Israeli finance minister calls for building settlements near Gaza amid ongoing Israeli offensive
Middle East1 source1 country🔦 Under-reported38m ago
On Sunday, August 2, 2026, Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for the construction of three new Israeli settlements along the northern fence of Gaza. The proposal was made as Israeli military attacks and strikes continued in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, resulting in the deaths of more Palestinians.
The announcement coincides with ongoing military offensives in the region and comes as the United States prepares to provide additional military support to Israel. Smotrich's call to establish new settlements directly adjacent to the Gaza Strip marks a notable political development amid the broader conflict.
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