Trump Says Netanyahu Will Not Be Arrested in the U.S.
New York’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, told The New York Times, he was looking into whether he could arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he comes to New York for the U.N. General Assembly.
Former President Donald Trump has made a statement claiming that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in the United States. This comes after New York City Mayor Eric Adams' office said they were looking into whether they had the authority to arrest Netanyahu, amid an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.
The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in connection with alleged war crimes committed during Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The warrant has sparked international attention and raised questions about the potential consequences for Netanyahu if he were to travel to countries that are party to the ICC. The US is not a party to the ICC, but New York City Mayor's comments suggested some uncertainty about the city's obligations.
What's next to watch is whether Netanyahu ultimately travels to the US for the U.N. General Assembly and how US authorities, including potentially federal agencies or New York City officials, respond. Also, keep an eye on the US government's stance on the ICC arrest warrant and any potential diplomatic fallout between the US, Israel, and the ICC.
Originally reported by nytimes.com. NewsProfile adds analysis for general news readers.