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Israel's Prime Minister could face arrest. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( May 21, 2024 As the Israel-Hamas war rages on, so do the calls for accountability on both sides. We’ll explain why Prime Minister Netanyahu and Hamas leaders could face arrest, and [why bringing charges won’t be so simple](. Then we’ll turn our attention to mental health, where we’ve got [an uplifting meditation to boost your self-esteem]( and a look at [when striving for excellence goes too far](. Finally, we’ll start our summer reading early with [6 new books you can’t miss](. Read on…   In the News [Israeli’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu]( Getty Images Wanted The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan is seeking arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders and two Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Khan said he found evidence that all five men committed war crimes and crimes against humanity. Both Hamas and Israeli leaders have denounced the move, as did President Biden. “Whatever this prosecutor might imply, there is no equivalence — none — between Israel and Hamas,” he said in a statement. [Will Netanyahu be arrested?]( Here’s why that might be complicated, and a look at other notable officials who have faced similar warrants. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fnews%2Fisraeli-and-hamas-leaders-international-arrest-warrants-icc%2F   More Stories [Donald Trump (L/foreground) sits with his attorney Todd Blanche in the courtroom during his hush money trial ]( Getty Images Donald Trump's hush money trial is nearing its endgame, and the tension is heightening. Judge Merchan accused a defense witness of staring him down yesterday, and Trump's attorney said the jury shouldn't listen to Michael Cohen, who admitted to stealing $60,000 from the Trump Organization. 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