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David__77

(24,911 posts)
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 11:12 AM Tuesday

Smotrich says plans drawn up to establish 3 Israeli settlements in Gaza

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Monday that Israel has prepared plans to establish three settlements in the Gaza Strip, and all that is needed to move ahead with the project is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approval.

The Defense Ministry Settlement Administration, which Smotrich administers, “has completed the groundwork to establish three settlements in the north Gaza area,” he said in a statement.

Smotrich called on Netanyahu to “give the approval” in order to “complete the mission and restore true security for the residents of the south.”



https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-says-plans-drawn-up-to-establish-3-israeli-settlements-in-gaza/

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Surprise, surprise, surprise. AloeVera Tuesday #1

AloeVera

(4,687 posts)
1. Surprise, surprise, surprise.
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 11:40 AM
Tuesday

Who actually was fooled into believing this was about building resorts in a "Gaza Riviera"? Not me.

It was always about eliminating Palestinians to make room for new Israeli settlers.

And the great injustice - and the grand con - continues. It's truly sickening.

When I think about how those unfortunate Palestinians must feel...

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