Palestinian Foreign Ministry Condemns Smotrich's Remarks as Incitement to War
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- Palestinian Foreign Ministry warns against Smotrich's calls for war in West Bank.
- Smotrich's remarks are seen as incitement to aggression and displacement.
- Palestinian Authority calls Smotrich's statements a violation of international law.
- Ministry states remarks reflect Israeli government's policies of occupation.
- Palestinians warn international silence fuels regional instability.
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has issued a strong warning regarding statements made by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The ministry stated that Smotrich called for "waging war on the West Bank, repeating what happened in the Gaza Strip, and working to dismantle the Palestinian National Authority."
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry characterized these remarks as an "explicit call to escalate aggression and commit more crimes against the Palestinian people." They asserted that Smotrich's statements reveal "Israeli plans aimed at implementing annexation and displacement attempts, and undermining the possibility of establishing an independent Palestinian state," which they claim directly contradicts international law and signed agreements.
The ministry condemned and rejected Smotrich's "inciting statements," viewing the threats of a comprehensive war on the West Bank and the destruction of Palestinian cities and camps as a reflection of the Israeli government's policies. These policies, they stated, include "killing, displacement, settlement expansion, land confiscation, and an attempt to impose a new reality by force on the occupied Palestinian territory."
Furthermore, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry emphasized that the Palestinian National Authority and the institutions of the State of Palestine are integral to the Palestinian national project and represent achievements towards realizing an independent, sovereign state. They cautioned that continued international silence in the face of such statements pushes the entire region towards increased tension, violence, and instability.
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