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Retired General Says He Has More in Common With Palestinians Than Israeli Minister
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Retired Major General Gil Regev stated he feels more connection to Palestinians than to Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, calling their shared Jewish identity "nonsense." Regev cited personal interactions with Palestinians during his military service as the basis for this feeling. He explained he remains in Israel due to age and existing social ties, despite his views. The comments were made on the All-In podcast.
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- Retired Maj. Gen. Gil Regev feels closer to Palestinians than to Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
- Regev dismissed their shared Jewish identity as "nonsense."
- He cited personal interactions and shared meals with Palestinians during his service.
- Regev stated he has "nothing" in common with Smotrich.
- He remains in Israel because he is "old" and has family and friends.
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