There is no information in the provided source articles regarding a confrontation between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an individual named Mamdani, nor any record of the specific quotes “You can’t silence me” or “You can’t silence the truth.”
The provided sources instead detail reactions to Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, including a diplomatic rebuke from Iran and a rejection of his remarks by Qatar.
Diplomatic Reactions to UN Address
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi criticized the Israeli Prime Minister’s speech, describing it as a “publicity stunt”. Gharibabadi stated on X that Netanyahu used the international institution’s podium as a loudspeaker for justifying war and aggression
, asserting that the departure of 77 delegations from the hall provided a more powerful message than the speech itself.
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also rejected the address. Spokesperson Dr. Majed Al Ansari responded to accusations from Netanyahu that Qatar spends billions to spread lies
about Israel. Al Ansari stated on X that such rhetoric is an effort to divert attention from the violations committed by his government in the occupied Palestinian territories and their humanitarian repercussions
.
Protests in New York City
Simultaneous to the UN events, anti-Israel demonstrations took place in a park across from the United Nations. Protesters displayed a large poster of Benjamin Netanyahu with the word CRIMINAL
written across his image.
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The demonstrations were coordinated by the People’s Forum, a Manhattan-based hub funded by Neville Roy Singham. Activists from various organizations, including the Palestinian Youth Movement, CodePink, the Democratic Socialists of America, and the Party for Socialism and Liberation, participated in the rally. During the event, protesters called for boycotts of Israel-linked companies and specifically targeted United Airlines and the defense contractor Elbit Systems.