New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reportedly threatened to have Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrested if he travels to New York for United Nations events. The threat comes ahead of the UN General Assembly, where Netanyahu is expected to attend.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has reportedly threatened to have Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrested if he travels to New York for United Nations events, according to reports. The threat comes as Netanyahu is expected to attend the UN General Assembly later this month.
Mamdani, who has previously called Netanyahu a 'war criminal' and indicated he would seek his arrest—as The Zioneer reported—has cited the International Criminal Court's warrant for Netanyahu. The threat has been met with rejection from US and Israeli officials. As The Zioneer reported, US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz stated that the United States is not a party to the ICC and that diplomatic protections prevent such an arrest.
The threat is the latest in a series of confrontations between Mamdani and Israeli officials over Netanyahu's potential visit to New York.
- StrongNYC Mayor Mamdani: Netanyahu is a 'war criminal,' should be in The Hague — but no new laws
- DevelopingIsrael's UN envoy Danon: Mamdani failed in managing New York, Netanyahu will address UN General Assembly
- DevelopingTimes of Israel: Mamdani's arrest threat against Netanyahu would boost both men's political brands
- StrongIsraeli officials dismiss Mamdani's arrest threat against Netanyahu; Danon says he should be arrested
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