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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know “What Are We, In The 1930S?”: Netanyahu Slams New York Mayor Mamdani Over Remarks On UN Visit I sraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, July 28, 2028, sharply criticized NewYork City’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of promoting hatred against Jewish residents and dismissing suggestions that he could face arrest during a planned visit to the United Nations in September. Speaking to Fox News host Sean Hannity, Netanyahu con- firmed that he intends to travel to NewYork for the annual UN General Assembly despite remarks made by the city’s mayor Mamdani. When Hannity said, “You’ve got this, this lunatic mayor in NewYork thinking you may get arrested if you go to New York, which will never happen,” Netanyahu responded, “First of all, I’m going to NewYork. I’d love to see you there when I go to the UN in September.” Netanyahu then launched into a broader criticism of the NewYork mayor. “But I’m definitely going there. I’m going to speak the truth in front of this, you know, this hate-spewing elected official who’s pitting one group of NewYorkers against the others, he’s turning them against NewYork Jews. I mean what are we in the 1930s?What is this, you know, so much hate, so many lies,” Netanyahu said. His remarks come as NewYork City Mayor Zohran Mam- dani on Monday (local time) said that he was “not interested in getting into a back-and-forth” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after being asked about the Israeli leader’s criticism of his past calls regarding the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to Fox News. Speaking during an unrelated press conference in Brook- lyn, Mamdani was asked to respond to Netanyahu’s com- ments on Fox News (on Sunday), in which the Israeli prime minister reportedly accused him of “fomenting hate” in the context of an UpperWest Side attack being investigated as a suspected hate crime. “I’m not interested in getting into a back-and-forth with Prime Minister Netanyahu,” Mamdani said. “What I will say is that here in NewYork City, one of my top priorities is keeping Jewish NewYorkers safe, keeping every single NewYorker safe. And we know that while Jewish NewYorkers comprise a minority of all NewYorkers, they comprise a majority of the victims of all hate crimes, and it is unacceptable,” he added. - ANI T he Indian-American Commit- tee (IAC), in partnership with more than 40 Indian-American organizations from across the United States, hosted a celebration com- memorating America’s 250th Anniversary July 25, 2026, at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. The event brought together Members of Congress, diplomats, senior govern- ment officials, business leaders, phy- sicians, veterans, academicians, and community leaders to celebrate values of freedom, democracy, opportunity, and the contributions of the Indian-American community. The participation of more than 40 Indian-American organizations under a single platform reflected the growing unity, influence, and civic engagement of the community, organizers said in a press release. In a statement, IAC said, “America has given our community extraordinary opportunities to grow, contribute, and succeed. As we celebrate 250 years of American independence, we also celebrate the responsibility of Indian Americans to give back, serve, and stand together. This celebration is not the culmination of our efforts—it is the begin- ning of a national movement to unite Indian-American organizations under one umbrella, creating one stronger voice for our community and for the nation we proudly call home.” The United States National Anthem was sung by Medha Shanbhag to jumpstart the event. Among the high-profile guests who addressed the gathering were Illinois Con- gressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (Congres- sional Co-Chair of the celebration), and Michigan Congressman Shri Thanedar. Senior Government officials present in- cluded Former Acting Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and former Deputy Counsel and Deputy Assistant to President Donald Trump UttamDhillon; Deputy Commissioner, So- cial Security Administration Arjun Mody; Senior technology executive who has served in leadership positions supporting theWhite House and the U.S. Congress Ashok Pinto; Former NASA Administrator Dr. Michael D. Griffin; Aerospace leader Dr. Vivek Lall; Padma Bhushan recipient and renowned oncologist Dr. Dattatreyu- du Nori, recipient of the American Cancer Society’s prestigious Tribute to Life Award; President, American Association of Physi- cians of Indian Origin (AAPI) Dr. Meher Medavaram, Representatives from business and academia included Rahul Patel, chairman, Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA; and Prof. Rajendra Srivastava, recognized academic and business leader. Veterans who attended included Chris Aryan, founder and president, Indian American Veterans Association; and Arun Ayyagari, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Pilot. A special highlight of the evening was the participation of more than fifteen serving and former Ambassadors and senior diplomats, coordinated by Ambas- sador Pradeep Kapur. Co-Founder and Co-Chair of IAC, Ramesh Viswanath Kapur, addressed the challenges facing the Indian-American community and emphasized the need to build a stronger and more positive public image. He announced plans to engage a professional public relations firm to promote the contributions of Indian Americans through mainstream and digi- tal media, helping create a more accurate and positive narrative for the community. Dr. Suvas Desai, Co-Founder of the Indian-American Committee, highlighted the need for bringing Indian-American or- ganizations together under one umbrella to advocate for the interests of the com- munity and strengthening its engagement with policymakers on Capitol Hill. Narsimha Koppula and Deepak Raj, Co- Chairs of the event, reaffirmed the IAC’s commitment to fostering greater collabo- ration among Indian-American organiza- tions nationwide. Rajender Dichpally, Secretary of IAC, said the celebration was a tribute not just to America’s 250-year journey but also an opportunity to recognize the vital role Indian Americans continue to play in shaping the nation’s future. Some 500 people attended the event, a press release from IAC said. Indian American Committee, Organizations From Across US, Celebrate America’s 250th In D.C. By a StaffWriter Indian American Committee members and supporting organizations’ representatives pose for photo at America’s 250th celebration held July 25, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Representatives of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin at the IAC event in Washington, D.C. President of AAPI Dr. Meher Medavaram, 2nd from right, and Dr. Krishan Kiumar, 2nd from left. PHOTO:COURTESY IAC PHOTO:AAPI PHOTO:ANI Mayor Zohran Mamdani, left, and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Community News India Times (August 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026) August 7, 2026 9