Israeli UN ambassador says Mamdani should be arrested instead of Netanyahu
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations called for the arrest of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the United States next week.
TL;DR
- Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon suggested NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani should be arrested.
- Danon's remarks followed Mamdani's expressed desire for Netanyahu's arrest during his US visit.
- Danon accused Mamdani of inciting violence and collaborating with enemies due to a past attempt to meet Iran's UN representative.
- Mamdani stated his administration's focus is on public safety and traffic management for the UN General Assembly.
- Mamdani previously stated his office lacked the authority to arrest Netanyahu and called on President Trump to execute an ICC warrant instead.