New York Mayor Eric Adams is facing intense scrutiny over a potential arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his upcoming United Nations General Assembly meeting in the city. The development comes as tensions between the US and Israel escalate over the latter's plans to expand settlements in the West Bank, a move widely condemned by the international community. Adams has maintained that he is still considering the request from the International Criminal Court, which has issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu on war crimes charges. As the UN meeting approaches, the mayor's decision will have significant implications for Netanyahu's safety and the diplomatic relations between the US and Israel.
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