Some Democrats condemn Mamdani over comment on possible arrest of Netanyahu

Around 20 July 2026, remarks by New York Mayor Mamdani about a possible arrest of Israel's Netanyahu drew reactions in Israel and the United States. The office of Israel's prime minister criticised Mamdani over the remarks. Some Democrats condemned them, and Fetterman called Mamdani a 'clown' for threatening a Netanyahu arrest.

Trump said Netanyahu would not be arrested if he visits the US, including during a UN visit, and dismissed Mamdani's threat. A New York City politician pushed for a probe into whether Mamdani broke the law by threatening the arrest.