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Gadi Eizenkot Criticizes NYC Mayor's Comments on October 7 Massacre but Avoids Condemning Arrest Threat Against Netanyahu

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Gadi Eizenkot Criticizes NYC Mayor's Comments on October 7 Massacre but Avoids Condemning Arrest Threat Against Netanyahu
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First reported by Ynet · 10 hours ago

What happened

Gadi Eizenkot criticized New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani's remarks on the October 7 massacre but did not condemn his threat to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during a possible visit to New York. Mamdani's comments sparked backlash in the US, including from Donald Trump, with legal experts noting arrest authority lies with federal agencies.

  • 01NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani threatened to arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu if he visits New York.
  • 02Mamdani called Netanyahu the "architect of genocide" against Palestinians in Gaza.
  • 03Gadi Eizenkot criticized Mamdani's comments on the October 7 massacre but ignored the arrest threat.
  • 04Mamdani's statements caused strong backlash in the US, including from Donald Trump.
  • 05Legal experts clarified arrest authority over Netanyahu lies solely with federal authorities.
  • 06Eizenkot was the only opposition figure to respond officially but avoided condemning the arrest threat.

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Donald TrumpBenjamin NetanyahuGadi Eisenkot
OrganizationsYisrael, United Nations

Full coverage · 10 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
Gadi Eizenkot Criticizes NYC Mayor's Comments on October 7 Massacre but Avoids Condemning Arrest Threat Against Netanyahu
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
New York Mayor Declares No Authority to Arrest Netanyahu Amid ICC Warrant Controversy
SrugimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Gadi Eisenkot Condemns New York Mayor's Accusations Against Netanyahu as Irresponsible Antisemitism
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew4 hours ago
US Ambassador to Israel Demands Arrest of New York Mayor Over Antisemitism Claims
Channel 13Center · Hebrew5 hours ago
New York Mayor Declares No Authority to Enforce ICC Arrest Warrant Against Netanyahu
SrugimRight · Hebrew7 hours ago
New York Mayor Admits City Lacks Authority to Arrest Netanyahu Despite ICC Warrant
Now 14Right · Hebrew8 hours ago
New York Mayor Declares No Authority to Enforce ICC Arrest Warrant Against Netanyahu
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew10 hours ago
New York Mayor Admits He Lacks Authority to Arrest Netanyahu During UN Visit
MakoCenter · Hebrew10 hours ago
New York Mayor Says He Lacks Authority to Arrest Netanyahu Despite ICC Warrant
N12Center · Hebrew10 hours ago
New York Mayor Says He Lacks Authority to Arrest Netanyahu Despite ICC Warrant
YnetCenter · Hebrew10 hours ago
New York Mayor Declares No Authority to Arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu
WallaCenter · Hebrew10 hours ago
New York Mayor Mamdani Says He Lacks Authority to Arrest Netanyahu Despite ICC Warrant
YnetCenter · Hebrew10 hours ago
New York Mayor Mamdani Says He Cannot Enforce ICC Arrest Warrant Against Netanyahu

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