Netanyahu’s plane altered its flight path to bypass Canadian airspace as ICC arrest warrants continue to impact his international travel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plane altered its flight path to avoid Canadian airspace, following concerns over the enforcement of International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants, Israel’s Kan news channel reported.
The ICC indicted Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Galant in November 2024 for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during Israel’s 15-month assault on Gaza. Shortly after the warrants were issued, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed that his government would comply with them.
Despite the ICC’s actions, US President Donald Trump, who took office in January, swiftly moved to impose sanctions and legal repercussions against the court.
The United States does not recognize the ICC’s authority, nor does Israel. The court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, became the first individual to be personally sanctioned, facing economic restrictions and a travel ban.
Kan noted that Trump’s response aligns with the US Servicemembers Protection Act of 2002, commonly referred to as the “Hague Invasion Act.”
The law authorizes the US to use “all necessary and appropriate means” to prevent the detention of any American or allied personnel by the ICC.
Under this law, allied personnel include officials from NATO member states and major non-NATO allies such as Israel, Australia, Egypt, and Japan. (more...)
ICC Warrants Impact Netanyahu’s Travel, Canadian Airspace Avoided
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