Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to New York City Mayor Mamdani's recent comments about enforcing an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him. Mamdani later acknowledged he lacked the legal authority to carry out such an arrest. Netanyahu accused the mayor of inciting hate, referencing recent stabbings in New York that targeted Jewish and Asian individuals.
The stabbings have raised concerns among Jewish New Yorkers, with Netanyahu stating they are currently fearful. Mamdani's office has not commented on the situation, and he has called for federal action regarding Netanyahu's presence in the city, emphasizing that the prime minister is unwelcome in New York City.