Smotrich Responds to Golan on Galilee 'Judaization' Plans
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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responded to criticism from Yair Golan regarding plans to expand settlement efforts to the Galilee and Negev. Smotrich stated that the "Judaization of the Galilee will happen anyway when we win," emphasizing it as a key goal for his party. His associates confirmed that strengthening Jewish settlement and restoring Israeli governance in these areas are central objectives for the upcoming elections.
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- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated the "Judaization of the Galilee will happen anyway when we win."
- Smotrich's remarks were a response to criticism from Democrats party chairman Yair Golan.
- The plan aims to expand settlement efforts from Judea and Samaria to the Negev and Galilee.
- Strengthening Jewish settlement and restoring Israeli governance are key election goals for Smotrich's party.
- Sources close to Smotrich cited alleged illegal takeovers and state withdrawal as reasons for the initiative.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sharply responded on Wednesday to criticism from Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, regarding Smotrich's plan to expand settlement efforts from Judea and Samaria to the Negev and Galilee.
Golan had previously stated that Smotrich intended to act in the Galilee as he had in Judea and Samaria, a comment interpreted as criticism of the government's policy to strengthen Jewish settlement in the north. In response, Smotrich said, "Yair, I notice you are not very connected to the processes of the Judaization of the Galilee. That's okay, it will happen anyway when we win. This time, we must not gamble on the Galilee. Vote Religious Zionism!"
Sources close to Smotrich indicated that strengthening Jewish settlement and restoring Israeli sovereignty in these areas are key objectives for the upcoming elections. They stated that following Smotrich's initiatives in Judea and Samaria, which included the regularization of dozens of communities, significant infrastructure investments, and accelerated construction, the next goal is to bolster Jewish settlement in the Negev and Galilee. These sources also claimed Smotrich intends to work towards restoring Israeli governance and reinforcing the Jewish majority in these regions, citing what they described as years of illegal takeover and state withdrawal.
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