Mamdani says exploring possible Netanyahu arrest during UN General Assembly visit
Mamdani says he is consulting legal experts and the city Law Department as he weighs whether New York can enforce an ICC warrant.
- On Saturday, July 18, 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani renewed his intent to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if the leader visits for the United Nations General Assembly.
- The ICC issued warrants in November 2024 for Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing alleged war crimes; Mamdani previously campaigned on pledging to arrest the prime minister but is now consulting legal experts.
- "Whatever the law allows me to do in New York City, that's what we will do," Mamdani said, adding he is in "an active conversation" with the Law Department to determine his jurisdiction over foreign leaders.
- Netanyahu has previously dismissed arrest threats, stating he would not be deterred from visiting; in a recent interview, the prime minister accused Mamdani of holding anti-American views and "doesn't care" about Israel's values.
- Legal experts note the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute, meaning enforcing an ICC warrant would likely involve federal authorities rather than municipal ones, complicating any potential Netanyahu visit.
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The Democratic Mayor claims to be conducting "active discussions" with the legal services on the possibility of questioning the Israeli Prime Minister at the UN General Assembly in September.
The government of New York City is exploring the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he attends the UN summit in September, Democratic Mayor Zohran Mamdani said. However, it is uncertain whether this is permitted, as the US does not recognize the court that issued the arrest warrant against Netanyahu.
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(L) Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a news conference in Jerusalem on June 15, 2026. (Photo by RONEN ZVULUN / POOL / AFP via Getty Images) / (R) New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America at City Hall on July 3, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Anna Connors – Pool/Getty Images) OAN Staff Katherine Mosack2:20 PM – Saturday, July 18, 2026 New York City Mayor […
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