Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be detained during his visit to the country based on an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This was reported by the Toronto Sun publication. Carney's statement sparked widespread discussions in Canada.
Several local publications, including the Toronto Sun, criticized him for prioritizing his personal views over Canada's national interests. According to the publication, despite the current complex relations with Washington, Carney announced measures against Netanyahu, who was a close ally of former US President Donald Trump.
The publication called this decision a dubious court ruling issued for political reasons. For reference, in November 2024, the International Criminal Court officially charged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Galant with war crimes in Gaza and issued arrest warrants for them.
Canada supported this decision. In his statement, Mark Carney emphasized Canada's commitment to international legal norms and stated that the rule of law must be demonstrated not only in words but also in practice.
The Israeli side strongly rejects the International Criminal Court's decision. In their view, the court is operating under political pressure and its rulings do not have genuine legal force.
Experts believe that the Canadian leader's statement could lead to new political tensions among Western countries. Mark Carney's firm stance requires the initiation of new diplomatic negotiations between Ottawa and Washington.
Political analysts assess this event as a sign of a new independent direction in Canadian foreign policy.
