Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu changed his plane's regular route during his flight to the United States to avoid Canadian airspace. 

According to the political analyst for the Israeli Kan channel, Netanyahu took an irregular route to avoid Canadian airspace and his arrest, as per the directives of the International Criminal Court (ICC). 

The arrest warrants issued by the ICC bar him from entering Europe, forcing him to take a special flight route that bypasses the continent as well, according to the analyst. 

On November 21, 2024, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Security Minister Yoav Gallant on charges of "crimes against humanity and war crimes."

This marks a significant escalation in legal actions concerning the war on Gaza, obliging the ICC’s 124 member states to detain Netanyahu and Gallant should they enter their territory.

The court announced its unanimous rejection of "Israel's" appeal challenging the ICC’s jurisdiction. 

Trump signs executive order to sanction ICC staff

Earlier this week, United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order authorizing economic sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). 

Trump said that the court has taken "illegitimate and baseless actions" against the US and "Israel".

As per the order, the US president now has broad powers to freeze assets and impose travel bans on ICC staff and their families. The sanctions would be imposed if Washington determines that staff members are involved in efforts to investigate or prosecute Americans and some of the US's allies, including Israelis.

A group of almost 80 countries issued a joint statement reaffirming their continuous and unwavering support for the ICC's independence, impartiality, and integrity.

"The court serves as a vital pillar of the international justice system by ensuring accountability for the most serious international crimes, and justice for victims."