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Benjamin Netanyahu's US visit sparks arrest dispute and Trump denial

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that the city lacks legal authority to enforce the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he attends the United Nations General Assembly in September. Mamdani called on the federal government to act on the warrant, describing Netanyahu as a "war criminal" and stating he is not welcome in New York.

The ICC issued the warrant in 2024 over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the Gaza conflict, which Israel denies. President Donald Trump posted on social media that Netanyahu "will not be arrested in any way, shape, or form while in the United States," echoing his earlier remarks to the Israeli leader.

Separate reports allege that aides close to U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance attempted to block a planned Trump‑Netanyahu meeting, fearing the Israeli premier would push a harder line on Iran. The White House denied the claim. Multiple language versions of the story reiterate Mamdani’s admission and Trump’s denial, underscoring the diplomatic tension surrounding Netanyahu’s scheduled U.S. visit.

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