High-profile case9/22/2026

Netanyahu Responded to Mamdani’s Promise to Order His Arrest

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly spoke out against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ahead of his planned trip to the United Nations General Assembly. Mamdani had previously promised to order Netanyahu’s arrest pursuant to an International Criminal Court warrant, but the source does not report that New York authorities issued a separate warrant.

Key facts

•Publication date: September 22, 2026
•Participants: Benjamin Netanyahu and Zohran Mamdani
•Basis for Mamdani’s statement: an International Criminal Court warrant
•Planned UN address: September 24, 2026
•More than 60 police officers and detectives might have participated in providing security
•No case number or new judicial decision was specified

What Happened

On September 22, 2026, Netanyahu said to Mamdani: “I am coming to expose the truth about you.” The prime minister explained his remark by citing the mayor’s alleged support for Hamas and incitement to riots against New York Jews. This was a political statement, not a legal proceeding or a decision by an Israeli government authority.

The Nature of the Arrest Dispute

During the election campaign, Mamdani promised to order Netanyahu’s arrest if he came to New York, relying on the International Criminal Court warrant. According to Mamdani, Netanyahu belongs in The Hague. The article does not clarify the New York City mayor’s legal authority, the process for enforcing an International Criminal Court warrant in the United States, or the position of a U.S. court.

Preparations for the Visit

According to the source, Netanyahu was scheduled to arrive on September 23, address the UN on September 24 at 9:00 p.m. Israel time, and return to Israel on September 25, before the Sukkot holiday. More than 60 police officers and detectives were expected to participate in the inner and outer security perimeters, alongside federal, state, and Israeli security personnel. The landing was planned at Newark Airport, and the source ruled out any connection between this decision and Mamdani or a possible provocation.

No Court Decision

The report did not state that a U.S. court had issued a new warrant, that the police had decided to carry out an arrest, or that Netanyahu had been arrested. It also contained no legal case number, name of the court hearing the dispute, amount in shekels, or relevant Israeli statute. It reported only on the prior International Criminal Court warrant and the parties’ public statements.

What this means for you

For Israeli residents, this report in itself creates no new rights, obligations, or travel restrictions. It shows that a foreign warrant and statements by a local politician may affect the security and organization of a visit by an Israeli officeholder. However, the article does not support the conclusion that New York authorities actually initiated arrest proceedings or obtained an appropriate decision from a U.S. court.

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