In a significant development, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' special counsel, Mark Mamdani, has announced that he will not pursue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his scheduled visit to the city. Mamdani's decision comes after it became clear that New York City does not have the legal authority to arrest a foreign head of state. The move marks a shift in the city's stance, which had initially sparked controversy over its plans to potentially detain Netanyahu. The decision is likely to ease tensions between New York City and Israel, but it also raises questions about the limits of local law enforcement's power in dealing with international leaders.
Mamdani says he won't try to arrest Israel's Netanyahu, acknowledges NYC doesn't have legal authority CBS News
