In this short monologue, Glenn Beck criticises what he describes as a New York City mayoral-office video calling Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “war criminal” and declaring him unwelcome in the city, while (Beck says) conceding the city has no authority to arrest him. Beck portrays the message as political theatre that risks stoking public anger ahead of an anticipated Netanyahu visit to New York for the United Nations in September.
Beck also alleges that, weeks earlier, the mayor’s office scheduled a meeting involving “Mamani’s international affairs commissioner” and the Islamic Republic of Iran’s ambassador to the UN. He claims the State Department was not told in advance and that federal officials intervened to stop the meeting, arguing that city governments should not engage directly with hostile foreign powers.
The host widens the argument into a broader warning about antisemitism, drawing historical parallels (including to 1930s Germany and Stalin-era show trials) and describing Jews as a societal “canary in the coal mine” when collectivist politics rises. He acknowledges civilian suffering in Gaza but disputes the use of the term “genocide” and argues that the mayor’s framing omits Hamas’s 7 October attack. Beck closes with a personal, faith-based pledge to speak out and not “remain silent”.
Glenn Beck argues that a New York City mayoral video labelling Israel’s prime minister a “war criminal” risks inflaming tensions ahead of an expected UN visit by Benjamin Netanyahu. Beck predicts the city will become a “tinder box” and suggests the mayor is acting beyond municipal powers by “freelanc[ing]” foreign policy.
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