US EditionCarney says Canada will arrest Netanyahu if he visits, in keeping with ICC warrant
Canada pledges to enforce arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court against Netanyahu and Gallant for alleged war crimes during the Gaza conflict.
- Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, stated that he will enforce an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits Canada.
- The arrest warrant was issued in November 2024 for alleged war crimes related to Israel's military response to Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, resulting in 1,200 deaths and over 250 kidnappings.
- Ophir Falk, a political adviser to Netanyahu, claimed that Carney is betraying Israel and criticized Canada's decision to recognize a Palestinian state, stating that it rewards Hamas terror.
- Carney emphasized that his government's actions were meant to uphold international law and that Netanyahu's government was obstructing the possibility of a Palestinian state.
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Yes: PM Carney confirms arrest of Netanyahu if he enters Canada, calls for free and viable Palestinian state - The Tribune
Canadian PM Mark Carney said he would uphold Trudeau's decision to arrest Netanyahu if he enters Canada, citing the ICC warrant. He emphasised a 'free and viable Palestinian state' and criticised Netanyahu's actions, noting US opposition but highlighting shared international objectives, following the recent Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
The International Criminal Court issued warrants for Netanyahu's arrest for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza
'Should reconsider': Israel urges PM Carney to drop backing for ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu
"We believe that PM Carney should, of course, reconsider this and welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu, the leader of the only Jewish state and democratic country in the Middle East, to Canada," said Israeli government spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian
Netanyahu office urges Canada's PM Carney to reconsider call to arrest Israeli PM
In an Interview Published Last Week by Bloomberg, Carney Was Asked Whether He Would Abide by Former Prime Minister Trudeau's Vow to 'Honor the International Criminal Court Arrest Warrants' Issued for Netanyahu in 2024 for War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity. Carney Replied, 'Yes'
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