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Mamdani says he’s still looking into arresting Netanyahu if Israeli leader visits New York
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Key Points:
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated his office is considering arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city for the UN General Assembly, citing an ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu for war crimes.
- Mamdani described Netanyahu as a war criminal who should face justice at The Hague, emphasizing ongoing legal discussions within his administration about the feasibility of such an arrest.
- The United States has not ratified the Rome Statute and has opposed the ICC’s warrant, with figures like former President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio denouncing the court’s actions against Netanyahu.
- US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz dismissed Mamdani’s remarks as political theater, while Israeli officials, including Netanyahu and Ambassador Danny Danon, reaffirmed their intent to attend the General Assembly and defend Israel’s actions.
- Mamdani has been a vocal critic of Israel’s policies, describing the Gaza conflict as a genocide, a characterization Israel rejects.
