Trump Says Netanyahu Will Not Be Arrested in the US, and Internet Users Criticize New York Mayor's Statement
US President Donald Trump stated on his social media platform (Truth Social) that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested while on US soil.
The statement came after New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani said his legal team was assessing whether there was legal grounds to execute a potential arrest warrant against the Israeli leader during a visit to the city to attend the United Nations General Assembly.
According to Mamdani, the review takes into account the warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), which accuses Netanyahu of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. In response, Israel's government reiterated that the ICC has no jurisdiction over Israel or the United States and described the warrant as illegitimate.
During the program Sem Filtro, commentators assessed that the mayor's proposal has low legal and political viability. They argued that the statement ended up amplifying the issue's reach, prompting both the Israeli government and President Trump to respond publicly.
The participants also stated that, in their view, the mayor holds positions considered further to the left on economic policy, including proposals aimed at increasing taxation on higher-income individuals and companies. According to the commentators, initiatives of this kind could raise concerns about the city's business environment, drawing comparisons to similar debates in other US states, such as California.
Another point raised was the UN Headquarters Agreement, signed in 1947 between the United States and the UN. According to the commentators, the agreement guarantees privileges and immunities to heads of state, diplomatic representatives, and official delegations participating in the organization's activities, especially during the General Assembly, making any arrest attempt in that context unlikely.
In addition to the discussion about Netanyahu, the commentators mentioned a recent controversy involving New York's administration. According to them, an official map released by the mayor's office failed to include Little Italy, a traditional neighborhood of Italian descendants in the city. The omission drew criticism from representatives of the Italian-American community and from opposition sectors, who defended the neighborhood's historical and cultural importance to New York.
The statements reflect the opinions expressed by the program's participants and are part of a broader debate on international politics, diplomatic immunity, and the limits of local authorities' action on matters related to US foreign relations.
