BROOKLYN – On Monday, New York City Councilmember Inna Vernikov sent a formal letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, inviting him to visit New York City on the day Zohran Mamdani is scheduled to be sworn in as Mayor of New York City. Vernikov wrote in her letter that the invitation was intended to spite Mamdani politically.
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The move comes amid tensions: during his campaign, Mamdani repeatedly said he would seek to have Netanyahu arrested if he attempted a visit to New York, citing his opposition to the Prime Minister’s policies. While largely symbolic, the threat has made the upcoming swearing-in a focal point of political drama.
Vernikov, a vocal supporter of Israel and critic of Mamdani’s progressive politics, said the timing of the invitation was intentional. “This is about sending a message,” she wrote in her letter.
One of @ZohranKMamdani’s campaign promises was to arrest @netanyahu, the duly elected Prime Minister of @Israel, upon his arrival in NYC. On January 1, Mamdani will take office. And also on January 1st, I look forward to welcoming Bibi to New York City. NY🗽will always stand with… pic.twitter.com/bCXIpYXBFJ
— Councilwoman Inna Vernikov (@InnaVernikov) November 11, 2025
Thank you, Inna Vernikov!
Arresting Netanyahu would violate two federal laws (he has diplomatic immunity, and federal law prohibits any cooperation with the ICC). I foresee lawsuits on the horizon.
It is a Great idea, I don’t know her but she sounds like a Champion of Jews and Israel, and seems to be a true Patriot
Commrade Momzerdani does not care about federal law. He would arrest Bibi to satisfy his moslem arab brothers.
Let mamdani arrest bibi so the mossa
D can blow up his behind to smithereens
I love her so much
Don’t go Bibi, it’s a trap! (Not setup by Inna).
But if you do, you’ll have Rikers Island all to yourself cuz MamZORdummy will empty it out.
Kol. Hakavod
Mamdani wont arrest Netanyahu and Councilmember Inna Vernikov is an agitator.
is she 50? is she married?
seems she is more interested in social media posts than dealing with constituents. remember she supported no bail cuomo