The video marked one of Mamdani's strongest public attacks on Israel since taking office.Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts as teammate Tim Hardaway Jr.runs up after Irving scored the game-winning shot ending the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Dallas, Sunday, March 17, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 08, 2026 in New York City.
(Al Bello/Getty Images)In the clip, Mamdani accused Netanyahu of committing genocide against Palestinians and called on the federal government to execute the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant if the Israeli leader visits New York City.MAMDANI SETS INTERNET ABLAZE WITH VIDEO EXPLAINING CAVE ON PLAN TO ARREST NETANYAHU: 'WHAT A JOKE'Mamdani's remarks made no mention of Hamas' Oct.7 terrorist attacks on Israel.Wembanyama (the league's next "face") and Irving appeared to endorse rhetoric condemned as virulent, reckless and inherently antisemitic.Mamdani conceded New York City couldn't arrest Netanyahu, then called on the federal government to do it instead.New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his administration is exploring whether the city has legal authority to arrest Netanyahu if he visits for the U.N.
General Assembly.(Ronen Zvulun/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)"Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal, the architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people," Mamdani declared.He went on to accuse Netanyahu of responsibility for civilian deaths and humanitarian conditions in Gaza."He is responsible for the killing of more than 73,000 people, for the maiming of tens of thousands of children as those who survive undergo amputation without anesthesia, for the targeting of neonatal hospitals and maternity care centers, denying newborns even the chance to live," Mamdani claimed.Mamdani also accused Israel o...