By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the occupation and de facto annexation of around 60% of the Gaza Strip, saying the Palestinian territory should be brought under “Israeli” control and “become our land.” Smotrich further called for the annexation of Leban»»»

Smotrich said on US social media company X that 1,665 dunams (411.5 acres) had been added to the Kida and Havat settlements, allowing for the construction of 1,000 new housing units. The leader of the Religious Zionism party described the move as “another historic step in the settlement revolution.»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the evacuation of some West Bank settlements deemed illegal under Israeli law, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Sunday. "To my knowledge, Netanyahu has given the instruction to evacuate" certain settlements, Smotrich said, adding that he did not a»»»