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Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, said Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to make a quick trip to New York to speak at the UN General Assembly, even if only for 24 hours, despite the session falling during Jewish holidays and Israel's ongoing election period. The planned appearance comes after New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani urged that Netanyahu be arrested, adding a political dimension to the visit. Danon emphasized it was 'important' for Netanyahu to attend in person despite the scheduling conflicts, underscoring the diplomatic significance Israel places on a leader's presence at the annual gathering amid heightened global scrutiny of its Gaza policies.