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49% of Americans Back ICC Arrest of Netanyahu

7/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

A U.S. poll July 25-27 found 49 % favor arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under the ICC warrant.
The poll showed 27 % opposed and 23 % unsure about the arrest.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) urged the federal government to enforce the November 2024 ICC warrant, saying the city lacks authority.
Senators John Fetterman, Chris Van Hollen, Secretary Marco Rubio and UN ambassador Mike Waltz condemned hosting Netanyahu while the ICC warrant stands.

History

Historical Context

In 2001 the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia arrested Serbian President Slobodan Miloševic, the first sitting head of state detained for war crimes. A July 2024 U.S. poll found 49% favor an ICC warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, prompting lawmakers such as Zohran Mamdani, John Fetterman and Chris Van Hollen to invoke the Miloševic case as precedent.

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Story summary

A U.S. poll July 25-27 found 49 % favor arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under the ICC warrant.
The poll showed 27 % opposed and 23 % unsure about the arrest.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) urged the federal government to enforce the November 2024 ICC warrant, saying the city lacks authority.
Senators John Fetterman, Chris Van Hollen, Secretary Marco Rubio and UN ambassador Mike Waltz condemned hosting Netanyahu while the ICC warrant stands.

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