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NYC mayor may have eased Netanyahu arrest pledge
The article discusses New York Mayor Zheran Mamdani's statements regarding the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his potential visit to New York to participate in the United Nations General Assembly meeting in September. Mamdani confirmed that executing his promise to arrest Netanyahu is subject to legal consultations with the city's legal department, as he aims to remain compliant with local laws. It is worth noting that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which has issued arrest warrants against Netanyahu on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. The New York mayor described Netanyahu as a "war criminal" and believed his natural place is The Hague, but implementing these warrants faces legal hurdles. Additionally, Mamdani criticized U.S. policy in handling the war in Gaza, calling for greater acknowledgment of the situation there, and expressed his disappointment over continued U.S. military support for Israel at a time when Americans are suffering economic hardships. This stance faces opposition from Israeli officials, who affirmed that Netanyahu’s scheduled visit to New York will proceed as planned.
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