Netanyahu Responds to NYC Mayor's Arrest Threat: 'I'm Not Concerned'
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Netanyahu Responds to NYC Mayor's Arrest Threat: 'I'm Not Concerned'

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Summary:

  • Netanyahu dismissed NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani's threat of arrest as "silly and not serious."

  • Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, cited the International Criminal Court's warrant in his justification.

  • Netanyahu plans to visit NYC with President Trump.

  • Trump called Mamdani a "communist" and criticized his remarks about Jewish people.

  • Netanyahu emphasized the severity of the Hamas attacks and Israel's commitment to security in any peace agreement.

Netanyahu's Defiant Response to NYC Arrest Threat

Following New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's pledge to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon visiting the city, Netanyahu responded with defiance. Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, stated his intention to uphold what he views as alignment with international law, referencing the International Criminal Court's warrant for Netanyahu's arrest.

<img src="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2025/07/1200/675/netanyahu-mamdani.png?ve=1&tl=1" alt="Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani" width="600">

Netanyahu dismissed Mamdani's threat as "silly" and "not serious," asserting he is unconcerned about potential arrest. He plans to visit the city with President Trump. President Trump, in response, called Mamdani a "communist" and criticized his statements regarding Jewish people. The discussion also touched upon the possibility of a two-state solution in Gaza and the Hamas attacks.

<img src="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2025/07/1200/675/netanyahu-at-the-white-house.jpg?ve=1&tl=1" alt="Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pictured at dinner with President Donald Trump" width="600">

Netanyahu emphasized the gravity of the Hamas attacks, describing them as horrific massacres unseen since World War II. He reiterated Israel's commitment to ensuring its security in any potential peace agreement with its neighbors.

<img src="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2025/07/1200/675/trump-netanyahu-nobel-scaled.jpg?ve=1&tl=1" alt="Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize" width="600">

The situation highlights the significant political tensions and contrasting viewpoints on international law and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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