Israel's Smotrich says victory means Gaza fully 'destroyed' DW 05/06/2025
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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sets forth a controversial vision of victory in Gaza, which he claims would involve the complete destruction of the area and the forced displacement of its civilian population. He envisions that those displaced would be initially relocated to a 'humanitarian zone' in southern Gaza, eventually leading to their emigration to other nations. This perspective underscores a stark approach to the ongoing conflict and reflects systemic far-right sentiments within Israeli politics, igniting international concerns regarding humanitarian repercussions. Meanwhile, global powers like France and China have expressed concerns over Israel's military actions in the region and their potential escalation.
Smotrich's vision for an Israeli victory includes completely destroying Gaza and displacing its residents, with hopes for their mass emigration to third countries.
The idea of a humanitarian zone in southern Gaza reflects a call for extreme measures that could have deep humanitarian implications.
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