Poll: Nearly half of Americans support arresting Netanyahu
Nearly half of Americans support the arrest of Zionist regime’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the United States in compliance with an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to a new poll conducted by The Economist and YouGov.
The survey also found that 47% of respondents consider Netanyahu a “war criminal,” while 43% believe Zionist regime’s actions in the Gaza Strip constitute genocide.
The poll was conducted between July 25 and 27 and surveyed 1,559 US adults. The results were released Wednesday.
According to the findings, 49% of respondents said Netanyahu should be arrested if he entered the United States, while 27% opposed such action and 23% said they were unsure.
The survey also found that 47% of respondents described Netanyahu as a “war criminal,” compared with 24% who disagreed with that characterization. Another 29% said they were uncertain.
Regarding the war in Gaza, 43% said Israel’s actions amount to genocide, while 24% disagreed. About 32% said they were unsure.
The findings come amid ongoing debate over the ICC arrest warrants issued on November 21, 2024, for Netanyahu and former Israeli Army Minister Yoav Gallant on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including the use of starvation as a method of warfare and the targeting of civilians.
The poll’s release coincided with Netanyahu’s visit to Washington. US President Donald Trump said Netanyahu would not be arrested during the visit, while New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani initially called for Netanyahu’s arrest before later clarifying that he had no legal authority to carry it out.
Legal experts say Netanyahu’s arrest in the United States remains unlikely because neither the United States nor Israel is a party to the ICC. They also point to legal considerations, including the American Service-Members’ Protection Act and issues related to diplomatic immunity.
The survey reflects a decline in public support for Netanyahu among Americans, despite the legal and political protections that make enforcement of the ICC arrest warrant in the United States highly unlikely.