Event Brief
Smotrich says ICC seeks his arrest
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Summary: Bezalel Smotrich said the ICC is seeking his arrest, calling it a “declaration of war.”
WHO: Bezalel Smotrich
WHAT: Claims the ICC is seeking his arrest and says the move would be a “declaration of war.”
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 12:52 PM ET
WHERE: Israel
WHY: He was reacting to his claim that the ICC is seeking his arrest.
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