Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s campaign proposals as “foolish and pointless.” Netanyahu questioned Mamdani’s plan to reallocate police budgets and impose higher taxes on the wealthy, warning these could destabilize the city’s economy. He argued that Mamdani would not last a full term if such policies were implemented. Mamdani previously labeled Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as “genocide,” a stance that has drawn significant attention. With New York City home to a large Jewish population, Netanyahu’s comments are likely aimed at influencing conservative Jewish voters.