New York Mayor Calls for Netanyahu Arrest by ICC
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- New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani supports U.S. joining the ICC.
- Mamdani called for the arrest of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
- He described Netanyahu as an "architect of serious crimes."
- The mayor's comments followed criticism from Netanyahu about Jewish safety.
- Mamdani's stance has faced considerable public and political criticism.
New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani has stated his support for the United States joining the International Criminal Court (ICC) and enforcing its arrest warrants, including one against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mamdani, in an interview with the podcast "This Past Weekend," described the Israeli premier as the "architect of serious crimes" and an "organizer of large-scale violence." He urged the U.S. government to become a member of the ICC and implement its decisions concerning all individuals.
This statement follows previous criticism of Mamdani by Netanyahu during a UN General Assembly speech, where the prime minister expressed concerns about Jewish safety in New York under the current city leadership. Mamdani dismissed Netanyahu's remarks as an attempt to deflect responsibility and avoid discussing real issues.
During his election campaign, Mamdani had pledged that the New York Police Department would arrest Netanyahu if he visited the city, though he later acknowledged the city lacks such legal authority. Since taking office, Mamdani has also rescinded several of his predecessor's directives related to Israel and boycotted a traditional parade.
The mayor's stance has drawn significant criticism from various public organizations and politicians.
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