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Netanyahu Vows to Visit New York Despite Mamdani's ICC Arrest Threats
Dec 04, 2025 04:38 pm CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared his intention to visit New York despite mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's threats to enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. The diplomatic tension highlights jurisdictional questions between city and federal authorities, with Netanyahu dismissing concerns while the Trump administration maintains strong support for Israel.
Trump Calls for Netanyahu Pardon During Unscripted Israel Parliament Speech Over Corruption Charges
Oct 13, 2025 10:16 pm CST
During an unexpected moment in his address to the Israeli parliament, US President Donald Trump veered off-script to suggest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should receive a pardon for his corruption charges involving luxury gifts and media influence, dismissing the "cigars and champagne" case while praising Netanyahu as a wartime leader despite ongoing ICC scrutiny over Gaza operations.