Frederic Berard, a lawyer and professor at Universite de Montreal, suggests that Canada's resources, such as water and electricity, could make it an attractive addition to the United States. However, he notes that it is unlikely Canada would vote to join the U.S. due to its own sovereignty concerns. If the U.S. were to take military action against Canada, Berard advises considering international laws, but acknowledges that Canada's options may be limited given the U.S.'s status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and its refusal to recognize the International Criminal Court.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/can-the-u-s-really-make-canada-the-51st-state-1.7169167Polish President Andrzej Duda has urged the government not to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he attends the Auschwitz liberation anniversary event later this month. The International Criminal Court (ICC) had issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in November over his alleged role in the Gaza war, prompting outrage from Israel and its allies. In a letter to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Duda expressed his desire to allow Netanyahu to participate in the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, which is scheduled for January 27. The ICC had found "reasonable grounds" to believe that Netanyahu bore criminal responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Gaza conflict.
https://www.rawstory.com/polish-president-says-don-t-arrest-netanyahu-at-auschwitz-ceremony/Poland's government announced that it will grant free access to Israeli officials attending the 80th anniversary commemoration of the Auschwitz-Birkenau liberation, despite an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The ICC had charged Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant with war crimes related to the Gaza conflict. Polish President Andrzej Duda's aide revealed that the president had urged the government not to detain Netanyahu if he attended the ceremony, which is scheduled for January 27. The Auschwitz Museum stated that it was up to each country to choose its representatives for the event, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk assured that whoever attends from Israel will be guaranteed safety and will not be detained.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40341945/poland-to-grant-israeli-officials-free-access-to-auschwitz-ceremonyThe US' proposed Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act has sparked concerns among Philippine activists that it could hinder the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into former President Rodrigo Duterte's alleged crimes against humanity during his drug war. The bill, which has gained bipartisan support, aims to punish individuals who cooperate with ICC investigations into American citizens or officials from US allies, including Israel and the Philippines. This move is seen as a response to the ICC's charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes related to the Israel-Gaza conflict. If passed, the bill could potentially stifle the ICC's probe by limiting resources and cooperation from the Philippine government, denying justice to victims of Duterte's drug war.
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293931/philippine-activists-fear-us-anti-icc-bill-may-impede-probe-dutertes-drug-war?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionThe Israeli government has rejected accusations of war crimes in the ongoing conflict with Hamas, claiming its actions comply with international law. However, the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister. The conflict began on October 7, 2023, after a Hamas-led attack killed over 1,200 people in southern Israel. According to Gaza's Health Ministry, more than 45,800 Palestinians have been killed, with women and children making up over half the casualties. Israeli airstrikes have continued to cause civilian casualties, including five deaths in the Nuseirat refugee camp, four in Khan Younis, and three in the Bureij refugee camp. The war has displaced approximately 90% of Gaza's population, leaving vast destruction in its wake.
https://www.euronews.com/2025/01/06/israel-aids-former-soldiers-exit-from-brazil-amid-war-crime-allegationsArgentina's Foreign Ministry has condemned the detention and disappearance of Nahuel Agustín Gallo as a serious violation of human rights, citing a pattern of crimes against humanity in Venezuela that fall under the jurisdiction of The Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC). The ministry stated that it will continue to use diplomatic efforts to protect Gallo's rights and demand international justice.
https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/latin-america/argentina-takes-venezuela-to-icc.phtmlThe Israeli army continues to wage a war in Gaza, killing over 45,550 victims, mostly women and children, since October 7, 2023. The conflict has led to international condemnation, with the UN Security Council calling for an immediate ceasefire. In response, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant face arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
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