US EditionMamdani stands by promise to arrest Netanyahu if he comes to New York City
Mamdani cites an active International Criminal Court warrant to justify arresting Netanyahu, despite legal challenges and bipartisan criticism questioning enforcement authority.
- Mamdani stated, "As mayor, New York City would arrest Benjamin Netanyahu," during an interview with The New York Times.
- Mamdani emphasized that New York City must comply with international criminal law, asserting its values align with this principle.
- Mamdani expressed hope that the recent ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas will hold, stating, "The responsibility now lies with those of us who believe in peace to make sure it endures, and that it is just."
- He criticized government policies for funding violence, stating, "The moral and human cost will be a lasting stain and requires accountability.
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Mamdani on Arresting Netanyahu: I Will 'Exhaust Every Legal Option' to Do So
Wednesday on Fox News Channel's 'The Story," Queens Assemblyman and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (D) said he would "exhaust every legal option" to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he came to New York City.
Zohran Mamdani refuses to ask Hamas to disarm, stands by Netanyahu arrest pledge
Mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday refused to say that Hamas should lay down its weapons -- as he stood by his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he comes to New York City.
Mayoral Candidate Threatens to Arrest Netanyahu if He Comes to This City - American Faith
Democratic socialist and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani confirmed he stands by his pledge to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should the Israeli leader visit the city. Mamdani insisted New York must “be in compliance with international criminal law,” citing the ICC arrest warrant as justification. His comments drew immediate skepticism from fellow Democrats. Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York called the proposal “simply unreal…
Mamdani stands by pledge to arrest Netanyahu despite criticism
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday reiterated a promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signaling he will not heed growing pressure to rescind the pledge. Mamdani has cited the International Criminal Court’s active arrest warrant for Netanyahu as the basis for apprehending the Israeli leader in the event he sets foot in the city if the mayoral candidate wins the election. Despite intense opposition, M…
Fox Anchor Battles Mamdani Over Promise to Arrest Netanyahu
Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum pressed New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani on his stated desire to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, questioning the 33-year-old Democratic Socialist on “what grounds” he would arrest Netanyahu during an interview on Wednesday afternoon. Mamdani, after failing to point out which American law he would arrest Netanyahu for violating, said he would “exhaust every legal option in front o…
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