Trump: Netanyahu will not be arrested in US under ICC warrant
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Former President Donald Trump stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in the United States under an International Criminal Court warrant, responding to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inquiries about the legality of such a detention.
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Why It Matters
Former President Trump commented on the potential arrest of Israeli PM Netanyahu in the US under an ICC warrant, following inquiries by NYC Mayor Mamdani.
WASHINGTON, July 20. /TASS/. There is no threat of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's arrest in the United States under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant, President Donald Trump said.
"Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested, in any way, shape, or form, while in the United States of America," Trump wrote on Truth Social, commenting on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's statements.
The latter had previously said that he was consulting with lawyers on the legality of detaining Netanyahu on the basis of an ICC warrant if he came to New York.
Open Questions
- What is the US official stance on enforcing ICC warrants?
- How will Mamdani respond to Trump's statement?
- What are the specific legal arguments Mamdani's lawyers are considering?
