Trump says Benjamin Netanyahu ‘will not be arrested’ if he visits the US

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Zohran Mamdani *International Criminal Court New York City Benjamin Netanyahu Karim Khan

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Jul 20 Evening

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The Guardian - World News23h ago

Trump says Benjamin Netanyahu ‘will not be arrested’ if he visits the US

Donald Trump stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "will not be arrested" if he visits the United States. This comes after New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he was exploring the possibility of arresting Netanyahu if he visits the city during the UN General Assembly in September. Trump, in a Truth Social post, asserted that Netanyahu would not be arrested in the U.S. and defended him as fighting against Iran. Adams, who believes Netanyahu is a war criminal charged by the International Criminal Court (ICC), is consulting with the city's law department about his authority to detain Netanyahu. The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. The U.S. does not recognize the ICC's jurisdiction.

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Al Jazeera23h ago

Trump rejects Mamdani threat to arrest Israel’s Netanyahu for war crimes

US President Donald Trump has stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "will not be arrested, in any way, shape, or form" if he visits the United States. This statement comes in response to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's suggestion that his administration is considering arresting Netanyahu for war crimes should he attend the UN General Assembly in New York this September. Mamdani cited an International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued in 2024, charging Netanyahu with war crimes during Israel's actions in Gaza. Mamdani is reportedly consulting with the city's Law Department regarding his legal authority to detain a foreign leader. Trump made his pledge on social media, acknowledging Israel's assistance in the US war on Iran.

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Donald Trump stated that Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested if he visits the US.

— Donald Trump

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is exploring the possibility of arresting Netanyahu if he visits the city.

— Zohran Mamdani

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Benjamin Netanyahu is the subject of an international criminal court arrest warrant since November 2024 over alleged war crimes in Gaza.

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The ICC accused Israeli leaders of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, including starvation as a method of warfare.

— International Criminal Court

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The US does not recognize the ICC’s jurisdiction and is not a party to the court.

Jul 19 Evening

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Fox News - World2d ago

Netanyahu fires back at NYC Mayor Mamdani's vow to enforce 'bogus arrest warrant'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has responded forcefully to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's vow to explore arresting Netanyahu during an expected visit under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant. Netanyahu's office accused Mamdani of attacking Israel to distract from his own record in New York, calling the ICC a "kangaroo court" with no jurisdiction over Israelis. They further claimed the ICC warrant was "bogus" and issued by a former prosecutor seeking to divert attention from allegations against him. Israel maintains it will ignore the ICC warrant while combating Hamas. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Democratic Senator John Fetterman criticized Mamdani's stance as political theater and reckless, with former Mayor Eric Adams warning of potential risks to Americans abroad.

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South China Morning Post2d ago

Israeli PM’s office slams New York mayor over Netanyahu arrest remarks

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. This statement came after Mayor Mamdani indicated he is considering whether to arrest the Israeli leader during an upcoming United Nations summit. Netanyahu's office, in an X post, advised Mamdani to concentrate on addressing issues within New York, suggesting his actions are an attempt to distract from his own policy failures. The office further alleged that Mamdani, similar to Karim Khan, seems focused on diverting public attention by targeting the leader of Israel and its democracy.

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The Guardian - World News2d ago

‘He’s a war criminal’: Mamdani exploring whether he can arrest Netanyahu if he visits New York

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is exploring whether his administration has the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city for the UN General Assembly in September. Mamdani stated he is in active conversation with the city's law department about this possibility, citing the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant for Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza. Mamdani believes Netanyahu is a war criminal and belongs in The Hague, where the ICC is located. Legal experts previously suggested such an arrest would be practically impossible and could conflict with the U.S. federal government, which does not recognize the ICC's authority. Netanyahu has dismissed the threat, and Israeli officials have criticized Mamdani's stance.

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a 'war criminal'.

— Zohran Mamdani

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Netanyahu's office accused Mamdani of attacking the Jewish state to distract from his record in New York.

— Netanyahu's office

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Netanyahu's office called the ICC arrest warrant 'bogus' and issued by a 'disgraced former ICC Prosecutor'.

— Netanyahu's office

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Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated Mamdani is engaging in 'political theater' and is an 'antisemitic mayor'.

— Mike Pompeo

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The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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Jul 18 Evening

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Al Jazeera3d ago

New York’s Mamdani says looking into Netanyahu arrest during city visit

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is consulting with the city's legal advisers regarding the potential arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mamdani reiterated his belief that Netanyahu, who faces an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza, should be brought to justice. During his mayoral campaign, Mamdani had pledged to arrest Netanyahu if he visited New York for the United Nations General Assembly in September. He stated that he is exploring what legal actions are permissible within New York City's authority. Netanyahu, in response to Mamdani's call, suggested that Mamdani harbors animosity towards America.

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Mamdani believes Netanyahu belongs in The Hague and is a war criminal charged by the ICC.

— Zohran Mamdani

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is consulting city authorities on arresting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits for UNGA.

— Zohran Mamdani

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Netanyahu stated that Mamdani secretly 'hates America'.

— Benjamin Netanyahu

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Mamdani pledged to arrest Netanyahu during his mayoral campaign.

— Zohran Mamdani