Mamdani slams ‘war criminal’ Netanyahu after conceding legal defeat: ‘Will not be welcoming…’

Published on Jul 23, 2026 11:39 am IST

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city has no legal authority to enforce the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking to reporters, Mamdani said a legal review found that such powers rest outside the city's jurisdiction. However, he added that he would not welcome Netanyahu or "any other war criminals" to New York and urged the U.S. federal government to join the ICC to ensure accountability for alleged crimes against humanity. Watch the full remarks and the latest reactions surrounding the controversy and the ongoing international debate.

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