Mamdanis failed Netanyahu arrest bid: Letters to the Editor July 23, 2026
The Issue: Admitting he can’t arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, Mayor Mamdani calls him a “war criminal.”Hold the front page; the mayor discovered that he can’t arrest Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu (“Zoh is all bark, no cuffs for Bibi,” July 22).He knew full well that he could not arrest Netanyahu, but wouldn’t drop the talk until he got boxed in by critics.Nothing has been gained from this except fanning the flames of Jew- and Israeli-hate, and spreading the false claim of genocide.Mark SeitelmanManhattanMamdani’s silence with regard to Russia, Iran and other violent countries, as compared to Israel, reflects his selective politics.
He should stick to governing New York City, and keep his disturbing views to himself.Roger AdlerManhattanMamdani, who brands Netanyahu as a “war criminal,” doesn’t recognize the historical irony of such a slur.Netanyahu’s older brother was the only Israeli commando killed during the daring 1976 Entebbe raid, which rescued 102 hostages and 12 crew members taken hostage by Palestinian and German terrorists.Mamdani no doubt has more respect for Uganda’s brutal former dictator Idi Amin, who tried but failed to protect the anti-Israel hijackers, as compared to Bibi’s sibling, who sacrificed his life.
When Netanyahu speaks to the United Nations, I hope he makes note of this.Charles WinokoorFall River, Mass.Mamdani does not speak for me when he says that the prime minister of Israel is not welcome in New York City.It is obvious the mayor is trying to score points in the national socialist world.If he wants to be appalled at crimes, he should look to Oct.
7, 2023, and the massacre that occurred in Israel.By the way, that is one that his wife chose to celebrate.My message to the mayor: Read your job description and stay in your lane.Phil SerpicoQueensGiven all his flexing of political muscles since becoming mayor, “tough guy” Zohran should put those muscles where his mouth is.
He should become a deputy and take ...