Trump rules out Netanyahu arrest in U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump has firmly stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not face arrest during any potential visit to the United States for the UN General Assembly in September.

Trump issued the declaration on his social media platform, Truth Social, directly addressing comments made by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani had indicated in a recent interview that he was in discussions regarding the city's authority to detain the Israeli leader, whom he labeled a "war criminal."

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Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in any way and under any circumstances during his stay in the United States of America.

Mamdani expressed his belief that Netanyahu "belongs in The Hague," referring to the seat of the International Criminal Court (ICC). However, the Israeli mission to the UN in New York asserted confidence in Netanyahu's attendance, stating Mamdani's remarks lack any legal basis.

An international arrest warrant for Netanyahu was issued in November 2024 by the ICC, alleging war crimes in the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu vehemently denies these accusations. Israel does not recognize the ICC's jurisdiction, while the U.S. also does not recognize the court.

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I am of the opinion that Netanyahu belongs in The Hague.