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Netanyahu's Plane Flies Over Canada Amid ICC Warrant Criticism

7/29/2026

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Netanyahu Overflies Canada

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s aircraft overflew Canadian airspace en route to the United States in July 2026.
Canadian officials said they were asked for permission, emphasized sovereign authority over decisions, and noted policy is unrelated to law-enforcement unless a security risk exists.
Netanyahu met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on July 28, 2026.
His statement said he isn’t afraid of landing where the ICC warrant could be enforced.

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Netanyahu Overflies Canada

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s official aircraft flew through Canadian airspace on its July 2026 U.S. trip.
Critics said the overflight showed governments complicit in shielding a leader wanted by the ICC.
Canada, Greece, Italy and France, Rome Statute parties, allowed the flight.
Journalist Matt Kennard said Greece, Italy and France breached ICC obligations allowing it.
Protesters in Washington chanted “war criminal” and displayed signs opposing an ICC-wanted leader’s welcome.

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Netanyahu Overflies Canada

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s aircraft overflew Canadian airspace en route to the United States in July 2026.
Canadian officials said they were asked for permission, emphasized sovereign authority over decisions, and noted policy is unrelated to law-enforcement unless a security risk exists.
Netanyahu met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on July 28, 2026.
His statement said he isn’t afraid of landing where the ICC warrant could be enforced.

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