Settlements Minister Vows to Prevent Arab Celebrations, Boost Israeli Presence
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich vowed to prevent Arab celebrations, which he believes are based on hopes of stopping Israeli settlement expansion in Judea and Samaria and Gaza. He pledged to establish settlements in Gaza and continue operations against Hezbollah, while also aiming to dismantle the Palestinian Authority. Smotrich reiterated his long-standing opposition to political cooperation with groups linked to the Muslim Brotherhood and stated that parties not condemning Hamas are illegitimate.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich vowed to prevent Arab celebrations and push Israeli settlement expansion.
- Smotrich pledged to establish communities in the Gaza Strip, countering perceived Arab hopes.
- He vowed continued operations until Hezbollah's complete dismantling and PA's dismantling.
- Smotrich criticized parties unable to condemn the October 7th massacre or Hamas.
- He recalled his faction's six-year opposition to cooperation with Muslim Brotherhood affiliates.
Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich declared on Tuesday evening that he would not allow "Arabs to celebrate," stating that their current celebrations stem from a belief they can thwart Israel's "settlement revolution" in Judea and Samaria and halt the establishment of communities in the Gaza Strip. Smotrich asserted that these efforts would fail, vowing to establish settlements in Gaza. He also addressed perceived celebrations regarding a potential Israeli retreat from Lebanon, warning "they should think again," and pledged to continue operations until the complete dismantling of Hezbollah. Furthermore, Smotrich stated that Israel would proceed with actions to dismantle the Palestinian Authority and achieve "decisiveness" in Judea and Samaria. He recalled that six years prior, his political faction foresaw and opposed attempts to legitimize political cooperation with the "sister movement of the Muslim Brotherhood." Smotrich emphasized that parties unable to condemn the October 7th massacre or designate Hamas as a terror organization are not legitimate players in Israeli politics, asserting this has been and will remain his responsibility.
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