Netanyahu Slams NYC Mayor Mamdani Over ICC Warrant Push

In an interview aired Sunday on Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures, Netanyahu said Mamdani, who is of Indian descent, was pushing for an International Criminal Court warrant against him to stir division. The prime minister claimed the mayor's actions were part of a broader effort to pit communities against one another in the United States.

Mamdani, a progressive Democrat who took office in January, has been vocal in his criticism of Israel's military operations in Gaza. He has called on the ICC to issue an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged war crimes, a move that has drawn sharp rebukes from pro-Israel groups and Republican lawmakers.

Netanyahu's remarks come amid rising tensions between the Israeli government and some American city officials, particularly those in Democratic strongholds. The prime minister has previously clashed with other US politicians over his handling of the conflict, but his direct attack on a sitting mayor is unusual.

Mamdani's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The ICC has not yet made a formal decision on any warrant application, and the issue remains a flashpoint in US politics, with some states passing laws to punish companies or individuals who support ICC investigations into Israel.

The exchange highlights the growing divide over Israel policy within the Democratic Party, as younger and more diverse lawmakers like Mamdani push for a tougher stance on Israeli actions, while establishment figures continue to back the longtime ally.