Netanyahu and Rubio coordinate against ICC ahead of Washington trip

Netanyahu confirmed he spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about dismantling the International Criminal Court (ICC), ahead of his Monday trip to Washington to meet President Donald Trump. Source: El Caribe, Portafolio The Israeli prime minister said Rubio "reiterated the intention of the United States to act firmly against this organization" Source: El Nacional. Netanyahu alleged the ICC "endangers justice in the world" and called for other countries to follow the U.S. initiative Source: Infobae. He will also attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham and discuss Iran with Trump Source: Clarín.

Dispute over arrest warrant

Netanyahu also clashed with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who had called for his arrest under the ICC warrant when Netanyahu visits for the UN General Assembly in September. Netanyahu accused Mamdani of "fomenting fear and hate" and claimed his remarks led to an attack on a Jewish person Source: Emol, Infobae. Trump has stated that Netanyahu "will not be arrested under any concept or circumstance" in the U.S. Source: Diario Libre.

Context of ICC pressure

The calls come after ICC prosecutor Karim Khan was removed over alleged sexual misconduct. Netanyahu suggested Khan issued arrest warrants for him and former defense minister Yoav Gallant to divert attention from his own wrongdoing Source: El Día. The ICC warrant stems from alleged war crimes in Gaza, where over 73,000 have been killed, according to Palestinian health authorities Source: El Caribe.