Netanyahu's Office Denounces NYC Mayor Mamdani Over Arrest Threat
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The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he stated he is considering whether to arrest Netanyahu during a coming United Nations summit, calling him a "war criminal."
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated he is considering arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an upcoming UN summit, citing charges from the International Criminal Court.
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday denounced New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he said he is considering whether to arrest the Israeli leader during a coming United Nations summit.
“Mr Mamdani should focus on fixing the damage his policies have caused New York,” Netanyahu’s office said, in a post on its official X account.
“I believe that Prime Minister Netanyahu belongs in The Hague,” Mamdani told The New York Times newspaper. “He’s a war criminal who has been charged by the International Criminal Court.”
“Whatever the law allows me to do in New York City, that’s what we will do,” he said.
Questions ouvertes
- What specific laws is Mamdani referring to regarding a potential arrest?
- Will Mamdani actually attempt an arrest of Prime Minister Netanyahu?
- What will be the official response from the US federal government?
