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Netanyahu's plane lands 106 km from UN headquarters before speech
The plane carrying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu landed at New York Stewart International Airport, approximately 106 kilometers from the United Nations Headquarters. The airport was reportedly chosen over New York's main airports amid concerns that New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani might not allow the plane to remain at airports in the city.
The plane carrying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu landed at New York Stewart International Airport, approximately 106 kilometers from the United Nations Headquarters. The airport is located outside New York City and is used for both civilian and military purposes.
Netanyahu's plane landed at Stewart Airport instead of New York's main international airports ahead of the prime minister's speech at the United Nations Headquarters.
The choice was linked to concerns that New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani might not allow Netanyahu's plane to remain at airports in the city.
Flight route
Despite the arrest warrant issued for Netanyahu by the International Criminal Court, the aircraft used Greek, Italian and French airspace during its trip to the United States.
Protests at the UN General Assembly
During last year's 80th United Nations General Assembly session, representatives from numerous countries left the hall in protest when Netanyahu took the podium. Netanyahu addressed a largely empty chamber.
This year, Netanyahu is also expected to face protests at the United Nations General Assembly over the Israeli government's ongoing attacks in Gaza despite the ceasefire, land seizures in the occupied West Bank, and attacks on Syria and Lebanon.
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