January 21, 2026 | 08:19 am
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday that under his leadership, Canada would enforce the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visited the country.
In November 2024, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
In an interview with Bloomberg, as quoted by Anadolu Agency, Carney was asked if Canada would honor the ICC warrant. He answered "Yes" when asked if he would arrest Netanyahu.
In a separate interview on Friday, as reported by The National Post, Carney said the Netanyahu government's actions are "explicitly designed to end the possibility of a Palestinian state, in violation of the UN Charter and contrary to the policy of Canadian governments, regardless of political affiliation, since 1947."
Since 1947, Canadian government policy has been to support a two-state solution, Carney said.
Canada recognized the state of Palestine on September 21, ahead of the United Nations General Assembly. This coincided with coordinated announcements from the United Kingdom, Australia, and Portugal, followed quickly by France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, and Andorra on September 22-23.
Separately, in December 2023, South Africa initiated landmark legal proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), alleging violations of the 1948 Genocide Convention in its war on Gaza. Israel's genocide was temporarily halted after a ceasefire was declared by US President Donald Trump earlier that month.
Between January and May 2024, the ICJ issued three sets of provisional measures ordering Israel to halt the genocide, halt its military operations, and allow humanitarian access to the enclave.
Since October 2023, Israel's genocidal war has killed nearly 68,200 Palestinians, mostly children and women, and injured more than 170,200, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
Read: Canada Provides Rp266 Billion in Funding for Five New Initiatives in Indonesia
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
Northern Lights Dazzle US, Europe Amid Intense Solar Storm
17 jam lalu
The sun has ejected the largest solar radiation storm in over 20 years. The phenomenon caused northern lights to appear in some parts of the world.
Canada Provides Rp266 Billion in Funding for Five New Initiatives in Indonesia
6 hari lalu
Canada has announced new funding of CAD$22.6 million, or around Rp266.4 billion, for five new initiatives in Indonesia.
Indonesia Mirrors Canada's Pre-Qualification Path to the World Cup
7 hari lalu
Assistant Coach Cesar Meylan says Indonesia's situation mirrors Canada's path before the 2022 World Cup.
John Herdman on Indonesia's World Cup Ambition: "Pressure Is a Privilege"
7 hari lalu
John Herdman asserts that he is unfazed by the immense pressure of leading the Indonesian national team to qualify for the World Cup.
10 Most Sustainable Cities in the World, Three in Canada
18 hari lalu
A recent study by the Reinders Corporation reveals the index of sustainable cities. Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal in Canada make the top 10 list.
Results of 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Draw: New Format, Debutant Teams
45 hari lalu
The World Cup 2026 undergoes a new phase with the group stage draw held at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington DC, early Saturday, December 6, 2025.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group Draw Scheduled for Early Saturday WIB
46 hari lalu
The 2026 World Cup group draw will be held in Washington DC on Friday, streamed live on TVRI, FIFA+, and YouTube.
Canada to Sign Up to Flagship EU Defense Credit Fund
48 hari lalu
Canada has been allowed to join the EU's SAFE defense financing program, leaders from both sides say.
Indonesia Partners with Canada, UNFPA to Bolster Midwifery Education
53 hari lalu
The ultimate vision of this project is a future where every mother in Indonesia receives skilled and compassionate midwifery care.
New Flu Strain Rings Alarm as Canada, Japan Flag Early Outbreaks
13 November 2025
Health officials are closely monitoring the spread of a new flu strain that has sparked outbreaks in Canada, UK, and Japan.
