Archive · 22 Jul 2026
NYC Mayor Calls Netanyahu War Criminal
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal and urged the US to arrest him based on an ICC warrant.
Mamdani accused Netanyahu of genocide and targeting civilians in Gaza.
Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump defended Netanyahu, with Trump assuring he won't be arrested in the US.
Netanyahu also accused Mamdani of supporting Hamas.
The Israeli Ambassador to the UN criticized Mamdani for not focusing on rising antisemitism in NYC.
The ICC issued the warrant in 2024 for crimes against humanity, which Israeli officials denied.
Netanyahu is likely to attend the UN General Assembly in September, ahead of Israeli elections in October.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani called Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal and urged the US to execute an ICC arrest warrant against him.
Mamdani accused Netanyahu of genocide, starvation, and targeting civilians in Gaza.
US President Donald Trump assured Netanyahu he will not be arrested in the US.
Netanyahu dismissed the arrest warrant and accused Mamdani of supporting Hamas.
The ICC issued the warrant in 2024 for crimes against humanity, which Israeli officials denied.
- Who
- NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump, Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon
- What
- Mamdani calls Netanyahu a war criminal and urges the US to execute an ICC arrest warrant against him.
- When
- Late Tuesday, ahead of the UN General Assembly in September and Israeli elections in October
- Where
- New York City, United States
- Why
- Mamdani accuses Netanyahu of crimes against humanity in Gaza, while Netanyahu and Trump defend his actions.
Mamdani's Stance
Netanyahu's and Trump's Stance
Arrest Warrant
Mamdani's Stance
Mamdani urges the US to execute an ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu, calling him a war criminal.
Netanyahu's and Trump's Stance
Trump assures Netanyahu he will not be arrested in the US, and Netanyahu dismisses the arrest warrant as a non-issue.
Humanitarian Concerns
Mamdani's Stance
Mamdani accuses Netanyahu of genocide, starvation, and targeting civilians in Gaza.
Netanyahu's and Trump's Stance
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of supporting Hamas and condemns Israel, defending Israel's actions as protecting its citizens.
- Mayor
- Zohran Mamdani
- Prime Minister
- Benjamin Netanyahu
- ICC Warrant
- Issued in 2024 for crimes against humanity
- UN General Assembly
- Netanyahu likely to attend in September
- Israeli Elections
- Scheduled for October 27
