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Trump dismisses possibility of Netanyahu arrest in New York

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in New York.
  • Trump asserted that Netanyahu is fighting against Iran and dismissed the possibility of his arrest while in the U.S.
  • New York City Mayor Eric Adams is reportedly exploring whether the city has the authority to detain Netanyahu, who is expected to attend the UN General Assembly in September.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in New York, directly countering discussions about such a possibility. Trump asserted on social media that Netanyahu "is fighting against the Islamic Republic of Iran" and will not face arrest while in the United States.

This statement comes after New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicated he was consulting with the city's legal team regarding the potential for ordering the NYPD to detain Netanyahu. Adams had previously stated to The New York Times, "I believe Prime Minister Netanyahu belongs in The Hague. He is a war criminal."

No será arrestado, de ninguna manera, forma o figura, mientras esté en los Estados Unidos de América. Está luchando contra la República Islámica de Irán.

— Donald TrumpStating his belief that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would not be arrested in the U.S.

Netanyahu is expected to be in New York for the UN General Assembly in September. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in 2024 concerning alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity related to Israel's offensive in Gaza, which began after the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023. Netanyahu's office has criticized both Mayor Adams and the ICC, asserting the court lacks jurisdiction in the U.S. and Israel.

Creo que el primer ministro Netanyahu pertenece a La Haya. Es un criminal de guerra.

— Eric AdamsExpressing his view on Prime Minister Netanyahu's legal standing.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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