Mamdani Walks Back Netanyahu Arrest Threat | Global News

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reverses course on his threat to arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, admitting he lacks legal authority to do so under New York law—but urges federal officials to act, citing the ICC’s war crimes warrant against Netanyahu. Though the U.S. isn’t an ICC member and Trump has vowed not to arrest Netanyahu here, Mamdani insists the federal government should join the ICC to enforce the warrant. His shift follows mounting Democratic pressure and public concern over U.S. support for Israel, even as critics—including Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon—accuse him of backing Hamas. Mamdani remains firm: Netanyahu is unwelcome in NYC, especially as he prepares to attend the UN General Assembly in September. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f3ede1c46209d51