Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to New York City has drawn criticism from prominent academic Mahmood Mamdani, who has suggested that Netanyahu should face arrest. Mamdani, a scholar known for his work on colonialism and genocide, referenced the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, implying that Netanyahu could be held accountable for alleged war crimes. The remarks come as Netanyahu attends the United Nations General Assembly, a routine diplomatic trip. However, advocates for Palestinian rights have long called for international legal action against Israeli leaders. The ICC has an ongoing investigation into possible war crimes in Palestinian territories, though Israel is not a party to the Rome Statute and disputes the court's jurisdiction. Mamdani's statement is not an official legal move but reflects growing global pressure on Netanyahu. The Israeli government has dismissed such calls as politically motivated. Netanyahu's visit continues amid heightened tensions in the region.