A fresh political confrontation has erupted between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to The New York Times, Mamdani described Netanyahu as a “war criminal” and said he belongs in The Hague, reportedly raising the possibility of arrest if he visits New York City. Netanyahu has hit back, accusing Mamdani of secretly hating the United States. The exchange has intensified an already polarising debate over Israel, Gaza and international accountability.
