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Israeli finance minister calls for building settlements near Gaza amid ongoing Israeli offensive

Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich called for building three new settlements along Gaza's northern fence amid ongoing Israeli military operations. The proposal follows Israeli strikes in Gaza and the West Bank, with Palestinian health officials reporting recent casualties. Smotrich also mentioned plans to establish additional settlements in the West Bank.

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Bezalel SmotrichpersonBenjamin NetanyahupersonIsraeli Finance MinisterpositionSettlements AdministrationorganizationGazaplaceWest BankplacePalestinian health ministryorganizationHamasorganization

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