Trump Says Netanyahu Will Not Be Arrested During U.S. Visit in September
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested during his planned visit to the United States in September, responding to speculation surrounding the upcoming trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. (Aaj English TV)
Trump made the remarks in a post on Truth Social, stating that Netanyahu “will not be arrested, in any way, shape, or form” while in the United States. (Aaj English TV)
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Comments Come Amid Legal Debate
The statement follows comments by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who said the city’s legal team was examining what legal options, if any, could exist regarding Netanyahu’s visit in light of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). (The Guardian)
The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in 2024 over alleged war crimes related to the Gaza conflict. Israel rejects the court’s jurisdiction and denies the allegations. The United States is not a member of the ICC and does not recognize its jurisdiction. (Aaj English TV)
Netanyahu Expected at UN General Assembly
Netanyahu is expected to travel to New York in September to attend the annual United Nations General Assembly, where world leaders gather for high-level diplomatic meetings.
Trump’s statement sought to reassure that the Israeli leader would not face arrest while on U.S. soil. (Moneycontrol)
Bottom Line
President Donald Trump has stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested during his September visit to the United States, pushing back against speculation surrounding the trip. The comments come amid ongoing international legal and political debate over the ICC warrant against Netanyahu. (Aaj English TV)
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