Ankara: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, dismissing recent calls for his arrest by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

According to Anadolu Agency, Netanyahu told Fox News about the September gathering, expressing no concern over the situation and maintaining his intent to participate. He noted his consistent presence at the high-level diplomatic gathering almost every year during his tenure, with the exception of times when security conditions barred him.

Mamdani has labeled Netanyahu a "war criminal" and expressed that he is not welcome in the city, urging Washington to collaborate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) to enforce existing warrants against the Israeli leader. Despite these calls, US President Donald Trump has assured that Netanyahu "will not be arrested" during his visit to the United States.

The ICC issued arrest warrants in November 2024 for Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. These warrants are based on allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.