Smotrich Advocates for Gaza Reoccupation and Military Rule

Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has advocated for the occupation of the Gaza Strip and the establishment of a military government, which opposition leader Yair Lapid has criticized as “delusional.” Smotrich’s comments, made during a press conference, include plans for Israeli settlements and encouraging Gaza residents to emigrate. Lapid rebuked Smotrich, highlighting the presence of Hamas militants and the Palestinian Authority’s role in governance. He questioned the minister’s grasp of the current situation, suggesting his views are disconnected from reality.

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