Mamdani faces Israeli criticism over Netanyahu arrest pledge
Reports indicate that New York City Mayor Zahran Mamdani announced he is considering the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he participates in the United Nations General Assembly sessions next September. This comes in the context of his pledge to detain him based on an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for his involvement in war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. This warrant requires careful legal review, especially since the United States does not adhere to the Rome Statute. Israel and official American figures responded with disapproval to these statements, viewing that Mamdani has no authority to issue arrest orders and that his threats could harm diplomatic relations and security.
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