The story so far
Mamdani Netanyahu Arrest Row
Tracked across 7 sources · Updated 2h ago
NYC Mayor Mamdani considers arresting Netanyahu under ICC warrant, but realizes city lacks authority. Trump declares Netanyahu won't be arrested. Mamdani then urges federal government to enforce warrant.
How it unfolded
13h ago
Mamdani lacks authority to arrest, urges feds to act
3d ago
Trump says Netanyahu will not be arrested in US
5d ago
Mamdani says he may arrest Netanyahu if he visits NYC
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →Mamdani Says New York Doesn’t Have Authority to Arrest Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city lacks independent legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Mamdani urged the federal government to execute the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Netanyahu, who is accused of war crimes in Gaza.
The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in 2024; the U.S. does not recognize the ICC, unlike its 125 member countries.
President Trump said on Monday that Netanyahu would not be arrested in the U.S., after Mamdani earlier explored city authority to detain him.
Netanyahu is expected to visit New York in September for the United Nations General Assembly.
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →Mamdani says he's still weighing whether to arrest Netanyahu if Israeli PM visits New York
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he has not ruled out seeking Benjamin Netanyahu's arrest if the Israeli PM visits New York.
Mamdani acknowledged legal complexities surrounding such a move.
The story involves international arrest warrants and US-Israel relations.
The framing emphasizes potential legal action against a foreign leader.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →NYC Mayor Comments on Netanyahu Arrest Possibility at UN Summit
New York City Mayor criticized Israeli PM Netanyahu, suggesting he belongs in the Hague.
The mayor is in talks about whether to arrest Netanyahu at an upcoming UN summit.
The mayor expressed strong disapproval of the Israeli premier, citing accountability on the global stage.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →'Will not be arrested in US': Trump responds to Mamdani's Netanyahu remarks
Donald Trump said Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in the United States.
Zohran Mamdani, New York City Mayor, considered legal actions to arrest Netanyahu during his UN visit.
Netanyahu faces an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for alleged crimes against humanity in Gaza.
Mamdani believes Netanyahu belongs in The Hague as a war criminal charged by the ICC.
Trump defended Netanyahu's fight against Iran and criticized Iran's leadership.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Netanyahu won't be arrested in US, says Trump amid row with NYC Mayor
US President Donald Trump said Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani called Netanyahu a 'war criminal' and is exploring legal avenues to detain him.
The dispute follows ongoing ICC issues involving Netanyahu.
