Israeli Finance Minister Calls for Sovereignty Over Gaza and Lebanon Territories
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Israel to permanently extend its sovereignty over territories it controls in Gaza and Lebanon. Speaking at a conference on October 6, he also advocated for a "voluntary emigration" plan for Gazans and described Palestinian national identity as a "fiction." Smotrich further urged Israel to reduce its dependence on the U.S. and rely more on its own strengths.
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- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Israel to establish sovereignty over Gaza and Lebanon territories.
- Smotrich proposed a "voluntary emigration" mechanism for Gaza residents as part of a post-war solution.
- He described Palestinian national identity as a "fiction" and rejected collective Palestinian national claims.
- The minister urged Israel to shift from dependence on U.S. support to greater self-reliance.
- Smotrich made the statements on October 6 at the National Conservatism conference in Jerusalem.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for Israel to permanently extend its sovereignty over territories currently controlled by the IDF in Gaza and Lebanon. Smotrich made these remarks on October 6 at the National Conservatism conference in Jerusalem, outlining his vision for the region's post-war order. He stated that a state that initiates a war and loses it should consequently lose territory, advocating for this principle to be integrated into Israel's deterrence strategy.
Smotrich also reiterated his support for a "voluntary emigration" mechanism for Gazan residents to Arab and Muslim countries, presenting it as a component of a post-war solution for the Gaza Strip. Addressing the Palestinian issue, he described Palestinian national identity as a "fiction" and asserted that Israel should not recognize collective Palestinian national claims. Regarding criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, the minister suggested that the assessment of the war should not solely focus on damage to the civilian population.
This is not the first time Smotrich has advocated for Israeli sovereignty over territories in Gaza and southern Lebanon. On this occasion, he also urged a shift in Israel's relationship with the United States, moving away from dependence on American support towards a more independent model that relies more heavily on Israel's own military and economic capabilities.
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