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Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich Plans to Extend Sovereignty Over West Bank by 2025, Hopes for Trump Support

Nov 11, 2024, 02:37 PM

Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced plans to extend Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank by 2025. Smotrich, who is also in charge of West Bank settlements in the defense ministry, stated on Monday that he has given instructions to begin preparations for this move. He expressed hope that the Trump administration will recognize Israel's sovereignty over the area. This announcement underscores the Israeli government's intent to annex the West Bank, also referred to as Judea and Samaria, a move that could have significant geopolitical implications.