Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ in calls for PM’s arrest

The Guardian reports that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, citing International Criminal Court war crimes charges related to the Gaza conflict. Mamdani urged the federal government to execute the warrant if Netanyahu visits for the United Nations General Assembly in September. Netanyahu dismissed the charges as 'bogus' and said he intends to attend anyway, accusing Mamdani of 'fomenting hate.'

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