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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for war in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera. The remarks from a senior figure in Israel's government have drawn attention amid already heightened tensions and ongoing military operations in the Palestinian territory. Critics are likely to view the statement as an escalation of rhetoric from within the cabinet regarding Israel's conduct in the occupied territories.

An Israeli minister has called for launching a war in the West Bank and annexing parts of Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, according to Asharq Al-Awsat. The remarks add to concerns about escalation on multiple fronts and have drawn attention across regional and international media as the Gaza conflict continues.