Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank
The comments from Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich come as Israeli authorities announced a military closure across the occupied West Bank during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.
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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera.
The remarks come as Israeli authorities announced a military closure across the occupied West Bank, citing the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.
Smotrich is a prominent figure within Israel's government and has previously made statements regarding policy in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Further details of the minister's comments and the scope of the announced closure were not immediately available.
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- Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank — Al Jazeera — All
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