Representative Gregory Meeks, a Democrat from New York, says he hopes New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attempt to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if Netanyahu visits the city. Meeks made the comments to CNN in response to recent remarks by Netanyahu, which prompted discussion about whether officials could seek an arrest under applicable legal authorities or related actions. Meeks’ statement focuses on preventing any attempted arrest and instead emphasizes that he hopes Mamdani does not take such action during a potential visit. The reporting centers on the political and legal tension around the prospect of arrest efforts by city-level officials, while not detailing specific charges or the legal basis Meeks or others would rely on. Across the coverage, the central point is Meeks’ expressed hope that Mamdani will avoid any arrest-related steps in connection with Netanyahu’s potential New York trip.