Netanyahu attacks Mamdani over NYC arrest push and anti-Israel rhetoric
What's new: Netanyahu tied Mamdani's comments to rising fear among New York Jews after last week's synagogue stabbing in Manhattan.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +3
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#International Criminal Court
ICC member states oust prosecutor Karim Khan in 82-43 vote
Why it matters: The removal opens a race for a new prosecutor as the court faces a US campaign to weaken it.
The Straits Times, NPR +4
Venezuela begins ICC exit as 2017 crimes case is probed
Caracas has notified the U.N., triggering withdrawal from the Rome Statute amid accusations of bias against Africa and Latin America.
The Straits Times, Antara News
Trump says Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US
The comment came after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city lacks independent authority to enforce the ICC warrant.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +9
NYC mayor weighs arrest of Netanyahu at September UN meeting
What's new: Zohran Mamdani said city lawyers are reviewing whether New York could act on the ICC warrant if the Israeli leader visits.
The New York Times, Republika +4
Netanyahu’s office attacks NYC mayor over arrest threat
What’s new: The clash centers on whether New York could act on the ICC warrant if Netanyahu attends the UN meeting in September.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +4
NYC mayor weighs Netanyahu arrest during September UN meeting
What's next: City lawyers are reviewing whether New York has any power to detain a visiting foreign leader at the UN.
The Straits Times, Antara News +1
US advocacy groups sue over Trump sanctions tied to ICC
Why it matters: The suit argues the order chilled ICC filings and pro-Palestinian advocacy by threatening fines, prison and travel bans.
BBC News (US & Canada), The Straits Times +1
US moves to isolate ICC with sanctions, visa bans and pressure
Why it matters: Washington is urging countries that host US forces or rely on US aid to reject the court’s authority over Americans.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +2
3 ICC judges sue Trump administration over U.S. sanctions
What's new: The judges say the penalties cut off banking, credit cards, travel bookings and some health insurance coverage.
The New York Times, The Straits Times
ICC suspends prosecutor Karim Khan pending member-state vote
What's next: The court's 125 member states are set to hold a special session on whether Khan should remain in office.