Netanyahu Invited to NYC on Zohran Mamdani’s Inauguration Day
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Netanyahu to Visit New York Despite Arrest Threat from Mayor-Elect
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TEL AVIV, KOMPAS.com – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to visit New York City in the near future despite threats of arrest from new York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
this statement was made several weeks after he received an invitation to come to the city on January 1, the day Mamdani was inaugurated as Mayor of New York.
Even though he said he would not be able to attend on that date, Netanyahu emphasized his intention to still visit New York at a later date.
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Invitation from the New York City Council
Reported The New York Post on Saturday, December 21, 2025, an invitation to Netanyahu was delivered by a member of the New York City Council from Brooklyn, Inna Vernikov.
The invitation was said to be a response to Mamdani’s statement during the campaign promising to arrest Netanyahu if the Israeli leader set foot in New York.
Vernikov said she was curious to see Mamdani’s reaction if Netanyahu really came to town.
Additionally, she said, the invitation was intended to “reaffirm the deep and enduring ties” between New York City and Israel.
She added that the Jewish community would welcome Netanyahu’s visit.
“I look forward to seeing Benjamin Netanyahu in New york City and the Jewish community will be happy to welcome him, amidst surging antisemitism at home and around the world,” Vernikov said.
Netanyahu: “It will come, but not January 1”
Netanyahu acknowledged the invitation and indicated his willingness to visit, but clarified that it would not be on january 1st.He stated, ”It will come, but not January 1.”
Context and Implications
The situation highlights the increasingly polarized political climate surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on international relations.Mamdani’s pledge to arrest Netanyahu, while potentially legally complex, reflects a growing sentiment among some progressives in the United States who are critical of Israeli policies.
Legal Considerations
The legality of arresting a foreign leader upon arrival in the United States is a complex issue. Generally, heads of state enjoy certain immunities under international law. though, these immunities are not