Smotrich orders evacuation of Palestinian village after reports of ICC arrest warrant against him
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has announced plans to evacuate a Palestinian village in the West Bank. This decision comes in light of reports regarding potential investigations by the International Criminal Court into Israeli officials. The announcement was made during a press briefing ahead of a state budget vote in the Knesset.
- ▪Bezalel Smotrich is the Finance Minister of Israel.
- ▪He announced the evacuation of a West Bank Palestinian village.
- ▪The decision follows reports of potential ICC investigations into Israeli officials.
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Smotrich orders evacuation of Palestinian village after reports of ICC arrest warrant against himFinance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announces plans to evacuate a West Bank village during a press briefing, following reports of potential ICC investigations into Israeli officials.Follow us on GoogleFINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference ahead of the vote on the state budget at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 29, 2026.(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)
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