Finance Minister Smotrich Demands Full Military Campaign in West Bank
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is demanding a full-scale military campaign in the West Bank following a recent attack. He stated that dismantling the Palestinian Authority, collecting weapons, and eliminating terrorists are necessary steps. Smotrich warned that the current security approach could lead to another major disaster and called for a change in doctrine, prioritizing this action for the next government.
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- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for a full military campaign in the West Bank.
- Smotrich wants to dismantle the Palestinian Authority and eliminate terrorists.
- He warned against a security concept that could lead to another October 7th.
- The call follows a severe attack near the Yehuda Junction injuring five people.
- Smotrich sees this as a priority for the next Israeli government.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is calling for a comprehensive military operation in the West Bank, stating that it is unavoidable. Following a severe attack near the "Yehuda Junction" that left five people injured, Smotrich, who is also a member of the Security Cabinet, urged for a broad offensive. He believes this campaign should include dismantling the Palestinian Authority, collecting weapons, and eliminating terrorists, drawing a parallel to actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
Smotrich warned against continuing with a security concept that could lead to another "October 7th"-like event. He acknowledged the need to prioritize actions against Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran but stressed that clinging to the current approach is unacceptable. He also highlighted the current government's achievements in settlement expansion, asserting it thwarts the "dangerous idea of establishing a terror state in the heart of Israel."
However, Smotrich indicated that the military action in the West Bank would be among the initial priorities for the next government. He emphasized that the task would remain incomplete without a shift in security doctrine and the decisive defeat of terrorism.
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