Mamdani says he may arrest Netanyahu during New York City visit

Published July 18, 2026 5:00pm ET | Updated July 18, 2026 5:00pm ET



New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he would consider ordering the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he travels to New York for the United Nations General Assembly this fall, citing the International Criminal Court’s 2024 arrest warrant against the Israeli leader.

“I believe that Prime Minister Netanyahu belongs in The Hague,” Mamdani said during an appearance on the New York Times podcast The Interview this week, referring to the Netherlands, where the ICC is based.

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