Victor Wembanyama and Kyrie Irving Support Post Calling for Arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu

Victor Wembanyama and Kyrie Irving publicly liked a social media post by New York City Council member Zohran Mamdani, which urged the federal government to enforce an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mamdani, known for his anti-Israel stance, had previously threatened to lead efforts to arrest Netanyahu if he visited New York City, accusing him of crimes against humanity.

In a recent video statement, Mamdani acknowledged that New York City lacks the legal authority to carry out such an arrest, calling instead for federal authorities to act on the warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. He also declared Netanyahu unwelcome in the city.

Kyrie Irving’s endorsement of the post aligns with his longstanding public support for Palestinians and criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank, including symbolic gestures like wearing a keffiyeh during press events and games. Irving has faced controversy in the past for sharing antisemitic content and lost sponsorships as a result.

Wembanyama’s like on the post marks his first public expression on the matter. The post’s call for federal enforcement of the ICC’s arrest warrant highlights ongoing tensions surrounding Netanyahu’s international legal challenges and the political responses in U.S. cities.

Summary: Basketball stars Victor Wembanyama and Kyrie Irving supported a call by NYC councilman Zohran Mamdani for the U.S. federal government to enforce an ICC arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, amid legal and political disputes over Netanyahu’s actions.