NBA Star Kyle Kuzma Criticizes New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Over Call to Arrest Netanyahu
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By אריה רוזן
First reported by N12 · Jul 27, 2026
What happened
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for arresting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu if he visits the UN General Assembly, prompting NBA star Kyle Kuzma to criticize him for overstepping his role. Mamdani later admitted the city lacks legal authority for such an arrest. NBA players Kyrie Irving and Victor Wembanyama supported Mamdani's stance, while critics urged the mayor to focus on city issues.
- 01NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for arresting PM Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly.
- 02Mamdani cited an ICC arrest warrant but admitted NYC lacks legal authority.
- 03NBA star Kyle Kuzma criticized Mamdani for overstepping his role.
- 04Kuzma accused Mamdani of seeking attention over actual governance.
- 05NBA players Kyrie Irving and Victor Wembanyama supported Mamdani's message.
- 06Critics said Mamdani should focus on local NYC problems, not foreign politics.
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