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Mamdani Backs Down on Netanyahu Arrest | New York City News
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has backed off his pledge to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, admitting the city lacks legal authority to enforce an ICC warrant — a reversal that comes after months of fiery rhetoric. Mamdani, who once vowed to have Netanyahu detained during his 2025 campaign and called him a war criminal, now urges the Trump administration to act instead. His stance, rooted in staunch support for Palestinians, drew backlash from Trump and raised legal questions, especially since the U.S. doesn’t recognize ICC jurisdiction. Netanyahu’s office accused…
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