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Mamdani says New York City does not have legal authority to arrest Netanyahu
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal and urged US federal authorities to arrest him if he visits the US, citing an international criminal court (ICC) warrant for alleged war crimes.
- Mamdani acknowledged that New York City lacks the legal authority to enforce the ICC arrest warrant, but called on the federal government to act, emphasizing that Netanyahu is not welcome in the city.
- Netanyahu is expected to visit New York in September for the United Nations General Assembly, prompting Mamdani to review the possibility of arrest during the visit.
- The US does not recognize the ICC's authority and is not a party to it, and former President Donald Trump rebuked Mamdani's remarks, asserting Netanyahu will not be arrested on US soil.
- Netanyahu dismissed Mamdani's comments, stating he is "not concerned" about the mayor's statements.
