Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Trump: Netanyahu Won't Be Arrested in US
US President Donald Trump has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested while visiting the United States.
This comes after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was considering arresting Netanyahu for war crimes.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has charged Netanyahu with war crimes, but Israel rejects the court's jurisdiction.
Trump praised Netanyahu for his efforts against Iran, which Trump claims has killed many innocent people.
Mamdani believes Netanyahu should be tried by the ICC.
Trump's announcement is a clear stance against Mamdani's considerations.
Netanyahu's office dismissed Mamdani's comments and criticized his position on the possible arrest.
US President Donald Trump announces Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani considers arresting Netanyahu for war crimes.
Trump praises Netanyahu for helping in the war against Iran.
Mamdani believes Netanyahu should be tried by the International Criminal Court.
Trump's announcement is a direct response to Mamdani's considerations.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani
- What
- Trump's announcement that Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Trump credits Netanyahu for helping in the war against Iran and rejects the ICC's jurisdiction
Trump's Stance
Mamdani's Stance
Arrest of Netanyahu
Trump's Stance
Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US.
Mamdani's Stance
Netanyahu should be arrested and tried for war crimes.
ICC's Jurisdiction
Trump's Stance
The ICC is a kangaroo court with no jurisdiction over Israelis.
Mamdani's Stance
The ICC has jurisdiction and Netanyahu should be tried there.
- Benjamin Netanyahu
- Prime Minister of Israel
- Donald Trump
- President of the United States
- Zohran Mamdani
- Mayor of New York City
- International Criminal Court (ICC)
- Court that has charged Netanyahu with war crimes
- Iran
- Country against which Netanyahu is fighting, according to Trump
- UN General Assembly
- Annual gathering of world leaders in New York
Sources
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