Why Zahran Mamdani can't detain Netanyahu in New York
The article discusses Zahran Mamdani's attempt, as the Mayor of New York City, to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the city, based on an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court on charges of committing war crimes during the Gaza war. However, legal experts confirmed that Mamdani lacks the legal authority to carry out such an arrest; the United States does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court, and its laws prohibit the extradition of wanted individuals—especially heads of government—to preserve their immunity. The article also notes that the federal US government does not have the authority to arrest Netanyahu unless it joins the ICC, which has not happened so far. Former US President Trump affirmed that Netanyahu would not be arrested while he is in the United States. Thus, the article clarifies that despite discussions, legal and diplomatic limitations prevent NYC authorities, and likely the US government, from arresting Netanyahu during his visit.
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