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Smotrich calls for Gaza conquest, military rule, and settlements
Published Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · Updated August 18
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What We Know — Key Points
Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order the IDF's complete takeover of the Gaza Strip and permit settlements in the area, speaking to students at the Sderot Yeshiva on Sunday.
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- The Jerusalem Post
Smotrich insists that Israel's security requires settlements in Gaza, arguing that "where there is settlement, there is an army and there is security."
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