Memo Reveals Canada's Obligation to Enforce ICC Warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas Leaders A confidential memo from Canada's National Security Adviser indicates that the government was instructed to pursue the arrest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders if the International Criminal Court were to issue warrants. Although the Prime Minister has since committed to abiding by ICC decisions, the document sheds light on the expected legal procedures and potential challenges in enforcing these warrants. The internal memo from Canada's National Security Adviser, dated June 2024, outlines Canada's legal obligations regarding the International Criminal Court (ICC). It states that if the ICC issues arrest warrants for individuals like Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Canada would be expected to seek its own arrest warrant in a Canadian court - similar to the actions taken regarding President Vladimir Putin. While the Prime Minister has publicly stated a commitment to follow ICC rulings, the memo indicates that practical enforcement, particularly concerning diplomatic visits or overflights, remains a complex issue.