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Israeli minister 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

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for 'war' in the occupied West Bank. Human rights experts and analysts warn his remarks should not be dismissed as election rhetoric, saying they point to a potential escalation of Israeli military operations against Palestinians in the territory. The statement has drawn sharp criticism and concern among observers already alarmed by rising violence in the region.

Why now: Fears that a senior Israeli minister's call for war signals imminent escalation of military operations 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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