July 18, 2026

Mayor Mamdani Continues to Pursue Legal Authority to Arrest Netanyahu During U.N. Visit

Mamdani reiterated his belief that Netanyahu is a 'war criminal' and belongs in The Hague, citing an ICC arrest warrant issued in 2024.
The mayor's office is actively consulting with the city's Law Department about the legal authority to arrest Netanyahu if he visits New York for the U.N. General Assembly.
U.S. officials, including Ambassador Mike Waltz, have criticized Mamdani's stance, emphasizing that the U.S. is not a member of the ICC and lacks the legal authority to arrest foreign leaders.