London Mayor joins Mamdani: "Those accused of genocide must stand trial"
Sadiq Khan stated he would pressure the British government to enforce the ICC arrest warrant if Benjamin Netanyahu visits London. Meanwhile, Maryland Governor Wes Moore declined to clarify if his state would attempt to arrest the Prime Minister if he lands at Andrews Air Force Base.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Maryland Governor Wes Moore joined New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani last night in calling to prevent visits by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and to ensure he stands trial following the arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
In an interview, the London Mayor was asked if Britain would enforce the arrest warrant against Netanyahu. Khan, a close friend of Mamdani, stated: "Those accused of genocide must stand trial." He added that he would pressure the Prime Minister to ensure that "the law is enforced" if Netanyahu ever visits London. "People who commit genocide are not welcome in London," he added.
Donald Trump has responded to Mamdani, asserting that Netanyahu will not be arrested. As mentioned, the Maryland Governor also made similar remarks, claiming that Netanyahu committed war crimes and should be held accountable. "Withholding food from human beings and using it as a weapon is a war crime. I think without a doubt that he has committed war crimes, and that he must be held accountable for it," Moore said.
The significance of Moore's words lies in the geographical location of the state he leads: any visit by the Prime Minister to the White House involves physical passage through the sovereign territory of Maryland, as foreign leaders arriving in Washington usually land at Andrews Air Force Base. The Governor's office refused to answer whether the state would attempt to arrest Netanyahu if he were to land there.
Mamdani admitted this week that he does not have the authority to enforce the arrest warrant. "We have explored every possible avenue," he said in a video, "but we do not have the authority to do so." At the beginning of his remarks, Mamdani attacked sharply, labeling Netanyahu a "war criminal" and the "architect of a horrific genocide," holding him responsible for the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
Mamdani, who is currently fighting allegations of antisemitism, added: "There is a reason why the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant against him. Every person must recognize the destruction he has caused and understand that his place is before a court." In concluding his remarks, he called on the Trump administration to enforce the warrant and made it clear that Netanyahu is not welcome in New York.
