Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for calling on federal authorities to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his upcoming visit to the city. Mamdani referred to Netanyahu as a 'war criminal' and the 'architect of a horrific genocide' against Palestinians, urging the federal government to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him. Danon dismissed Mamdani's remarks as a 'joke' and a 'stunt,' suggesting that the mayor should focus on local issues instead. Mamdani has made several allegations against Netanyahu, including claims of responsibility for numerous deaths and humanitarian crises in Gaza, while Danon countered that humanitarian aid is being delivered to the region. The Israeli government has rejected the ICC's jurisdiction and the legitimacy of the arrest warrant, stating that there is no legal basis for Mamdani's comments. Netanyahu is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly in September.
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Israeli UN Ambassador Criticizes NYC Mayor's Call for Netanyahu Arrest
Danny Danon, Israel's UN ambassador, criticized NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for calling for the arrest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the city. Mamdani labeled Netanyahu a 'war criminal,' while Danon dismissed the claims as unfounded and urged the mayor to focus on local issues instead.
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Israeli UN envoy blasts Mamdani as 'clown' over call to arrest Netanyahu: 'It's a stunt'
Israeli UN Ambassador Criticizes NYC Mayor's Call for Netanyahu Arrest