Trudeau Backs ICC Warrant for Netanyahu

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes in Gaza, leading to a stark division among world leaders. Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has defied the ICC's decision by inviting Netanyahu to visit, guaranteeing no enforcement of the warrant, calling it a 'complete defamation' of international law. In contrast, countries such as Ireland and Canada have declared their intent to arrest Netanyahu should he visit, emphasizing their commitment to international law and the ICC's rulings. US President Joe Biden criticized the warrants as 'outrageous,' reinforcing support for Israel, while the EU's Josep Borrell urged member states to respect the ICC's decisions. Meanwhile, the warrants have been welcomed by Hamas, as a step towards justice. The situation highlights tensions between adhering to international judicial decisions and political alliances.