Mamdani's Netanyahu Arrest Talk Splits Democrats on Israel Policy

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said there was an active staff discussion about potentially arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he attends the UN General Assembly, a remark that drew swift condemnation from several Democrats, including Sen. John Fetterman (calling Mamdani a “clown”) and Rep. Ro Khanna (urging focus on legal processes and war-avoidance). Mamdani’s predecessor, Eric Adams, called the idea reckless. The exchange comes as Democrats vote to cut off military aid to Israel, highlighting a growing rift within the party over Israel policy and international law.
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- Mamdani Says He May Still Order Netanyahu’s Arrest The New York Times
- Mamdani trying to arrest Netanyahu would give both men the exact headline they want The Times of Israel
- ‘He’s a war criminal’: Mamdani exploring whether he can arrest Netanyahu if he visits New York The Guardian
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