Netanyahu 'Not Afraid' of Arrest, Just His Own History
Netanyahu reportedly dismissed New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's pledge to seek his arrest under the ICC warrant as 'nonsense.' This 'fearlessness' is remarkable for someone dodging charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The media, of course, frames this as a minor political spat, not a high-stakes legal dodge by a sitting head of state facing international justice. Perhaps
Netanyahu believes his immunity—and the unwavering support of certain US politicians—will shield him. After all, figures like House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell called the ICC warrants 'disgraceful' and 'baseless,' respectively. Meanwhile, Congress rushes through legislation to sanction ICC officials, indicating a clear preference for shielding alleged war
criminals over upholding international law. One might wonder if the approximately $10 million in AIPAC lobbying expenditures in 2023, funding many of these same politicians, plays a role in their 'principled' stance against accountability.