NYC mayor denies authority to arrest Netanyahu

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged that the city lacks legal authority to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mamdani called on the U.S. federal government to arrest Netanyahu if he visits the United States.

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US | Mamdani says New York City does not have legal authority to arrest Netanyahu

lemmy:lemmy-worldother69d ago kagi ↗

> Mayor had said he was reviewing ability to execute arrest warrant issued by the ICC for Israeli prime minister Archived version: https://archive.is/20260722025149/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/21/mamdani-benjamin-netanyahu-arrest-authority --- Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sou

Mamdani urges US government to arrest Netanyahu if Israeli PM visits US

rss:guardian-worldinternational69d ago wire ×2 kagi ↗

New York mayor admits he does not have authority to arrest Netanyahu, adding Israeli PM is ‘architect of a horrific genocide’ Zohran Mamdani , the New York City mayor, acknowledged on Tuesday he does not have the authority to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu , but urged US federal authorities to do so if the Israeli prime minister visits the US later this year. “Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal, the

New York mayor says city cannot arrest Netanyahu

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his administration concluded the city lacks independent legal authority to enforce the International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if Netanyahu visits New York, and urged the U.S. federal government to join the ICC and execute the warrant [bbc.co.uk#1][pbs.org#1][theguardian.com#2][dawn.com#1]. Netanyahu is expec

#Gaza: #Mamdani urges government to arrest #Netanyahu if he visits #US

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In a video posted to social media on July 21, #NYC mayor Zohran #Mamdani urges the US federal government to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu if he visits the #US later this year, after admitting he does not have the authority to enforce the #ICC's arrest warrant.

Why New York's Mamdani cannot have Israel's Netanyahu arrested

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(In paragraph 11, corrects first name of Harvard Law School professor to Alex, not Alexander) By Luc Cohen NEW YORK, July 22 (Reuters) - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said this week that he had determined he lacked the legal authority to have Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrested for alleged war crimes should he visit the largest U.S. city, after earlier saying he was considering

New York mayor urges US to arrest Netanyahu

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his administration concluded the city lacks independent legal authority to execute the International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a visit to New York, reversing his earlier pledge to seek an arrest through city authorities [alarabiya.net#1][theguardian.com#2][cbsnews.com#1][abc.net.au#1]. Mamdani said the

Eye on Palestine (@eyeonpalestine)

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substack.com/@eyeonpalest... New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani posted a video across his official social media accounts describing Benjamin Netanyahu as a "war criminal," stating that he is responsible for the killing of m...

Fetterman labels Mamdani 'clown' over Netanyahu arrest threat

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Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Wednesday called New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a "clown" for floating the idea of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes allegations. "You are a mayor, dude," Fetterman said about Mamdani in an interview with Fox News's Sean Hannity. "You’re a mayor. You can fix a pothole....

Jewish groups say Mamdani is abusing his office in attacks on Netanyahu - People

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Jewish groups say Mamdani is abusing his office in attacks on Netanyahu https://www.europesays.com/people/163745/ (New York Jewish Week) — Jewish groups are criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for a blistering… But after conducting a legal analysis, Mamdani noted, “It is clear that we do not have the independent legal authority to enforce this warrant.” He continued,

The Blogs: Mamdani – The Face Of Anti-Israel Animus in the US | Sheldon Kirshner - Iran

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The Blogs: Mamdani – The Face Of Anti-Israel Animus in the US | Sheldon Kirshner https://www.europesays.com/iran/221333/ New York mayor Zohran Mamdani stooped to political theater when he recently reiterated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin… He added, “I want to be equally clear: Benjamin Netanyahu is not welcome in New York City, nor is any other war criminal at large.”

Mamdani, if Elected Mayor, Pledges to Order N.Y.P.D. to Arrest Netanyahu

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As it turns out, Mamdani said nearly a year ago that he'd arrest Putin if he showed up in NYC. So I guess that must make him a Russophobe, too, since he's never mentioned arresting Hitler or Genghis Khan.🤣 www.nytimes.com/2025/09/12/n... Zohran Mamdani expanded on his vow to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying it would show that New York “stands up for international law.” Experts sai

NYC Mayor Mamdani retreats on Netanyahu arrest pledge

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani retreated from a campaign pledge to order the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if Netanyahu came to New York, saying the city lacks “independent legal authority” to enforce an International Criminal Court warrant [ny1.com#1][wsws.org#1]. NY1 reported that Mamdani had told The New York Times he was in “active conversation” with the city’s Law De

Mamdani sparks outrage after calling Netanyahu a 'war criminal'

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This by emma richter, us reporter for the UK’s ‘daily facist’ - a rag long known for its scurrilous antics. Outrage as NYC Mayor calls bibi a “war criminal” - risible, festering, hypocritical chutzpah of it! What stares Humanity in the face & is witnessed daily. www.dailymail.com/news/article... The Democratic socialist faced immediate backlash after he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netan

Khanna echoes Mamdani's calls for Netanyahu arrest

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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Friday echoed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) call for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ahead of the foreign leader’s visit to the U.S. next week. “The American president should arrest Netanyahu or [Russian President Vladimir] Putin in accordance with international law,” Khanna told MeidasTouch reporter...

internationallegalforum on Instagram: "Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani’s unhinged and ludicrous campaign to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu is the latest reminder that th…"

stream:bsky-jetstreamother66d ago kagi ↗

www.instagram.com/reel/DbLXh4i... Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani’s unhinged and ludicrous campaign to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu is the latest reminder that the unconventional war for hearts and minds continues without ceasefires. ILF CEO Michal Cotler-Wunsh spoke at New York City’s Park Avenue Synagogue just weeks after the October 7th massacre, and her message resonates now more than ever.

Ro Khanna Calls for the Arrest of Netanyahu and Putin: ‘You Can’t Just Kill Women and Children’

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Rep. Ro Khanna said the U.S. should arrest Netanyahu and Putin if they enter American jurisdiction, citing ICC warrants for alleged war crimes Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) called for President Donald Trump to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin if either were to set foot on U.S. soil, telling Meidas...

Mamdani Is Right. Netanyahu Belongs Behind Bars.

lemmy:lemmy-worldother65d ago kagi ↗

>Mayor Zohran Mamdani charged Benjamin Nentayahu with genocide, said he is unwelcome in New York City, and called for his arrest. Two years ago, that would have been unimaginable. Going forward, it should be a litmus test.

Netanyahu Vows to Attend UN as Mamdani Says He’s ‘Not Welcome’

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he plans to travel to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, regardless of a clash with Mayor Zohran Mamdani over the International Criminal Court’s warrant for the Israeli leader’s arrest.

Netanyahu vows UN trip despite Mamdani's arrest call

kite:middle_eastother65d ago wire ×2 kagi ↗

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he intends to travel to New York in September to address the UN General Assembly, rejecting New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s call for the U.S. federal government to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him [thenationalnews.com#1][theguardian.com#1][bbc.co.uk#1][abcnews.com#1]. Mamdani said last week that New York City l

Netanyahu: Mamdani 'fomenting hate'

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is “fomenting hate” after the mayor accused the prime minister of being a war criminal. “Look at what he's doing. He's fomenting hate. He's supposed to be the mayor of all New Yorkers, Jews, Christians, Muslims, everyone,” Netanyahu told Fox News’s Maria...

Zohran Mamdani on Netanyahu: When I make criticisms of Prime Minister Netanyahu, they are criticisms of Prime Minister Netanyahu. And what I shared were not even, frankly, personal assessments. They w

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Zohran Mamdani on Netanyahu: When I make criticisms of Prime Minister Netanyahu, they are criticisms of Prime Minister Netanyahu. And what I shared were not even, frankly, personal assessments. They were objective facts. My responsibility as a New Yorker and as the mayor of this city is a responsibility to take care of each and every person who calls the city their home. That is not based upon whe

Zohran Mamdani: I'm not interested in getting into a back and forth with Prime Minister Netanyahu. What I will say is that here in New York City, one of my top priorities is keeping Jewish New Yorkers

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Zohran Mamdani: I'm not interested in getting into a back and forth with Prime Minister Netanyahu. What I will say is that here in New York City, one of my top priorities is keeping Jewish New Yorkers safe, keeping every single New Yorker safe. We know that while Jewish New Yorkers comprise a minority of all New Yorkers, they comprise a majority of the victims of all hate crimes. It is unacceptabl

Mamdani’s threat to arrest Netanyahu spotlights deepening Democratic divisions

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Josh Gottheimer for one. "Democratic strategists." Try a search engine. www.yahoo.com/news/politic... New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s threat to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signals a new line in the sand for the Democratic Party and its relationship to Israel. Mamdani’s commen...

Netanyahu expected to visit NYC in September for UN meeting after Mamdani arrest comments - United States

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Netanyahu expected to visit NYC in September for UN meeting after Mamdani arrest comments https://www.europesays.com/us/967091/ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his latest White House meeting with President Donald …#ny #nyc #newyork #nynews #nycnews #newyorknews #us #news #usnews Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his latest White House meeting with President Donald Trump

Netanyahu says he'll visit New York despite Mamdani calling for his arrest - United States

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Netanyahu says he’ll visit New York despite Mamdani calling for his arrest https://www.europesays.com/us/967356/ (TNND) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he’s going to New York City in September for the…#us #news #usnews Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he's going to New York City in September for the U.N. General Assembly, despite bluster from Mayor Zohran Mamdani abo

Netanyahu drags Mamdani into his reelection campaign as face of antisemitism

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Fuck Netenyahu! Hang him! Time for Israel to burn. They willfully kill Palestine women and children, destroy their homes and farms on their legal lanes, destroy hospitals and schools, and now the synagogues. Fuck Netenyahu and IDF for urban and genocide! forward.com/news/841862/... The Israeli prime minister's latest campaign video casts New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a perpetrator of anti-

Mayor Mamdani Delivers More Than $100 Million for Delivery Workers Since January - United States

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Mayor Mamdani Delivers More Than $100 Million for Delivery Workers Since January https://www.europesays.com/us/968256/ NEW YORK – Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection…#ny #nyc #newyork #nynews #nycnews #newyorknews #us #news #usnews NEW YORK – Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection

Netanyahu says Israel has ‘special forces’ ready if he is arrested abroad

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Benjamin Netanyahu says he is not afraid of being arrested as a suspected war criminal in New York and that special forces are on standby if it were attempted. #netanyahu #ICC #arrest-warrant #israel #war-criminal #US #new-york #genocide #zionist Netanyahu said he would press ahead with a trip to New York after the city’s mayor urged the US government to arrest him for suspected war crimes