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Mamdani admits he can’t arrest Netanyahu — but rips him as ‘war criminal’ not welcome in NYC

Jul 22, 2026Right

Mamdani said his administration legally cannot take Netanyahu into custody if he visits the Big Apple, in a video posted on X.

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