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

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of inciting hatred after the mayor suggested Netanyahu should be arrested for war crimes. Netanyahu dismissed the ICC's charges as 'bogus' and confirmed his intent to attend the UN General Assembly in New York.
Benjamin Netanyahu speaks in Jerusalem during a press conference, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, on 19 March 2026. Benjamin Netanyahu speaks in Jerusalem during a press conference, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, on 19 March 2026. US news Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ in calls for PM’s arrest Israeli prime minister says ICC’s war crime charges are ‘bogus’ and plans to be in New York for UN gathering this fall
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