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Smotrich calls for imposing sovereignty over the West Bank and Gaza and granting Palestinians the advantages of Israeli citizenship.

Smotrich calls for imposing sovereignty over the West Bank and Gaza and granting Palestinians the advantages of Israeli citizenship.

By م.زهير الشاعر

Published: October 28, 2024

The Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for the application of Israeli sovereignty over all parts of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Smotrich confirmed that Palestinians who agree to adopt this decision will be granted the advantages of Israeli citizenship, while those who refuse will face displacement.

He added: "Those who refuse both options will be treated as 'terrorists'," in statements that sparked mixed reactions regarding Israeli policy towards Palestinians in the region.

These statements come at a time when the region is experiencing increased tensions, with ongoing discussions about the future of the relationship between Israel and the Palestinians. The Israeli government has taken several steps recently to reinforce settlement in the West Bank, leading to criticism from the international community.

These calls reflect a hardline policy aimed at imposing Israeli control over Palestinian lands, amid fears of worsening humanitarian and economic conditions in the region.

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