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Israeli official Smotrich calls for 'war' in West Bank

Original: 🔴 BREAKING Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank Israeli official Bezalel Smotrich has called for 'war' in the

Bezalel Smotrich, a senior minister in Israel's government, has called for 'war' in the occupied West Bank. Human rights experts and analysts warn that the remarks should not be dismissed as election rhetoric, saying they signal a potential escalation of Israeli military operations and violence against Palestinians in the territory. The comments have drawn sharp criticism and alarm from observers tracking the region.

Why now: Concern that inflammatory rhetoric from a senior Israeli official signals imminent escalation in the West Bank

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• 🔴 BREAKING Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank Israeli official Bezalel Smotrich has called for 'war' in the West Bank. Human rights experts and analysts warn that this rhetoric should not be dismissed as mere election tactics, signaling a potential escalation in the… · GeoWire · 4

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