Overview
- Mayor Eric Adams confirmed he will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during next week’s U.N. General Assembly in New York.
- Adams criticized Zohran Mamdani’s vow to direct the NYPD to arrest Netanyahu, calling it reckless and saying New York respects the rule of law.
- Mamdani’s pledge cites an International Criminal Court warrant, but the United States is not a party to the ICC treaty and does not recognize its authority.
- New York State Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs declined to endorse Mamdani, citing his criticism of Israel and ties to the Democratic Socialists of America.
- Prosecutors charged Jeremy Fistel of Texas with terroristic threats and harassment against Mamdani, and Netanyahu is also reported to be meeting President Donald Trump next week.