Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the target of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court in 2024. The warrant relates to alleged war crimes committed during the war in Gaza.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated that he is exploring whether his administration has the legal authority to detain the Israeli prime minister if he visits the city during the UN general assembly in September. The mayor confirmed he has had discussions regarding the possibility of such an apprehension.
U.S. President Donald Trump has rebuffed the mayor's suggestions, insisting on Monday, July 20, that Netanyahu will not be arrested when he visits the United States.