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Mayor Labels Netanyahu War Criminal, Says He Won’t Protest

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 7:58 AM UTC · How we work

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani labeled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal and genocide architect in a City Hall video.
He said his priority is public safety and keeping the city moving during UN demonstrations.
Mamdani acknowledged he cannot arrest Netanyahu despite earlier threats and will not join UN-linked anti-Israel protests.
Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon said Mamdani should be arrested for inciting and collaborating with U.S. enemies.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani labeled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal and genocide architect in a City Hall video.
He said his priority is public safety and keeping the city moving during UN demonstrations.
Mamdani acknowledged he cannot arrest Netanyahu despite earlier threats and will not join UN-linked anti-Israel protests.
Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon said Mamdani should be arrested for inciting and collaborating with U.S. enemies.