Smotrich Urges Phased Annexation of Gaza, Igniting Alarms at Home and Abroad
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has urged the government to begin a phased annexation of the Gaza Strip if the militant group Hamas does not disarm, framing the move as part of a plan to “win in Gaza” this year; his remarks drew fierce condemnation from Palestinian groups and renewed international concern about steps that […]
