Israel’s prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, accused Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York, of supporting Hamas and inciting hostility towards Jews. Mr Madmani has called Mr Netanyahu a “war criminal” and accused Israel of genocide.

The New York City mayor said he personally remains accessible to outlets who cover him unfavorably.

The unlikely duo met for the third time at the official mayoral residence in New York City as the United Nations General Assembly begins.