NYC Mayor Mamdani calls for arrest of Netanyahu during US visit; Trump rejects demand

Published Jul 28, 04:39 AM UTC

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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has publicly called on the U.S. government to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the United States. The call comes amid ongoing international legal debates regarding Netanyahu. In response, U.S. President Donald Trump firmly stated that Netanyahu would 'under no circumstances be arrested,' effectively rejecting the mayor's demand. The incident highlights political tensions between local and federal authorities in the U.S. regarding foreign policy and international law. The article, published by Die Welt on July 28, 2026, reports the exchange without additional commentary.

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Original headline: New Yorks Bürgermeister Mamdani fordert Festnahme von Netanjahu

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