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Israeli Minister Calls for Dismantling Palestinian Authority, Preemptive Strike
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for dismantling the Palestinian Authority and launching a preemptive war in the West Bank, citing armed groups forming in the region. His remarks followed a report on advanced military training for Palestinian officers in China.
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- 01Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich urged dismantling the Palestinian Authority and initiating a preemptive war in the West Bank.
- 02Smotrich claimed armed groups of tens of thousands are forming in the West Bank, posing a threat worse than October 7.
- 03He has withheld funds from the Palestinian Authority for 18 months, alleging they would fund armed activities.
- 04A report alleged Palestinian security officers received advanced military training in China.
- 05Smotrich warned a potential Israeli government could lead to a Palestinian state and release frozen Palestinian funds.
Smotrich also warned against a potential Israeli government that could lead to a Palestinian state and release frozen Palestinian funds, framing it as a key election issue.
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