Zohran Mamdani, the Mayor of New York City, stated on Wednesday that he does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He emphasized his support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) and urged federal authorities to enforce the ICC's warrant for Netanyahu's arrest if he visits the city in the fall. Mamdani made these remarks during a press conference, calling on the federal government to cooperate with the ICC in executing the warrant.
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New York City Mayor Mamdani Calls for Enforcement of ICC Warrant Against Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed his inability to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while advocating for the enforcement of an International Criminal Court warrant against him. Mamdani urged federal authorities to take action should Netanyahu visit the city.
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