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Trump Vows Netanyahu Immunity as ICC War-Crimes Warrant Issued

7/21/2026

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President Donald Trump pledged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested during his UN visit.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City is reviewing detention under ICC warrant.
The ICC issued a November 2024 warrant accusing Benjamin Netanyahu of Gaza war crimes and crimes against humanity.
U.S. officials say the ICC warrant cannot be enforced in United States since country has not ratified Rome Statute and head-of-state immunity applies.

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President Donald Trump pledged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested during his UN visit.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City is reviewing detention under ICC warrant.
The ICC issued a November 2024 warrant accusing Benjamin Netanyahu of Gaza war crimes and crimes against humanity.
U.S. officials say the ICC warrant cannot be enforced in United States since country has not ratified Rome Statute and head-of-state immunity applies.