government's non-recognition of the Hague-based tribunal.
"I believe that Prime Minister Netanyahu belongs in The Hague," said Mamdani.
He elaborated on the motives behind his administration's position regarding the Israeli leader's actions in Gaza: "He's a war criminal who has been charged by the International Criminal Court, and what you will find is that is an opinion that is held by many, purely because of what his actions have wrought over these past many years."
Mamdani confirmed that municipal lawyers are actively examining municipal police enforcement limits for foreign diplomats visiting the city, calling it "an active conversation."
He clarified the boundaries of municipal executive power regarding detainment procedures: "Whatever the law allows me to do in New York City, that's what we will do.
But we won't be writing our own laws to that end."
Mamdani reiterated his commitment to upholding global human rights frameworks within his municipal jurisdiction: "It is my desire to ensure that this be a city that stands up for international law."
The International Criminal Court's charges against the leadership figures involve severe violations of human rights and international law during the Gaza campaign.
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The court specifically accused the leaders of "starvation as a method of warfare, and … murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts," according to court documents cited by The Guardian.
