Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' and calls ICC war-crimes charges 'bogus'

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of "fomenting hate" after Mamdani called for Netanyahu's arrest as a war criminal due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Netanyahu dismissed the International Criminal Court's war-crimes charges as "bogus." This clash highlights the intense global debate surrounding Israel's actions in Gaza and underscores the polarizing nature of the conflict, which has significant implications for international diplomacy and peace efforts. The exchange also sheds light on the contentious role of global leaders in addressing war crimes and humanitarian crises.