Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has made a bold promise, vowing to establish “a million” new settlers under an expansion plan in Israel. In a recent statement, Smotrich stated, “For every country that unilaterally recognizes a Palestinian state, we will establish a settlement.”
This announcement comes amidst ongoing tensions in the region, with the Israeli government facing criticism for its expansion of settlements in occupied Palestinian territories. Smotrich’s pledge to increase the number of settlers by such a significant amount is likely to further escalate tensions with the Palestinian Authority and the international community.
Critics argue that the expansion of settlements only serves to further entrench the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories and hinder the prospects for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The establishment of new settlements is a contentious issue that has long been a point of contention in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
As Smotrich and the Israeli government move forward with their plans to expand settlements, it is clear that tensions in the region are likely to continue to rise. The international community will be closely watching to see how this latest development impacts efforts to find a lasting solution to the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
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