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Kyle Kuzma criticizes Mayor Mamdani's comments on Netanyahu

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 4:31 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Kyle Kuzma criticizes Mayor Mamdani's comments on Netanyahu

Summary

NBA player Kyle Kuzma called out New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his recent statement about wanting to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a post on X dated July 26, Kuzma accused Mamdani of ‘cosplaying’ as president and criticized public figures for seeking attention without real authority. Mamdani's comments stemmed from concerns over Netanyahu's upcoming visit to the UN, where he is also facing scrutiny for war crimes. Following backlash against his post, Kuzma defended his position on social media, making further remarks about the nature of public discourse. The mayor's office has not publicly responded to Kuzma's allegations.

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Key Details

•Kuzma criticized Mamdani for calling for Netanyahu's arrest.
•Mamdani seeks federal action against Netanyahu before UN visit.
•Kuzma's post reflects a trend of public figures inauthentically engaging on serious issues.
•The mayor's office has not responded to Kuzma's comments.

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4:31 PMYahoo Sports — NBA star accuses Mamdani of 'cosplaying' as president

What they're saying

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, or "any other war criminal at large" is not welcome in New York City and called for his arrest.
— Yahoo Sports

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