Multiple reports describe remarks by Russell Mamdani in connection with the arrest warrant for Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu. Mamdani states that, in his view, he does not have independent legal authority to enforce the warrant. He argues that enforcement responsibility rests with the federal government instead. The reporting also notes that his position is being criticized as a “U-turn,” suggesting that his stance has changed or is inconsistent with earlier positions. In the accounts provided, Mamdani’s core message is that while his office or jurisdiction may not be empowered to carry out the warrant independently, the federal government does hold the relevant legal authority to enforce it. The outlets frame his comments as a plea to federal authorities to take action, rather than him seeking to directly execute the arrest warrant. The accounts do not provide additional legal details beyond Mamdani’s stated lack of independent authority and his view that federal authorities have the power to enforce the warrant.