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Mamdani again calls for Israel’s Netanyahu to be arrested when he comes to NY this week: ‘A war criminal’

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Nesi, C., & McCarthy, C. (2026, September 22). Mamdani again calls for Israel’s Netanyahu to be arrested when he comes to NY this week: ‘A war criminal’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/22/us-news/mamdani-again-calls-for-israels-netanyahu-to-be-arrested-when-he-comes-to-ny-this-week-a-war-criminal/

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City called for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be arrested on war crimes charges just days before Netanyahu is set to speak at the UN General Assembly in New York. During a CNN interview, Mamdani referred to Netanyahu as "a war criminal and an architect of genocide against Palestinians." He also emphasized the importance of accountability in politics, though he admitted that he lacks the authority to arrest Netanyahu himself.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani renewed calls for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be arrested when he visits New York this week for the UN General Assembly. In an interview with CNN, Mamdani described Netanyahu as a war criminal and architect of genocide against Palestinians. He emphasized the importance of accountability in politics, stating that no one should be above international laws regarding war crimes if the International Criminal Court deems it necessary. This comes after Mamdani attempted to clarify previous statements from July where he urged protesters to take action if Netanyahu wasn't arrested upon his arrival.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani renewed his call for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be arrested for war crimes and accused him of visiting a “genocide” on Palestinians just days before the leader is to speak at the UN General Assembly. asserted

leader → renew → Assembly

“When it comes to Benjamin Netanyahu, I have described him as I believe him to be — a war criminal and an architect of a horrific genocide of the Palestinian people,” the mayor told CNN after a cordial meeting with President Trump at Gracie Mansion Monday. asserted

mayor → come → Mansion

“I do believe that that is something that should be honored, because what we want to see, and we’ve been talking about this today, is a faith in our politics, a faith in accountability,” Mamdani said. asserted

Mamdani → believe → accountability

“If the International Criminal Court deems someone worthy of an arrest because of a violation of those laws, then who are we to say that anyone should be above that? asserted

anyone → deem → that

And I think very clearly that everyone should be held accountable to it,” Mamdani said. asserted

Mamdani → think → it

The mayor’s remarks come amid his attempt to walk back his July statement urging protesters to take to the streets while Netanyahu is in town for the high-stakes UN meeting if he wasn’t arrested, a call to action he now claims he never made. uncertain

he → come → action

Mamdani has admitted he lacks the power to arrest Netanyahu himself as mayor of New York City despite his campaign pledges. asserted

he → admit → pledges

Mamdani again calls for Israel’s Netanyahu to be arrested when he comes to NY this week: ‘A war criminal’

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