly-amid-arrest-threat) — Netanyahu to Make Appearance at UN Assembly Amid Arrest Threat - [The Epoch Times](https://theepochtimes.com/world/israeli-envoy-says-netanyahu-will-attend-un-despite-demands-for-arrest-6084999) — Israeli Envoy Says Netanyahu Will Attend UN Despite Demands for Arrest - [LiFO](https://lifo.gr/now/world/o-netaniahoy-tha-taxidepsei-sti-nea-yorki-meta-tin-paradohi-toy-mamntani-oti-den-mporei) — Netanyahu to Travel to New York After Mamdani Admits He Can't Arrest Him - [AlKhaleej Today](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/international/5864823/Israeli-PM-to-make-short-trip-to-speak-at-the-UN-after-Mamdanis-call-for-his-arrest.html) — Israeli PM to Make a Short Trip to Speak at the UN After Mamdani's Call for His Arrest - [haberglobal.com](https://haberglobal.com/gundem/iste-pesindeki-ulkeler-new-yorkta-tutuklanma-ihtimali-var-mi-543330) — Here Are the Countries After Him! Is There a Possibility of Him Being Arrested in New York? - [Saudi Gazette](https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664429) — Israeli PM to make short trip to speak at the UN after Mamdani's call for his arrest - [Večernji list](https://vecernji.hr/vijesti/burnih-24-sata-za-netanyahua-stize-u-new-york-a-gradonacelnik-trazi-njegovo-uhicenje-oglasio-se-veleposlanik-1993752) — Tumultuous 24 Hours for Netanyahu: He Arrives in New York, and the Mayor Demands His Arrest, Announced the Ambassador - [The National Herald](https://thenationalherald.com/netanyahu-will-make-a-quick-trip-to-speak-at-the-un-after-mamdani-urged-his-arrest-diplomat-says) — Netanyahu Will Make a Quick Trip to Speak at the UN After Mamdani Urged His Arrest, Diplomat Says - [WIN](https://worldisraelnews.com/netanyahu-will-make-a-quick-trip-to-speak-at-the-un-after-mamdani-urged-his-arrest) — Netanyahu will make a quick trip to speak at the UN after Mamdani urged his arrest - [face.ba](https://face.ba/vijesti/svijet/netanyahu-dolazi-u-new-york-na-24-sata-hoce-li-ga-mamdani-pokusati-uhapsiti/608375) — Netanyahu Is Coming to New York for 24 Hours: Will Mamdani Try to Arrest Him? | Face | The only Independent Media House - [L'Informateur.](https://qactus.fr/2026/09/09/usa-le-premier-ministre-israelien-netanyahu-prevoit-un-voyage-rapide-de-24-heures-a-new-york-alors-que-le-maire-zohran-mamdani-reclame-son-arrestation) — USA: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Plans a 24-Hour Quick Trip to New York City While Mayor Zohran Mamdani Claims Arrest - The Informer - [Avaz.ba](https://avaz.ba/vijesti/globus/1071150/netanjahu-stize-u-njujork-uprkos-pozivu-na-hapsenje-ocekuju-se-novi-protesti-i-haos-na-ulicama) — Netanyahu Arrives in New York Despite Calls for His Arrest: New Protests and Chaos on the Streets Are Expected - [regionalmedianews.com](https://regionalmedianews.com/news/national/netanyahu-will-make-a-quick-trip-to-speak-at-the-un-after-mamdani-urged-his-arrest-diplomat-says) — Netanyahu will make a quick trip to speak at the UN after Mamdani urged his arrest, diplomat says - Regional Media News - [Klix](https://klix.ba/vijesti/svijet/netanyahu-dolazi-u-new-york-na-24-sata-kako-bi-govorio-u-un-u-uprkos-pozivima-na-hapsenje/260909001) — Netanyahu Arrives in New York for 24 Hours to Speak at UN Despite Calls for Arrest - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/world-news/israel-pm-netanyahu-plans-quick-24-hour-trip-to-new-york-as-mayor-zohran-mamdani-calls-for-his-arrest-101788921808198.html) — Israel PM Netanyahu plans quick 24-hour trip to New York as mayor Zohran Mamdani calls for his arrest - [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/09/08/us-news/netanyahu-to-speak-at-un-later-this-month-after-mamdani-threatened-his-arrest) — Netanyahu to speak at UN later this month after Mamdani threatened his arrest, Israeli diplomat says - [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/news/international/netanyahu-will-make-quick-trip-to-speak-at-un-after-mamdani-urged-his-arrest-diplomat-says/article71445393.ece) — Netanyahu will make quick trip to speak at UN after Mamdani urged his arrest, diplomat says - [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/netanyahu-heads-to-un-as-new-york-mayor-zohran-mamdani-calls-for-his-arrest/articleshow/133947687.cms) — Netanyahu heads to UN as New York mayor Zohran Mamdani calls for his arrest - [The Economic Times](https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/world-news/netanyahu-heads-to-un-as-new-york-mayor-zohran-mamdani-calls-for-his-arrest/articleshow/133947687.cms) — Netanyahu heads to UN as New York mayor Zohran Mamdani calls for his arrest - [Newsmax](https://newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/u-n-israel-benjamin-netanyahu/2026/09/08/id/1268779) — Netanyahu Plans 24-Hour UN Trip to New York - [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/un-israel-netanyahu-mamdani-arrest-warrant-4a2d0ce1e327b1105d87eb40081e9f81) — Netanyahu will make a quick trip to speak at the UN after Mamdani urged his arrest, diplomat says ## Questions **When will Benjamin Netanyahu visit New York?** Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to arrive in New York on September 23 and will depart on the evening of September 24, making it a 24-hour visit. He is visiting to address the UN General Assembly. **Why has New York City's mayor called for Netanyahu's arrest?** New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's arrest, citing an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court in November 2024. The warrant alleges war crimes in Gaza, including the use of starvation as a weapon, charges which Israel denies. **Does New York City have the authority to arrest Netanyahu?** According to Israel's UN envoy Danny Danon, New York City does not have the legal authority to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. While Mamdani has encouraged the federal government to act on the ICC warrant, the US and Israel are not members of the ICC. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/netanyahu-to-visit-un-amid-new-york-mayors-arrest-call. 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