'I will fight with all my strength against Palestinian statehood”: Smotrich

“Israeli” Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared his unwavering opposition to the establishment of a Palestinian state on Sunday, vowing to "fight with all his strength" against such an outcome.

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Smotrich emphasized his commitment to using his authority to develop settlements in the West Bank and enhance security, asserting that his actions are transparent and well-known.

Smotrich's comments came in response to a recent investigation by The New York Times (NYT), which suggested a secret "Israeli" plan to control the West Bank.

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Smotrich dismissed the investigation, stating, "Everything I do is clear," and claimed that the report did not uncover any hidden agendas.

In a related development, “Israeli” Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced plans to discuss advancing to the third phase of the military operation in Gaza with American officials.