Israeli far-right minister Smotrich says ICC seeks his arrest
Summary
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he was told the International Criminal Court (ICC) requested an arrest warrant for him. The ICC has accused him and other Israeli officials of crimes related to actions against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza.Key Facts
- Bezalel Smotrich is Israel’s far-right Finance Minister.
- He announced that the ICC has requested a warrant for his arrest.
- The ICC previously issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
- The ICC accuses these officials of crimes against humanity and war crimes during Israel’s actions in Gaza.
- Smotrich supports forcibly moving Palestinians from West Bank villages and expanding Israeli settlements.
- The UK and four other countries have sanctioned Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians.
- Smotrich plans to order the evacuation of the Palestinian village Khan al-Ahmar.
- The ICC also targeted Hamas leaders, who have since been killed in Israeli operations.
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