Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his comments regarding a potential arrest warrant against Netanyahu. Mamdani, a Democrat, stated that his administration is exploring the possibility of arresting Netanyahu during an upcoming visit to New York, citing an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant. In response, Netanyahu's office described the ICC as lacking jurisdiction over Americans or Israelis and labeled the arrest warrant as 'bogus.' They also accused Mamdani of attempting to distract from issues in New York City. Netanyahu's office emphasized that Israel will ignore the ICC warrant while continuing its military operations against Hamas in Gaza. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other political figures have also criticized Mamdani's statements, suggesting they are politically motivated and could have negative implications for U.S. foreign relations.
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Netanyahu Responds to NYC Mayor Mamdani's Comments on Arrest Warrant
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has responded to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's comments about a potential arrest warrant against him, calling the warrant 'bogus' and accusing Mamdani of trying to distract from local issues. Netanyahu's office stated that Israel will ignore the ICC warrant while continuing its operations against Hamas. Political figures, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, have criticized Mamdani's remarks as politically motivated.
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Netanyahu Responds to NYC Mayor Mamdani's Comments on Arrest Warrant