Mamdani's Statement on Netanyahu and the USA's ICC Position

Mamdani made evaluations about Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in a podcast program he participated in. Mamdani stated that it was the federal government's decision not to arrest Netanyahu in New York, where he came for the United Nations General Assembly, despite the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC), and also criticized the fact that the USA is still not a member of the ICC.

"I think we should become members of the ICC," Mamdani said. he said.

Upon the presenter's question about Benjamin Netanyahu, Mamdani said, "When you talk to me about Netanyahu, you are talking about the architect of a terrible genocide." he said.

Mamdani emphasized that the genocide continues in Gaza despite people talking about a "ceasefire" and said, "Just last week, the Israeli army killed an 11-year-old Palestinian boy in an area considered a safe zone in Gaza." he said.

Mamdani had requested the arrest of Netanyahu, who went to New York for the UN General Assembly.

USA'S SUPPORT TO ISRAEL

Pointing out that he hosted Palestinian families at the mayor's residence last week, Mamdani said that he listened to the stories of families whose lives were shattered.

Mamdani also criticized the US government's support for Israel, saying, "All these people want are the things everyone else wants. They just want their families. They want security. They want dignity. And we are not only watching these things being taken away from these people, we are also financing it." he said.