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July 22, 2026
Mayor Mamdani Reverses Pledge to Arrest Netanyahu, Calls for Federal Action Instead
- Mamdani has reversed his earlier pledge to arrest Netanyahu, citing New York City's lack of legal authority to execute the warrant.
- He continues to call for federal action on the ICC warrant against Netanyahu, emphasizing the need for enforcement.
- His recent video post has gone viral, receiving over 36 million views and eliciting significant social media reactions.
7 Sources
- Mamdani says he can’t arrest Netanyahu as mayor and urges US to enforce ICC warrantJul 22, 2026 at 3:47 PM · The Guardian
- Mamdani walks back pledge to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authorityJul 22, 2026 at 4:29 PM · BBC
- WATCH: Tlaib tells Mamdani to 'call me' for help arresting Netanyahu as Democrats remain dividedJul 22, 2026 at 5:01 PM · Fox News
- Mamdani dodges on ‘political theater’ of empty Netanyahu arrest threat, calls for US action and NYC protestsJul 22, 2026 at 5:01 PM · Fox News
- Mamdani sets internet ablaze with video explaining cave on plan to arrest Netanyahu: 'What a joke'Jul 22, 2026 at 6:16 PM · Fox News
- Why New York's Mamdani cannot have Israel's Netanyahu arrestedJul 22, 2026 at 7:56 PM · Reuters
- Why Mamdani and Netanyahu are trending todayJul 22, 2026 at 9:51 PM · CNN