President Donald Trump declared on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would not face arrest during his visit to the United States. This statement comes in response to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s consideration of arresting Netanyahu. The mayor had previously mentioned his willingness to enforce an international court’s warrant against the Israeli leader.
The interaction between Trump and Netanyahu took place in December during a news conference at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida. As reported by Reuters, the assurance was a direct reaction to Mamdani’s exploration of the possibility of involving city police in executing the warrant.
Mamdani’s stance reflects a complex legal and diplomatic issue, highlighting tensions around international arrest warrants and local enforcement. However, Trump’s unequivocal statement indicates the U.S. administration’s protective stance toward the Israeli Prime Minister during his time in the country.