Zohran Mamdani Considers Ordering Arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu: 'He's a War Criminal'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shared that he is considering directing the New York Police Department to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in September, describing him as a 'war criminal.'

'He's a war criminal who has been charged by the International Criminal Court,' Mamdani said. 'And what you will find is that is an opinion that is held by many, purely because of what his actions have wrought over these last many years.'

During an appearance on a radio show, Netanyahu responded to Mamdani's threat, stating that Mamdani 'should look at who he's condemning,' and adding: 'He's condemning Israel, the one democracy that stands shoulder to shoulder with American values.'

During an interview on Fox News Channel's The Story in October 2025, Mamdani shared that he would 'exhaust every legal option' to arrest Netanyahu if he arrived in the city.