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Netanyahu's Likud Party Compares NYC Mayor Mamdani to Iranian and Hezbollah Leaders

17 Ağustos 2026The Guardian

Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party has sparked controversy by depicting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on a campaign billboard alongside leaders of Iran and Hezbollah. The billboard, located in central Tel Aviv, features Mamdani next to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei…
This move is part of an ongoing spat between Netanyahu and Mamdani.
The relationship between Israeli and American political figures has been increasingly fraught, especially with the rise of progressive leaders in U.S. Netanyahu's Likud party has historically positioned itself against perceived threats from Iran and militant groups, and this billboard exemplifies that approach.
The billboard's imagery serves as a provocative political tactic aimed at discrediting Mamdani by associating him with figures widely viewed as adversaries of Israel. This strategy reflects the heightened tensions in Israeli politics, particularly as Netanyahu seeks to consolidate support ahead of upcoming elections.

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