Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich suggests dividing Gaza with the US, calling it a potential “real estate paradise” and a business opportunity.
Smotrich’s Controversial Remarks
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a leader of the far-right in Israel, has sparked outrage with his comments on Gaza, calling it a potential “real estate paradise” and suggesting that Israel and the US should divide the territory and profit from land sales.
Smotrich claimed that he has already begun talks with Americans on the plan, which he described as a “business plan” that could be found on the desk of former US President Donald Trump.
US Response and Conditions
A White House representative responded to Smotrich’s comments, stating that President Trump has long promoted solutions to help Gaza’s residents rebuild, but on the condition that Hamas is disarmed and relinquishes power.
International Reaction and Criticism
The international community has expressed outrage over Smotrich’s comments, with critics warning that plans to displace Palestinians could be considered a form of ethnic cleansing.
The situation in Gaza is becoming increasingly dire, with over a million people forced to flee to overcrowded areas as Israel launches an invasion of the territory’s largest city.
