Mamdani Labels Netanyahu a 'War Criminal' Amid Arrest Limitations

WHO:

CNN - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated in a video, “My administration has reviewed every avenue available under applicable law to determine whether New York City could execute the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant if Benjamin Netanyahu came here."

CBS News - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated in a video, “I want to be equally clear, Benjamin Netanyahu is not welcome in New York City, nor is any other war criminal at large.”

CNN - Zohran Mamdani stated in a video, “My administration has reviewed every avenue available under applicable law to determine whether New York City could execute the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant if Benjamin Netanyahu came here."

CNN - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated in a video, “The federal government, however, does, and I call on them to join the ICC and execute this warrant.”

NPR - Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon responded to Mamdani's comments, stating, "You were elected to serve New Yorkers, not Hamas' propaganda."

CNN - Zohran Mamdani stated in a video that he does not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he were to come to New York City.

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon condemned Mamdani's video, stating, "You were elected to serve New Yorkers, not Hamas' propaganda."

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated in a video that he does not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he were to come to New York City.

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon condemned Mamdani's video, stating, "You were elected to serve New Yorkers, not Hamas' propaganda."

CNN - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated in a video that he does not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he were to come to New York City.

CBS News - Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon condemned Mamdani's video, stating, "You were elected to serve New Yorkers, not Hamas' propaganda."

CNN - President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Netanyahu "will not be arrested, in any way, shape, or form" while in the United States.

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated he had vowed during his mayoral campaign to enforce the ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu if he visited New York City.

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon condemned Mamdani's video, stating, "Zohran Mamdani, ENOUGH. Enough with the blood libels."

CNN - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani

CNN - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

CNN - President Donald Trump

WHAT:

CBS News - Mamdani called on the federal government to arrest Netanyahu instead, stating he is the "architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people."

NPR - Mamdani reiterated that "Benjamin Netanyahu is not welcome in New York City, nor is any other war criminal at large."

CNN - Mamdani called on the federal government to join the ICC and execute the arrest warrant for Netanyahu.

NPR - Mamdani described Netanyahu as a "war criminal" and stated he is "not welcome in New York City."

CBS News - Mamdani called on the federal government to arrest Netanyahu instead, stating he is the "architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people."

NPR - Mamdani reiterated that "Benjamin Netanyahu is not welcome in New York City, nor is any other war criminal at large."

CBS News - Mamdani stated, “I want to be equally clear, Benjamin Netanyahu is not welcome in New York City, nor is any other war criminal at large.”

NBC News - Mamdani acknowledged that the city cannot seek Netanyahu's arrest, stating, “It is clear that we do not have the independent legal authority to enforce this warrant.”

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Mamdani called on the federal government to arrest Netanyahu instead, stating he is the "architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people."

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Mamdani stated, "It is clear that we do not have the independent legal authority to enforce this warrant."

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Mamdani called on the federal government to arrest Netanyahu instead, stating he is the "architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people."

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Mamdani stated, "My administration has reviewed every avenue available under applicable law to determine whether New York City could execute the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant if Benjamin Netanyahu came here."

CBS News - Mamdani called on the federal government to arrest Netanyahu instead, stating he is the "architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people."

NPR - Mamdani reiterated that "Benjamin Netanyahu is not welcome in New York City, nor is any other war criminal at large."

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Mamdani called on the federal government to arrest Netanyahu instead, stating he is the "architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people."

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Mamdani acknowledged in a video that the city cannot seek Netanyahu's arrest, stating, "It is clear that we do not have the independent legal authority to enforce this warrant."

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Mamdani described Netanyahu as a "war criminal" and stated he is "not welcome in New York City."

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Mamdani called Netanyahu a "war criminal" and the "architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people."

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - The United States is not a party to the global treaty that created the International Criminal Court, and generally does not recognize its authority.

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Judges for the court issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant later in 2024, finding "reasonable grounds" to believe that the two Israeli officials deprived the civilian population of food, medicine, and other humanitarian aid.

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - The Israeli government has long defended its conduct in the Gaza Strip, arguing it has tried to protect civilians during its operations and blaming Hamas for operating in densely populated areas.

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Hamas and Israel agreed to a ceasefire last fall, though some operations have continued, and the Gaza Health Ministry has said more than 1,000 people have died during the ceasefire.

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Mamdani called on the federal government to arrest Netanyahu instead, stating he is the "architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people."

[12:05 AM EDT] - NPR - Mamdani reiterated that "Benjamin Netanyahu is not welcome in New York City, nor is any other war criminal at large."

CBS News - Mamdani stated, "I want to be equally clear, Benjamin Netanyahu is not welcome in New York City, nor is any other war criminal at large."

[12:05 AM EDT] - NPR - Mamdani described Netanyahu as a "war criminal" and stated he is "not welcome in New York City."

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Mamdani called Netanyahu a "war criminal" and the "architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people."

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - A prosecutor for the ICC applied for arrest warrants against Netanyahu, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and several Hamas officials in May 2024.

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Judges for the ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant later in 2024, finding "reasonable grounds" to believe they deprived the civilian population of food, medicine, and other humanitarian aid.

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - About 1,200 people in Israel were killed in the October 7, 2023, attack, and 250 others were taken hostage, while over 73,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry.

CNN - Mamdani stated, “It is clear that we do not have the independent legal authority to enforce this warrant. The federal government, however, does, and I call on them to join the ICC and execute this warrant.”

Fox News - Mamdani went back on a campaign promise after admitting the city lacks authority to arrest Netanyahu if he visits NYC.

CNN - Mamdani stated he does not have the legal authority to arrest Netanyahu if he visits New York City.

CNN - Mamdani called on the federal government to join the International Criminal Court (ICC) and execute the arrest warrant for Netanyahu.

NY Post - Mamdani labeled Netanyahu a "war criminal" in a video posted on X.

WHERE:

CNN - New York City

CNN - United Nations’ general assembly

WHEN:

CNN - Netanyahu could visit New York later this year to attend the United Nations’ general assembly.

CBS News - Mamdani mentioned that he and the city’s legal department were discussing arresting Netanyahu if he comes to New York City for the U.N. General Assembly in September.

CBS News - Mamdani mentioned that he was discussing the potential arrest of Netanyahu if he comes to New York City for the U.N. General Assembly in September.

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Mamdani mentioned that he was discussing the potential arrest of Netanyahu if he comes to New York City for the U.N. General Assembly in September.

NBC News - Mamdani mentioned that he and the city’s legal department were discussing arresting Netanyahu if he comes to New York City for the U.N. General Assembly in September.

NPR - Mamdani mentioned that he was discussing the potential arrest of Netanyahu if he comes to New York City for the U.N. General Assembly in September.

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Mamdani mentioned that he was discussing the potential arrest of Netanyahu if he comes to New York City for the U.N. General Assembly in September.

CNN - Netanyahu could visit New York later this year to attend the United Nations’ general assembly.

WHY:

Fox News - Mamdani went back on a campaign promise after admitting the city lacks authority to arrest Netanyahu if he visits NYC.

Fox News - Mamdani had vowed during his mayoral campaign last year to seek to order the city's police to arrest Netanyahu under the ICC's warrant due to Netanyahu's role in the war in Gaza.

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Mamdani had vowed during his mayoral campaign last year to seek to order the city's police to arrest Netanyahu under the ICC's warrant due to Netanyahu's role in the war in Gaza.

NBC News - Mamdani had vowed during his mayoral campaign last year to seek to order the city's police to arrest Netanyahu under the ICC's warrant due to Netanyahu's role in the war in Gaza.

[12:05 AM EDT] - NPR - Mamdani had previously stated during his campaign that he would seek to order the city's police to arrest Netanyahu under the ICC's warrant due to Netanyahu's role in the war in Gaza.

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - The ICC's investigation followed Hamas' October 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel and the Israeli military's response in Gaza.

CNN - Mamdani's comments followed his interview with The New York Times regarding the execution of the arrest for Netanyahu's “alleged war crimes.”

CNN - Netanyahu's office accused Mamdani of diverting public attention from his own issues and attacking the leader of Israel.

HOW:

CNN - Mamdani's administration reviewed legal avenues to determine the ability to enforce the ICC’s arrest warrant.

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Mamdani's administration concluded it could not seek the Israeli prime minister's arrest after reviewing all legal avenues.

CNN - Mamdani stated, "My administration has reviewed every avenue available under applicable law to determine whether New York City could execute the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant if Benjamin Netanyahu came here."

[12:05 AM EDT] - CBS News - Mamdani's administration concluded it could not seek the Israeli prime minister's arrest after reviewing all legal avenues.

CNN - Mamdani's administration reviewed legal avenues to determine the ability to enforce the ICC’s arrest warrant.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 00:16 UTC)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated in a video that his administration has explored all legal avenues regarding the possibility of executing the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, who he called the "architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people." Mamdani emphasized that Netanyahu is not welcome in New York City, nor is any other war criminal at large, and he urged the federal government to take action instead. He acknowledged that the city lacks the authority to arrest Netanyahu if he visits later this year for the United Nations’ general assembly, marking a reversal of a previous campaign promise.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 22:18 UTC)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared that Benjamin Netanyahu is not welcome in the city, labeling him a "war criminal" in a recent video statement. He urged the federal government to join the International Criminal Court and execute the arrest warrant for Netanyahu, especially as discussions are underway about potentially arresting him during the U.N. General Assembly in September. However, Mamdani acknowledged that the city lacks the authority to carry out such an arrest, marking a shift from his earlier campaign promise.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 19:21 UTC)

Zohran Mamdani stated in a video that his administration has explored every legal avenue regarding whether New York City could execute the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu. He called on the federal government to arrest Netanyahu, labeling him the "architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people," and emphasized that "Benjamin Netanyahu is not welcome in New York City, nor is any other war criminal at large." Mamdani also mentioned that he was discussing the potential arrest of Netanyahu if he comes to New York City for the U.N. General Assembly in September.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 18:18 UTC)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called on the federal government to join the International Criminal Court and execute an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that he is not welcome in the city. In response, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon criticized Mamdani, emphasizing that his duty is to serve New Yorkers, not to promote what he termed Hamas' propaganda. While Mamdani acknowledged that the city lacks the legal authority to enforce the warrant, he indicated that he would seek to order the police to arrest Netanyahu if he attends the U.N. General Assembly in September.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 17:24 UTC)

In a recent video, Zohran Mamdani stated that he lacks the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits New York City, despite calling on the federal government to do so, labeling Netanyahu as the "architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people." Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon condemned Mamdani's remarks, emphasizing that he was elected to serve New Yorkers, not to promote Hamas' propaganda. Mamdani's administration ultimately determined it could not pursue Netanyahu's arrest after exploring all legal options, particularly in light of the upcoming U.N. General Assembly in September.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 15:29 UTC)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated in a video that he lacks the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city, despite calling on the federal government to take action against him for his alleged role in a "horrific genocide against the Palestinian people." In response, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon condemned Mamdani's remarks, asserting that the mayor was elected to serve New Yorkers, not to promote propaganda for Hamas. Mamdani's comments come as he prepares for the U.N. General Assembly in September, where he had previously vowed to seek the arrest of Netanyahu under an International Criminal Court warrant, but his administration has since concluded that pursuing such an arrest is not legally feasible.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 14:40 UTC)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared that he lacks the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should he visit the city, while calling on the federal government to take action against him for what he describes as a "horrific genocide against the Palestinian people." In response, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon criticized Mamdani's remarks, asserting that he was elected to serve New Yorkers, not to promote Hamas' propaganda. Mamdani also indicated that discussions are ongoing with the city's legal department about the possibility of arresting Netanyahu if he attends the U.N. General Assembly in September.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 13:24 UTC)

New York City Mayor Mamdani has stated that his administration has explored all legal avenues regarding the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, but ultimately acknowledged that the city lacks the authority to enforce it. He called on the federal government to arrest Netanyahu, labeling him as the "architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people" and a "war criminal" who is "not welcome in New York City." This comes after judges for the court issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and another Israeli official in 2024, citing "reasonable grounds" to believe they deprived civilians of essential humanitarian aid during the ongoing conflict.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 12:23 UTC)

New York City Mayor Mamdani has stated that his administration has explored every legal avenue to determine if the city could execute the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but ultimately concluded it could not. He called on the federal government to take action against Netanyahu, labeling him the "architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people" and asserting that "Benjamin Netanyahu is not welcome in New York City, nor is any other war criminal at large." This stance aligns with Mamdani's campaign promise to order the city's police to arrest Netanyahu due to his involvement in the war in Gaza.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 11:33 UTC)

President Trump took to Truth Social to assert that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu "will not be arrested, in any way, shape, or form" while visiting the United States. In contrast, New York City Mayor Mamdani made it clear that Netanyahu is not welcome in the city, especially with the possibility of his arrest being discussed for the upcoming U.N. General Assembly in September. Mamdani had previously pledged during his campaign to direct the city's police to act on the International Criminal Court's warrant against Netanyahu due to his involvement in the Gaza conflict.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 10:43 UTC)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has reiterated his commitment to enforce the ICC arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu if he visits the city, although he acknowledged that the city lacks the legal authority to do so. In a recent video, Mamdani labeled Netanyahu a "war criminal" and declared him "not welcome in New York City," prompting a strong response from Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon, who condemned Mamdani's remarks. Mamdani's comments come as he prepares for the upcoming U.N. General Assembly in September, where the possibility of Netanyahu's attendance remains a point of contention.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 05:55 UTC)

Mamdani has labeled Netanyahu a "war criminal" and the "architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people," as the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for him and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing reasonable grounds for depriving civilians of essential aid. This investigation stems from the aftermath of Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, which resulted in around 1,200 Israeli deaths and over 73,000 Palestinian fatalities in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry. The Israeli government maintains that it has sought to protect civilians during its operations in Gaza, while placing the blame on Hamas for its actions in densely populated areas.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 04:06 UTC)

Mamdani has acknowledged that his administration does not have the independent legal authority to enforce the arrest warrant for Netanyahu, urging the federal government to join the International Criminal Court and carry out the warrant. This admission comes after Mamdani's interview with The New York Times, where he discussed the implications of Netanyahu's alleged war crimes. His administration had previously explored various legal avenues to assess the feasibility of enforcing the ICC's arrest warrant.

(UPDATED July 22, 2026 02:52 UTC)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated that he lacks the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city, but he is calling on the federal government to join the International Criminal Court and execute the arrest warrant for Netanyahu, whom he labeled a "war criminal" in a recent video. Mamdani's comments came after an interview with The New York Times about the execution of the arrest for Netanyahu's alleged war crimes, while Netanyahu's office accused Mamdani of trying to divert attention from his own issues. Netanyahu could visit New York later this year to attend the United Nations’ general assembly, and Mamdani's administration is exploring legal avenues to determine the ability to enforce the ICC’s arrest warrant.