Netanyahu to use alternative travel plan for New York visit amid security concerns
Israeli officials are changing Prime Minister Netanyahu’s arrival plans for New York, opting not to land his official plane at JFK due to security fears.
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AIIsraeli authorities are revising Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s travel arrangements for his visit to New York next week, after security officials decided his official plane, 'Kanaf Tzion,' will not land at John F. Kennedy Airport during his upcoming trip to attend the United Nations General Assembly.
The decision stems from security concerns, including the possibility that New York City Mayor Zahran Mamdani may not allow the aircraft to remain at the airport for the duration of the visit.
Officials are now considering alternative arrival options, such as Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey or a nearby military base, according to Israeli media reports.