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Israeli Minister Smotrich Claims ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant Over Gaza War

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking an arrest warrant for him and other Israeli officials over alleged war crimes in Gaza. This development follows broader Israeli assessments of potential ICC action against its leadership.

19 May, 05:30 — 19 May, 17:57
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BBCHigh5d ago

Israeli minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeking warrant for his arrest

The Hague-based court declines to comment, saying applications for warrants are classified as secret.

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NYTMostly Factual5d ago

Israeli Minister Threatens to Evict Palestinians From West Bank Hamlet

Bezalel Smotrich, the hard-line minister, said he was retaliating for the International Criminal Court seeking his arrest, something the court did not confirm nor deny.

By Aaron Boxerman

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FTVery High5d ago

Israeli ultranationalist minister claims ICC is seeking his arrest

Far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich says move would be a ‘declaration of war’

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The GuardianMostly Factual5d ago

The ICC’s investigation of its chief prosecutor has been a failure | Kenneth Roth

Karim Khan is wrong to say he has been exonerated of sexual misconduct. The case must proceed swiftly The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been on an exoneration tour, with stops including an interview with Mehdi Hasan and an appearance at the Oxford Union. Accused by a lawyer in his office of repeated sexual misconduct, which he denies, he claims that an internal review of the allegations has vindicated him but the situation is more complex than that. It has b...

By Kenneth Roth

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual5d ago

Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Smotrich says ICC seeking his arrest

After an ICC warrant request, Israel's Smotrich threatened to displace Palestinians from the West Bank.

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France 24High5d ago

Middle East Eye: ICC could seek arrest warrant for Israel's Bezalel Smotrich

PRESS REVIEW - Tuesday, May 19: The pan-Arab publication Middle East Eye brings an exclusive report on an arrest warrant application for Israel's Bezalel Smotrich on war crimes and crimes against humanity charges, including apartheid. Donald Trump drops his lawsuit against the IRS in return for the creation of a nearly $2 billion "slush fund". And David Beckham, Kate Moss and King Charles visit London's Chelsea Flower show as it kicks off today.

By Dheepthika LAURENT

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YahooMostly Factual5d ago

Israeli minister orders West Bank hamlet evicted after hearing he may face arrest warrant overseas

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straits-timesMostly Factual5d ago

Israeli far-right finance minister says ICC prosecutor seeks his arrest - The Straits Times

Israeli far-right finance minister says ICC prosecutor seeks his arrest  The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual5d ago

Israel assesses ICC will issue arrest warrants for five officials over Gaza war crime allegations

The ICC is expected to issue arrest warrants for Defense Minister Katz, Finance Minister Smotrich, National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, IDF Chief Zamir, and Southern Command Chief Yaniv Asor.

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cyprus-mail5d ago

Israeli far-right minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeks his arrest

Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s far-right finance minister, said on Tuesday he was informed that the prosecutor at the International Criminal Court in the Hague has requested a “secret” arrest warrant against him. Smotrich, speaking at a press conference, did not specify who had informed him of the warrant on Monday evening, and the process of seeking […]

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inquirerMostly Factual5d ago

DILG: Delay in Dela Rosa arrest hinged on local court order

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday said it could not immediately enforce the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa because of President Marcos’ order to await a local court order on that matter. In a statement on Monday,

By cbuban

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Daily SabahMixed5d ago

Ben-Gvir lashes out at ICC, escalates rhetoric on Palestinians

Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Monday criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) and vowed to intensify actions against Palestinians after r...

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inquirer19 May, 05:30First to report

DILG: Delay in Dela Rosa arrest hinged on local court order

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haaretz19 May, 09:40

Israeli Officials Say New West Bank Archaeology Authority Raises Legal Issues - Haaretz

France 2419 May, 09:57

Middle East Eye: ICC could seek arrest warrant for Israel's Bezalel Smotrich

Daily Maverick19 May, 10:38

ICC prosecutors say Libyan suspect was notorious torturer - Daily Maverick

n1-bih19 May, 10:39

Izraelski ministar finansija tvrdi da je ICC zatražio nalog za njegovo hapšenje

straits-times19 May, 10:58

Israeli far-right finance minister says ICC prosecutor seeks his arrest - The Straits Times

rzeczpospolita19 May, 11:05

Izraelski minister Becalel Smotricz: dowiedziałem się, że MTK wydał nakaz aresztowania mnie

cyprus-mail19 May, 11:05

Israeli far-right minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeks his arrest

faz19 May, 11:40

Strafgerichtshof in den Haag: Haftbefehl gegen Israels Finanzminister Smotrich

klix-ba19 May, 11:45

Hag raspisao potjernicu za Bezalelom Smotrichem: On to nazvao objavom rata i najavio napad na Palestince

aftonbladet19 May, 12:41

Smotrich: ICC har utfärdat arresteringsorder

newsbeast19 May, 12:47

Ο ακροδεξιός υπουργός του Ισραήλ, Μπεζαλέλ Σμότριτς, υποστηρίζει ότι το Διεθνές Ποινικό Δικαστήριο προχωρά σε έκδοση εντάλματος εις βάρος του

Daily Sabah19 May, 12:50

Ben-Gvir lashes out at ICC, escalates rhetoric on Palestinians

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Yahoo19 May, 14:37

Israeli minister orders West Bank hamlet evicted after hearing he may face arrest warrant overseas

BBC19 May, 14:38

Israeli minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeking warrant for his arrest

The Guardian19 May, 15:00

The ICC’s investigation of its chief prosecutor has been a failure | Kenneth Roth

hotnews19 May, 15:17

Ministrul israelian Bezalel Smotrich, vizat de un mandat de arestare emis de CPI. El ameninţă că va declanşa „jihadul” împotriva Autorităţii Palestiniene

delo19 May, 15:37

Mednarodno kazensko sodišče izdalo nalog za prijetje izraelskega ministra

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FT19 May, 16:52

Israeli ultranationalist minister claims ICC is seeking his arrest

index-hr19 May, 17:22

Krajnje desni izraelski ministar: Međunarodni sud me želi uhititi. To je objava rata

observador19 May, 17:34

Israel manda demolir aldeia icónica na Cisjordânia

Al Jazeera19 May, 17:35

Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Smotrich says ICC seeking his arrest

NYT19 May, 17:36

Israeli Minister Threatens to Evict Palestinians From West Bank Hamlet

jerusalem-post19 May, 17:57

Israel assesses ICC will issue arrest warrants for five officials over Gaza war crime allegations

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cdm-me19 May, 19:55Latest update

Haški tribunal izdao potjernicu za izraelskim ministrom finansija