Israeli minister orders West Bank hamlet evicted after hearing he may face arrest warrant overseas
Israel's finance minister has ordered the eviction of a Palestinian village in the West Bank amid reports of a potential international arrest warrant against him. Bezalel Smotrich's directive targets Khan Al-Ahmar, a village that has faced legal battles over its existence. Critics argue that the eviction is part of a broader strategy to expand Israeli settlements and undermine Palestinian claims to the land.
- ▪Israel's finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has ordered the eviction of Khan Al-Ahmar, a Palestinian village in the West Bank.
- ▪The eviction order comes in response to reports that Smotrich may face an international arrest warrant.
- ▪Critics claim the eviction is part of a larger plan to expand Israeli settlements and remove Palestinians from the area.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onIsraeli minister orders West Bank hamlet evicted after hearing he may face arrest warrant overseasIsrael’s finance minister has ordered the eviction of a Palestinian village in the West BankByJULIA FRANKEL Associated PressMay 19, 2026, 10:37 AM1:28FILE - A Bedouin shepherd leads her goats at the hamlet of Khan al-Ahmar in the West Bank, Jan. 31, 2023.
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