Mamdani says New York City does not have legal authority to arrest Netanyahu
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that his office lacks the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court. Mamdani urged US federal authorities to act if Netanyahu visits the country later this year. He described Netanyahu as a war criminal and accused him of orchestrating a genocide against Palestinians. The remarks highlight ongoing tensions over ICC warrants and US-Israel relations.
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Mayor Mamdani acknowledges lack of local authority to arrest Netanyahu.
Mamdani urged US federal authorities to arrest Netanyahu if he visits the US.
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Mamdani urged US federal authorities to arrest Netanyahu if he visits the US.
The Guardian- Mayor Mamdani acknowledges lack of local authority to arrest Netanyahu.
- Urges federal authorities to act on the ICC warrant.
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Loaded language removed<p>Mayor had said he was reviewing ability to execute arrest warrant issued by the ICC for Israeli prime minister</p><p>Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor, acknowledged on Tuesday he does not have the authority to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged US federal authorities to do so if the Israeli prime minister visits the US later this year.</p><p>“Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal, the…
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Mamdani urged US federal authorities to arrest Netanyahu if he visits the US.
The GuardianNew York City does not have legal authority to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu.
The GuardianThe ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu.
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