Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, recently made controversial statements regarding the potential opportunity to apply Israeli sovereignty on the West Bank following the election of Donald Trump as the President of the United States.
In a video titled “Trump’s election an opportunity to apply Israeli sovereignty on West Bank: Smotrich,” Smotrich expressed his hopes of extending Israeli sovereignty into the occupied West Bank. This move would be seen as a major escalation in Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories, which has long been a point of contention in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Smotrich, known for his hardline views on Israeli settlements and relations with the Palestinians, is a key figure in the far-right political scene in Israel. His statements reflect a growing sentiment among some Israeli politicians that the election of Trump could provide an opportunity for Israel to further solidify its control over the West Bank.
The prospect of Israel annexing the West Bank has been met with criticism from the international community, which views the settlements as illegal under international law. The United Nations has repeatedly called for an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories and a two-state solution to the conflict.
As tensions in the region continue to simmer, Smotrich’s remarks serve as a stark reminder of the complex and deeply entrenched issues at play in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The prospect of extending Israeli sovereignty into the West Bank is sure to generate further debate and controversy in the coming months.
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Video “Trump’s election an opportunity to apply Israeli sovereignty on West Bank: Smotrich” was uploaded on 11/11/2024 to Youtube Channel Al Jazeera English