US Ambassador to Israel Demands Arrest of New York Mayor Over Antisemitism Claims

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Herzog called for the arrest of New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani, labeling him antisemitic following a controversial video Mamdani posted. In the video, Mamdani referred to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "war criminal" and urged US federal authorities to take action against him. Herzog condemned Mamdani as a "malicious antisemite" who deliberately spreads falsehoods like "genocide" to incite hatred against Jews, stating that if anyone should be arrested, it is the New York mayor for incitement. He added that New York City should be ashamed.

The video sparked widespread reactions on social media and in US political circles. Republican Senator Tim Scott criticized Mamdani's remarks as "completely ridiculous," accusing him of seeking attention rather than consistency in confronting Hamas. Scott highlighted the lack of condemnation from Mamdani's supporters regarding the violence initiated by Hamas, including attacks on civilians and kidnappings.

Mamdani's video has already garnered millions of views, and further responses are expected. The incident has intensified debates over antisemitism and political rhetoric in the US amid ongoing tensions related to Israel and Palestine.