# New York figure explores arresting Netanyahu during his visit

A New York-based individual named Mamdani is reportedly looking into the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his upcoming visit to the city. The inquiry appears related to ongoing international legal actions against Netanyahu. This development highlights the potential legal risks for world leaders traveling abroad.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/18/new-yorks-mamdani-says-looking-into-netanyahu-arrest-during-city-visit?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/19/mamdani-netanyahu) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:38:11 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/21/mamdani-benjamin-netanyahu-arrest-authority) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:08:28 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/22/aje-onl-nf_new-yorks-mayor-calls-netanyahu-a-war-criminal-210726?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:07:58 +0000