Mamdani says he is looking into whether he can order Netanyahu's arrest
- Posted on July 19, 2026
- By Newsday
- 0 Views
- 1 min read
In brief
New York City's mayor has initiated a comprehensive legal review to assess the constitutional and procedural feasibility of instructing the NYPD to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu. During an interview with the New York Times, the mayor disclosed that his administrative team is currently examining relevant statutes and international law implications to determine whether such an action would withstand judicial scrutiny and comply with established legal frameworks governing municipal police authority.
Summary auto-generated by AI from the original publisher's content. Editorial standards.
Mamdani says he is looking into whether he can order Netanyahu's arrest
The mayor told the New York Times podcast "The Interview" that he was still working with his staff to determine if ordering the New York Police Department to detain Netanyahu would be legal.
