Canada respects ICC, rejects comparing Hamas and Israel

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly stated Canada respects the ICC's independence after the prosecutor requested arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu, Defence Minister Gallant, and Hamas leaders. ICC alleges war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder and torture. Israel's ambassador hopes Canada won't cooperate. Deputy PM Freeland supports ICC but rejects equating democratically elected leaders with terrorists. NDP Leader Singh urges Canada to respect and support ICC decisions. U.S. President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken condemn ICC's actions. France supports ICC's fight against impunity.