Netanyahu will make a quick trip to speak at the UN after Mamdani urged his arrest, diplomat says
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will make a brief 24-hour trip to New York to speak at the United Nations General Assembly this month. This decision follows New York City’s mayor urging his arrest over alleged war crimes related to the Gaza conflict, an action the city cannot legally enforce.Key Facts
- Netanyahu plans to arrive in New York on September 23, speak at the U.N. on September 24, and return to Israel the same night.
- New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called Netanyahu a "war criminal" and urged his arrest over the Gaza war but retracted since city authorities lack the power to arrest an international leader.
- The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant against Netanyahu in 2024 for alleged war crimes, including using starvation as a weapon and targeting civilians; Israel denies these charges.
- The U.S. and Israel are not members of the ICC, and previous U.S. administrations have sanctioned ICC staff.
- Netanyahu’s visit occurs during the Jewish holidays and amid Israel’s upcoming general election.
- Protests are expected during Netanyahu’s U.N. speech, similar to last year’s mass walkout at the General Assembly.
- Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon criticized calls for Netanyahu’s arrest as politically motivated and highlighted the importance of Netanyahu’s attendance.
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