# Israeli UN Envoy Calls Mamdani a 'Clown' Over Demand to Arrest Netanyahu

Israeli UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan sharply criticized Columbia University professor Mahmood Mamdani for calling for the arrest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, labeling him a "clown" and dismissing the demand as a publicity stunt. The exchange highlights growing tensions around international legal actions against Israeli leaders amid the Gaza conflict.

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- [Fox News World](https://www.foxnews.com/world/israeli-un-envoy-blasts-mamdani-clown-call-arrest-netanyahu-stunt) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:35:05 -0400