Bezalel Smotrich
“It is important that everyone out there who helps Israel in various ways knows that, when the time comes, Israel will assist them,” the victims’ attorneys said.
“Remember Oct. 7, remember Oct. 7,” said the American president, who “seemed to agree” with the Israeli prime minister that upping the pressure on the terrorist group was necessary.
The party is increasingly skeptical of Netanyahu’s determination to finish Hamas once and for all.
“With God’s help, we will keep settling our land and work to extend full sovereignty over every part of our homeland,” said Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who led the visit.
The move is “part of a broader series of initiatives aimed at propelling Israel’s economy forward after the war,” Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said.
“We are not settling for recovery; we are building a stronger, safer future,” Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said.
Israel’s finance minister announced “unequivocally” that “it’s over.” The prime minister’s office has yet to comment.
At a Gush Katif event, Israel’s finance minister outlines plans for renewed and expanded Jewish communities in Gaza, calling it a “realistic work plan.”
Geert Wilders, the leader of the country’s largest party, condemned the move as an insult to the victims of Oct. 7.
“Money intended for terrorists will not reach the Palestinian Authority—not as long as I am minister of finance,” said Bezalel Smotrich.
The announcement came just hours after Knesset lawmakers passed a non-binding resolution in favor of applying Israeli sovereignty to the area.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the top general supports long-term Israeli control of parts of the Strip.