New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Saturday he has not abandoned his plan to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the UN General Assembly in September, but is doing so subject to the authority he is clarifying with the city's legal department. Mamdani also called Netanyahu a 'war criminal.' Netanyahu said this week that Mamdani 'secretly hates America.'
Earlier today, The Zioneer reported that Mamdani claimed discussions were underway to arrange Netanyahu's arrest at the UN General Assembly in September. In a subsequent statement reported Saturday afternoon, Mamdani clarified that he is still pursuing the plan but is checking the legal authority with the city's legal department. He reiterated his view of Netanyahu as a 'war criminal.' Netanyahu responded earlier this week, saying Mamdani 'secretly hates America.' Mamdani, a candidate for the mayoral election, has drawn repeated criticism from Israeli officials and Jewish organizations for his statements on Israel, including his refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state and his characterization of AIPAC supporters as 'monsters.'
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- DevelopingNetanyahu says NYC Mayor Mamdani secretly hates America
- DevelopingNYC mayoral candidate Mamdani opposes Israel as a 'Jewish state'
- DevelopingIsrael's NYC consul general warns Mamdani's incitement 'will end in very bad, violent acts'
- DevelopingNY Assemblymember Mamdani attacks Israel over killing of al-Jazeera journalist
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