Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich pledges to expand West Bank settlements and opposes Palestinian statehood.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has reiterated his commitment to expanding Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and opposing Palestinian statehood, declaring it his life's mission. He aims to ensure rights for the 500,000 settlers there and has indicated plans for significant territorial changes, including land annexation and settlement expansion. This follows rising tensions, with over 690 Palestinian deaths since the recent conflict began.

September 09, 2024
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