NYC Would Arrest Netanyahu: Zohran Mamdani’s Viral Claim Shakes Internet

Jun 26, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Who is Zohran Mamdani? A 33-year-old Queens assemblyman, democratic socialist, and winner of the NYC Democratic mayoral primary

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In December, during an interview with Mehdi Hasan, Mamdani was asked if he'd welcome Israeli PM Netanyahu to NYC, given the U.S. isn't an ICC signatory

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Mamdani responded: “No. As mayor, New York City would arrest Benjamin Netanyahu… our values align with international law”

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Though neither the U.S. nor Israel is an ICC member, Mamdani argued city officials must still act on war-crimes warrants

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Mamdani supports BDS, a Palestinian-led movement, and aims to enforce international law through city policy if elected

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