Mamdani says NYC can’t arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should
Summary
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city cannot arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite a war crimes arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court. Mamdani urged the U.S. federal government, which has legal authority, to enforce the warrant if Netanyahu visits New York for the U.N. General Assembly.Key Facts
- The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in 2024 over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
- Mayor Mamdani called Netanyahu a "war criminal" and said he is not welcome in New York City.
- New York City lacks the legal power to arrest Netanyahu and cannot enforce the ICC warrant.
- Mamdani asked the federal government to join the ICC and carry out the arrest warrant.
- President Donald Trump stated that Netanyahu will not be arrested in the United States.
- Netanyahu faces accusations related to using starvation as a method of warfare and targeting civilians, which Israel denies.
- The Israeli ambassador to the UN criticized Mayor Mamdani, saying he should focus on serving New Yorkers.
- Netanyahu is expected to attend the U.N. General Assembly in New York City in September.
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