Mamdani calls for Netanyahu's arrest ahead of NYC visit for United Nations General Assembly
Mamdani told CNN that he believes Netanyahu to be "a war criminal and an architect of a horrific genocide," and acknowledged that he lacks the authority to arrest him
Assessment
Mahmood Mamdani has publicly called for Benjamin Netanyahu's arrest ahead of the Israeli prime minister's visit to New York for the UN General Assembly. Mamdani told CNN he considers Netanyahu a war criminal and genocide architect, though he admitted he has no power to carry out an arrest. The statement adds political noise around Netanyahu's diplomatic trip but carries no legal force. Watch whether any official body or foreign government picks up the rhetoric.