West Bank & Jerusalem
Smotrich says Israel may wage war on West Bank to disarm Palestinians
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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said occupation forces may be forced to wage war in the West Bank to disarm Palestinians and concentrate weapons exclusively in the hands of Israeli forces, Shehab Wire reported. Smotrich did not specify the conditions that would trigger such a military operation or provide additional details about the proposed campaign.
The remarks underscore persistent tensions between Israeli authorities and Palestinian armed groups operating in the occupied West Bank. Israeli officials have repeatedly cited security threats posed by Palestinian weapons as justification for military operations and settlement expansion policies in the territory.
