Trump says Benjamin Netanyahu ‘will not be arrested’ if he visits the US
Summary
President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested if he visits the United States, despite an international arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This statement responds to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s suggestion that the city might arrest Netanyahu during the UN General Assembly.Key Facts
- Netanyahu has an arrest warrant from the ICC since November 2024 for alleged war crimes in Gaza.
- President Trump stated Netanyahu “will not be arrested” in the US under any circumstances.
- Mayor Mamdani said he is exploring legal options to arrest Netanyahu if he visits New York during the UN meeting.
- The ICC is based in The Hague, Netherlands, and deals with war crimes and crimes against humanity.
- The US does not recognize the ICC’s authority and is not a member of the court.
- Mamdani called Netanyahu a war criminal and supports international law enforcement.
- Other Israeli and Palestinian leaders, including former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif, have also been targeted by ICC arrest warrants.
- The ICC accuses these leaders of war crimes such as using starvation as warfare and committing inhumane acts in Gaza.
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