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There is considerable discussion surrounding the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visits to the U.S.

Recent political discourse revolves around calls by New York City officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, suggesting that although the city cannot arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the federal government should act on an international arrest warrant labeling him a 'war criminal.' Former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly stated that Netanyahu will not be arrested if he visits the U.S., fueling debate over the legal and diplomatic implications.