Mamdani says he doesn’t have legal authority to arrest Netanyahu

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has reversed his earlier pledge to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the UN General Assembly in September, citing a lack of legal authority to enforce such a warrant. This decision follows a promise made earlier that sparked international attention and controversy. The shift highlights the complexities and limitations of local jurisdictions in enforcing actions against high-profile international figures, emphasizing the importance of international diplomacy and legal frameworks in such scenarios.