POLITICSJun 30 · 04:41 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYEQazi Zaid

Video: Far-right Israeli minister Smotrich calls for Jewish settlements in Gaza

Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich called for the establishment of Jewish settlements within Gaza, claiming the Israeli military controls nearly 70% of the strip. He stated preparations for three settlements in the northern perimeter are underway, awaiting approval from the prime minister and defense minister.

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