Smotrich says ICC made secret arrest warrant request against him
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have made a secret request for an arrest warrant against him. He said he would not be intimidated by the move and described it as a clumsy attempt to pressure Israel over its policy positions. The claim comes after weekend reports that the court was preparing warrants for Smotrich and national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.Smotrich did not say who had told him about the alleged request or what grounds were being considered. The court denied the initial reports and has not commented on his latest claim. In a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 17:29 LONDON
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