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macroJul 20, 2026, 7:24 PM

Israeli Finance Minister Advocates Conquest and Settlement of Gaza

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that if a decision is made to conquer Gaza and settle it as part of Israel, that will happen, representing absolute victory beyond defeating Hamas.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has made a definitive statement on Gaza, asserting that if a decision is made to conquer the territory and settle it as part of the Israeli homeland, that outcome will be realized. He framed this as absolute victory, extending beyond merely defeating Hamas.

Smotrich further declared that this scenario would involve Jewish settlement, a military presence, and security control in Gaza. The remarks underscore a hardline stance within the Israeli government regarding the future of the enclave.

The statement comes amid ongoing regional tensions and could have implications for geopolitical risk sentiment in the Middle East.

Source: First Squawk