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and just go jaclyn-kucey. >> "global news" >> Well, that is all the time we have for today's show. Thank you #. [ ] >> Jeff: on this saturday night, the laws of war. Israel launches fresh attacks in gaza. What this week's international court rulings could mean for its planned offensive in rafah. >>> Funding for ukraine. The proposed plan to use frozen russian assets. >> That is the obvious solution here. >> Jeff: summer holiday uncertainty. From wildfires to hurricanes. How climate change is altering travellers' vacation plans. Plus freezing and fundraising. This record-breaking ice bath for a good cause. [ ] >> Announcer: global national with farah nasser. Reporting tonight, jeff semple. >> Jeff: good evening, and if you for joining us. After another deadly day in gaza, at least 46 people were killed and 130 injured according to the hamas-run health ministry. Israel says it plans to proceed with its planned military operations in the southern city of rafah. That despite two separate international court rulings this week condemning israel's actions as well as the attacks by hamas. Redmond shannon reports on what those court rulings could mean for a region at war. >> Reporter: the crowded city of rafah. Residents want to believe that friday's international court of justice ruling ordering israel to halt its offensive on the city will make a difference. [Speaking Alternative Language] >> Reporter: we hope it is implemented. Not only in rafah but across gaza, says this woman. But as benjamin netanyahu's national security advisor says, he believes the ruling does not rule out all military operations in rafah. He suggests the offensive will continue within the scope of international law. >> The outrageous decision by the icc prosecutor... >> Reporter: earlier in the week, netanyahu strongly criticized the separate decision by the international criminal court to issue arrest warrants against him and hamas leaders. Calling it a moral outrage. The icc investigates people for war crimes and other crimes. Less than two-thirds of union members recognize it. The u.s., russia, china, and israel do not, but all U.N. members are automatically parties to the icj. That court hears cases against nations. Neither court has direct enforcement powers. The icc relies on states to make arrests. Russian president putin avoided a trip last year to not be detained. But... >> All of it depends on the political with in the situation. >> Reporter: and therein lie the limits of international courts. >> President Joe Biden: we don't recognize its jurisdiction. >> Reporter: prime minister justin trudeau has accepted both court rulings. >> Canada respects the court. >> Reporter: speaking on "the west block", the U.S. ambassador to ottawa refused to criticize ottawa for not following washington. >> Every nation must make its own sovereign determinations. >> Reporter: the british government has criticized the rulings of both courts, saying they only serve to strengthen hamas. >> Jeff: redmond shannon in london. The international criminal court issues arrest warrants for issues, and there are now warrants for five people in relation to the israel-hamas conflict. They are looking for the arrest of benjamin netanyahu and his defence minister, accused of war crimes including starvation as a method of warfare and willfully causing death. There are also three hamas leaders wanted. The war in gaza is fuelled a surge in hate crimes here in canada, and police in toronto are now searchings for multiple suspects after shots were fired this morning at a jewish girls elementary school. It happened just before 5:00 A.M. at this jewish elementary school in north york. Police say video shows a vehicle pulling up to the school before two occupants get out and fire on the building. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

>>> Turning to ukraine now where that country's military has clawed back territory around kharkiv, the second largest city in the country, after russian forces ramped up their offensive there earlier this month. [Speaking Alternative Language] >> Jeff: that's ukraine's president volodymyr zelenskyy saying ukraine is back in control of the kharkiv region after russia looked to create a buffer zone to prevent ukraine from launching attacks on russian territory. Right now, russia controls roughly 18% of ukraine, and this week fighting has been focussed around two towns near donetsk and kharkiv where constant russian airstrikes have been targeting the city. [Speaking Alternative Language] >> Jeff: and here's an example of one of those attacks on civilian infrastructure. This russian airstrike targeting a crowded hardware store, killing at least two people and wounding many more. Volodymyr zelenskyy is calling on western allies to boost air defences to keep cities and civilians safe. And today finance ministers, including our own, wrapped up three days of talks in northern italy, discussing a plan to use frozen russian assets to fund ukraine's war effort. As david aiken reports, it's a move that could provide a key financial stream for kyiv. >> Reporter: finance ministers to the g7, canada's chrystia freeland included, spent three days in italy's alpine resort town of stresa grappling with the problem of russia. They are looking to give -- cause russia to pay for its instruction it caused. It cannot be the sole duty of the democracies or the brave people of ukraine to pay for putin's war of aggression. The plan could give ukraine as much as $50 billion, which it urgently needs. >> We've been all collectively demonstrating, screening, protesting, pleading with our government and governments around the world who are supportive of ukraine to do more but to do it quickly. I think the situation is deteriorating day by day. >> Reporter: U.S. treasury secretary janet yellen supports the idea, but there are some tricky technical and league hurdles. And on top of that, each of the european union's 27 countries would have to sign off on any plan that would see russia's financial assets used to help ukraine. >> It's obscene that russia has these billions and more of assets that are sitting earning interest, and that is the obvious solution here. >> Reporter: g7 leaders, including prime minister justin trudeau, will be back in italy early next month where they are expected to finalize any plans to provide financial help to ukraine. As for russia... [Speaking Alternative Language] >> Reporter: its finance minister had a warning for the west. If russian financial assets are used to help ukraine, it is prepared to seize western financial assets in its jurisdiction. David aiken, global news, ottawa. >> Jeff: as russia's war wages on, pressure is mounting on canada to meet its nato commitment on defence. This week, nearly two dozen U.S. senators signed a rare bipartisan letter asking justin trudeau to live up to his country's pledge. That sentiment is spreading in washington, according to the U.S. ambassador to canada. >> Mercedes: I'm wondering if the white house shares the view of these U.S. senators that canada is not doing enough on defence. >> I think the U.S. government's decision, including the white house, is that canada needs to spend more money on defence. At the end of 2024, the way projections are looking, canada will be the only country in nato that is not spending at least 2% of its gdp on defence and does not have a plan to get there. And that "and" is very important. So canada has moved within nato from being a bit of a outs liar to being the outlier in the entire alliance. >> Jeff: you can watch mercedes stephenson's entire interview with the ambassador tomorrow morning on "the west block"

right here on "global". >>> Crews continue to dig through the aftermath of a major landslide in a remote village yesterday, burying about 300 people as they've slept. So far just four bodies have been found, but authorities expect the death toll to increase as rescue efforts continue. >>> Back here in canada, after last year's historic wildfire season and what seems to be an early start to this year, parts of the country are on edge for the months ahead. This map shows the current situation across canada right now, with high to extreme wildfire conditions looming over a large chunk of the northwest. According to the canadian interagency forest fire centre, there are 99 active wildfires nation-wide. And with summer just about to get started, there are questions over how a changing climate will impact canada's tourism industry. Kyle benning reports. >> Reporter: views of the canadian mountains can bring the wonder to a vacation in western canada. But last year's record-breaking forest fire season had a large impact on one part of the business. >> We had around 50 flights we have to cancel on a busy day. >> Reporter: industry leaders are looking to ensure tourists that canada is the place to visit this summer. The tourism industry association of canada says while fires can limit scenic views, the size of the country means tourists have options. >> And to really understand what the impacts of smoke might be on the jurisdiction that you're travelling to within the country. >> Reporter: earlier this month, destination canada released a new strategy to increase canada as a top global tourism location. The world economic forums travel and tourism development index lists canada as the 11th best nation. And as visitors consider wildfires, particularly out west, some businesses have still not seen signaturerfigures return to previous peaks. >> 2023 was about 6% shy of where it was in 2019 pre-pandemic levels. >> Reporter: advanced sales this summer in the maritimes are up about 12%. But with forecasters predicting four to seven major hurricanes this season, customers and operators may need to consider options with flexibility. >> It's part of the fallout from smoke being in the area. What we tend to find, though, is we try to reschedule to a different day. Hopefully if the smoke clears. >> Jeff: record-breaking heat. Coming up, where ( ) Pure Leaf is the perfect balance Of real brewed iced tea and the delicious taste of real fruit flavours. The lemon flavour you love is now also available with 40% less sugar. So tasty. So refreshing. Pure Leaf. Depend offers all day protection. So you can say "yes" to alll-most anything. Yes! Yes! Yes! No! Depend. The only thing stronger than us, is you. Okay, time to find my style. Am I a timeless classic? or elegant modern? Maybe I'm a trendsetter. What fabric should I choose? There's so many choices. Time to call in the experts. Stain resistant fabric... would be perfect for girls night. Wait a second... With all this selection. Who says I have to pick just one style? >>From everyday comfort to upscale, chic and affordable trends, shop Gallery 1 Furniture, Worldwide Furniture and Ashley Homestore. Where style comes home. [ ] Looking for a moisturizer that does more than just moisturize? Try Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream. It delivers 10 benefits in every jarfor younger-looking skin. Olay visibly firms, lifts, and smooths wrinkles. Try Olay. Arghhh!!! [woman sneezing] Don't let airborne allergens scare you. Aerius provides fast relief of your 15 worst allergy symptoms. So you can love the air again. Aerius. ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Loving the uncommon is a wonderful thing we have in common. ( ) all: Let's see your voice!

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