Israel says it asked Canada for permission for Netanyahu to use Canadian airspace

Israel says it requested permission from Canada for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fly through Canadian airspace on Monday while travelling to Washington, D.C. Canadian officials would not say whether permission was granted or explain how the aircraft crossed over Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. The flight took place as Netanyahu traveled aboard the Israeli government plane, known as the Wing of Zion, for meetings in the United States, including an audience with U.S. President Donald Trump and the funeral of former Sen. Lindsey Graham. The article notes that Netanyahu is wanted by the International Criminal Court over allegations related to the war in Gaza, and that Canadian officials have previously said Canada would act in line with its ICC obligations. Experts cited in the story said overflights raise questions about sovereignty and Canada’s airspace rules, which normally require advance approval for foreign state aircraft.