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Adding another layer of complexity, a provocative statement surfaced from a New York City mayoral candidate, Mamdani. He declared that if Benjamin Netanyahu visits New York, he should be arrested for alleged war crimes. This bold stance reflects the highly charged opinions about Netanyahu’s role in the ongoing conflict and raises questions about international law and justice.

Mamdani’s assertion also touches on the fact that the United States does not recognize the Rome Statute—the treaty that established the International Criminal Court—meaning any attempts to pursue such charges in U.S. courts are legally complicated. The tension between diplomatic immunity, international justice, and domestic political debates exemplifies the volatile nature of international diplomacy surrounding Israel.