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This article reports that Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has been informed the International Criminal Court is seeking an arrest warrant against him over allegations of war crimes related to actions in Gaza and the West Bank, including forced displacement of Palestinians and advocacy for harsh policies. It notes he responded by threatening to expel residents from a Palestinian village and denounced the ICC action as a 'declaration of war.' The piece highlights growing international legal pressure on top Israeli officials, following similar steps against Netanyahu and Gallant.