Source: Fox News
Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has repeatedly called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “war criminal” but faced criticism for not using similar language about Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly. Iranian-born journalist Masih Alinejad criticized Mamdani for not condemning Pezeshkian, citing the Iranian government’s human rights abuses. Mamdani has not made similar statements about Pezeshkian, despite labeling the Iranian government “brutal.” National security expert Brigitte Gabriel and Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon also criticized Mamdani for the disparity in his rhetoric.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Mamdani calls Netanyahu a war criminal but says nothing about Pezeshkian.
Alinejad demands action, citing her own assassination attempt.
Iranian officials are welcomed, while Israeli leaders are condemned.
It’s a familiar script, with the same actors and the same silence.
Author: Evan Null
