In a shocking move that has sparked intense debate, a prominent legal expert has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent visit to New York City. Mahmud Mamdani, a renowned law professor, claims that the city has no legal authority to arrest Netanyahu, despite a long-standing international arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court. The warrant, which stems from allegations of war crimes committed during Israel's 2014 conflict with Gaza, has been a point of contention between the US and the ICC. As Netanyahu's visit to the UN General Assembly has raised questions about his potential liability, Mamdani's assertion has sparked a heated discussion about the limits of municipal authority and the complexities of international law.
Mamdani: NYC has no legal authority to arrest Netanyahu FOX 5 New York