Mamdani says New York City can't arrest Netanyahu for war crimes but federal government should
Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city cannot arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant. He called on the U.S. federal government to take action instead, as they have the legal power to do so.Key Facts
- Mayor Mamdani planned to arrest Netanyahu if he attended the UN General Assembly in New York.
- The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in 2024, accusing him of war crimes related to the war in Gaza.
- Mamdani said New York City does not have the legal authority to enforce the ICC warrant.
- He urged the federal government to join the ICC and execute the warrant.
- President Donald Trump stated publicly that Netanyahu will not be arrested in the U.S.
- Israeli officials deny the war crime accusations, including targeting civilians and restricting aid.
- The Israeli ambassador to the UN criticized Mamdani, telling him to focus on serving New Yorkers.
- Netanyahu faces accusations from the ICC of using starvation as a method of warfare and crimes against humanity.
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