New York leadership is discussing the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Lurer. The discussion concerns his potential visit to the UN General Assembly session in September.
New York City Council member Zohran Mamdani has labeled Netanyahu a war criminal. He noted that the International Criminal Court in The Hague has issued charges against the Israeli Prime Minister. Mamdani is confident that Netanyahu should be in The Hague.
The council member is currently unsure if he has the authority to order the arrest of a foreign head of state. At this time, he is consulting with city attorneys. Mamdani emphasized that he will only take action within the framework of existing laws.
