Smotrich calls for full-scale military campaign across the West Bank

Single source · West Bank, Palestinian territories (approximate) · 2026-10-23 10:05 UTC

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for a full-scale military campaign across the West Bank, as reported by The Jerusalem Post and Middle East Eye. According to Middle East Eye, the campaign would aim to dismantle the Palestinian Authority, collect weapons and kill militants. According to The Jerusalem Post, Smotrich said that after an attack there would be "no escaping" a comprehensive military campaign.

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• Middle East Eye, 2026-10-23 10:05 UTC
• The Jerusalem Post, 2026-10-23 11:10 UTC

First reported 2026-10-23 10:05 UTC; last updated 2026-10-23 11:15 UTC.

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