Fetterman labels Mamdani ‘clown’ over Netanyahu arrest threat
Emanuel cited a July 7 poll showing Mamdani ahead of Netanyahu among American Jews as Gaza war criticism reshapes Democratic and Jewish opinion.
- On Monday, Sen. John Fetterman criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for suggesting city authorities could enforce an International Criminal Court warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, dismissing the comments as performative.
- Mamdani suggested on July 22 that the city might execute an ICC warrant if the Israeli leader visited, but later conceded New York City lacks independent legal authority to enforce such international mandates.
- During a Fox News appearance, Fetterman called Mamdani a "clown" and accused him of selective criticism, arguing the mayor targets Israel while remaining silent on Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran.
- By July 24, the episode sparked a wider partisan debate, with Rep. Josh Gottheimer condemning Mamdani while other Democrats like Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep. Summer Lee debated the limits of municipal authority and war-crimes claims.
- Gallup polls show 53% of Jewish Americans disapprove of Israel's military response, reflecting a deep ideological divide within the Democratic Party as 103 House Democrats recently voted to slash aid for Israel.
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But in his electorate, virulent anti-Zionism is caught. Meanwhile, the Jewish community is confronted with a wave of anti-Semitic hate crimes.
Report: Overworked Cops Furious over Mamdani Calling For Protests When Netanyahu Visits NYC
Shocked city police are outraged that Mayor Zohran Mamdani is telling New Yorkers to take to the streets to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visits the Big Apple in September.
In interview day after Jew stabbed in NYC, Mamdani tells interviewer his biggest error was being photographed eating burrito on train
Jewish leaders have called for the mayor to apologize for his antisemitic rhetoric, which they say incites violence against Jews, and to be more careful about how he talks about Israel.
Staten Island Political Pulse: Democratic Party leak; Mamdani-Netanyahu controversy
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In this week’s edition of “Staten Island Political Pulse with Nicolette,” Advance/SILive.com reporter Nicolette Cavallaro discusses how a leaked recording from a confidential Democratic Party meeting is sparking controversy.
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