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Netanyahu Calls Out NYC Mayor at UNGA
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Core Event
Mamdani, speaking on the Theo Von podcast, described the public mention as “strange” and recounted that he had just finished a meeting with the prime minister of the Netherlands at an LGBTQ center in Manhattan when he learned of Netanyahu’s remarks.
Background and Context
Mamdani’s mayoral campaign promised to have Netanyahu arrested if the Israeli leader visited New York. He later urged the U.S. federal government to enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued in November 2024 over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Israeli government has rejected the ICC’s allegations and challenged the court’s actions.
Official Statements & Responses
Mamdani responded that his concern was not personal; he emphasized that the issue centered on Netanyahu’s alleged role in a genocide and criticized the focus on individual disputes rather than accountability. He also reiterated that, if he had authority, the United States would honor every ICC warrant.
Verbatim Quotes
- “So to all those spreading these lies about my country and about our brave soldiers, whether they sit in this hall or in the office of the antisemitic mayor of New York, I say this: Shame on you,” — Benjamin Netanyahu, israeli prime minister
- “I mean, I was — I was having a meeting with the prime minister of the Netherlands at the LGBTQ center in downtown Manhattan,” — Zohran Mamdani, york city mayor
- “If I had my say, the U.S. government would have joined the ICC, honored every single warrant that they've issued,” — Zohran Mamdani, york city mayor
- “ "All of this is an attempt to distract from responsibility, name as many people as possible, try and make it into a back and forth," Mamdani said.” — Zohran Mamdani, york city mayor
These exchanges highlight a rare public confrontation between a U.S. city official and a foreign head of government, underscoring ongoing tensions over the ICC’s jurisdiction and the broader debate over accountability for alleged war crimes.
