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Mamdani backs off threat to arrest Netanyahu

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is stepping back from earlier threats to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his September visit for the U.N. General Assembly.

Published Jul 22, 2026, 10:12 AM EDT | WFMZZ

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing off threats to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visits the city in September for the U.N. General Assembly meeting. The decision marks a retreat from prior warnings about pursuing Netanyahu's arrest during the high-profile visit.