New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has reversed his earlier stance regarding the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his anticipated visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly in September. The Democratic official clarified that he lacks the constitutional and legal jurisdiction to execute such an arrest, walking back his controversial pre-election commitment. This development highlights the complex legal boundaries surrounding municipal authority and international diplomatic immunity.

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