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The author (@chocbloke) asserts that an unnamed leader “got the point across” and…

2026-07-23 · 11:54 UTC ·@chocbloke ·0 min read

Brief

The post praises an unnamed leader for demonstrating moral clarity unmatched by western leaders in the last eight years, while a quoted reply from Richard Medhurst disputes the feasibility of Mayor Mamdani arresting Netanyahu, arguing the US isn’t bound by the Rome Statute, heads of state have diplomatic immunity, and expecting a local mayor to execute an ICC-style arrest near UN headquarters is theatrically unrealistic.

Why it matters

The author (@chocbloke) asserts that an unnamed leader “got the point across” and was the only leader showing moral clarity, contrasting that with “so-called western leaders” over the past eight years.

Key details

  • Richard Medhurst (@richimedhurst) counters that Mayor Mamdani cannot arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, citing three legal/political points: the US is not a party to the Rome Statute, heads of state enjoy diplomatic immunity, and it’s inconsistent to criticize US visa blocks for Palestinian officials while expecting a local mayor to carry out an ICC-style arrest near UN HQ; he calls the idea “bit theatrical.”
Source evidence

He got the point across as the only leader with moral clarity. That’s more than what any of your so-called western leaders have done in 8 years.

Richard Medhurst (@richimedhurst)

I told you Mamdani can't arrest Netanyahu:

—US isn't party to the Rome Statute
—Leaders enjoy diplomatic immunity
—Critics blast the US for blocking visas to Palestinian officials, yet expect a local mayor to execute an ICC arrest near UNHQ

Bit theatrical to say the least, no?

— https://nitter.net/richimedhurst/status/2080107529313415518#m