Mamdani says New York City does not have legal authority to arrest Netanyahu
Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he cannot legally arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city, but he asked the US federal government to do so. Mamdani called Netanyahu a war criminal and supports the international court’s arrest warrant, but the US does not recognize that court’s authority.Key Facts
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City lacks legal power to arrest Netanyahu.
- Mamdani urged the US federal government to act on the international criminal court’s warrant for Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu is accused of war crimes related to actions against Palestinians.
- The international criminal court issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in 2024.
- The US government does not recognize the international criminal court’s authority.
- Netanyahu is expected to visit New York in September for the United Nations general assembly.
- President Donald Trump said Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US.
- Netanyahu stated he is not worried about Mamdani’s comments.
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