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NYC mayor calls Netanyahu war criminal, says city lacks arrest authority
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mandani reiterated his position on the Gaza genocide during an interview with CNN broadcast Tuesday, describing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "war criminal," Shehab Wire reported. Mandani said the city lacks the legal authority to arrest him.
The comments reflect ongoing political tension surrounding Netanyahu's potential visit to the United States and questions about legal accountability for actions in Gaza.
