Netanyahu reveals what was in the room with Trump - and does not recoil from Mamdani's threats
"This was one of the best meetings we've had," Netanyahu said about his meeting with President Trump. When speaking about Mamdani, Netanyahu said: "Where are we, in the 1930s? So much hatred and lies."
Assessment
Netanyahu is publicly characterizing his meeting with Trump as exceptionally productive, a move likely aimed at reinforcing their political alliance and projecting diplomatic strength. His sharp dismissal of threats from Madani as belonging to a hateful, deceitful era suggests he is trying to marginalize his critics by associating them with historical extremism. The stakes involve Netanyahu's domestic standing and his narrative of international support. Watch for whether Trump or Madani respond to these characterizations.