‘He’s a war criminal’: Mamdani exploring whether he can arrest Netanyahu if he visits New York
Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is looking into whether he can arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits New York for the United Nations General Assembly. Netanyahu faces an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes in Gaza, but it is unclear if Mamdani has the legal power to detain a foreign leader in the city.Key Facts
- Mayor Mamdani said Netanyahu is considered a war criminal by the ICC, which issued an arrest warrant in November 2024.
- The ICC charges against Netanyahu include war crimes related to actions in Gaza, such as starvation and persecution.
- Mamdani is consulting with New York’s law department about the legal authority to arrest Netanyahu.
- The US is not part of the ICC and does not accept its authority, with President Donald Trump imposing sanctions on the court.
- Mamdani previously said he would order police to arrest Netanyahu if he came to New York but acknowledges legal challenges.
- Netanyahu dismissed the arrest threat and accused Mamdani of supporting Hamas, which Mamdani denies.
- Israel’s ambassador to the UN criticized Mamdani for not addressing antisemitism in New York.
- World leaders, including Netanyahu, are expected to attend the UN General Assembly in New York in September.
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