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Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank

Original: Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the occupied West Bank, drawing sharp criticism. His comments came as Israeli authorities announced a military closure across the territory, citing the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. The remarks have intensified concerns about escalation in the West Bank, where tensions and military operations have already been running high.

Why now: A senior Israeli minister's call for war, coinciding with a sweeping military closure of the West Bank, raises fears of escalation.

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• Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank · Al Jazeera

  Comments come as Israeli authorities announce military closure across occupied West Bank, citing Jewish holiday Sukkot.

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