Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real threat?
Summary
Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for a military war in the West Bank, similar to Israel’s actions in Gaza. He also suggested annexing parts of southern Lebanon and Gaza controlled by Israel. His comments come before upcoming Israeli elections and follow increased violence and military actions in the occupied territories.Key Facts
- Bezalel Smotrich is Israel’s far-right Finance Minister.
- He called for a full-scale war in the occupied West Bank using tactics like those in Gaza.
- Smotrich wants to dismantle the Palestinian Authority, which governs the West Bank.
- He also proposed annexing Israeli-controlled parts of Gaza and southern Lebanon.
- His comments were made in an interview with Ynet News ahead of Israel’s general election.
- Violence and military crackdowns in the West Bank and Gaza have increased recently.
- Over 74,000 Palestinians have been reported killed by Israel since October 2023, according to Gaza’s health ministry.
- Some legal experts and human rights groups describe Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide.
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