Becalel Smotrich
Becalel Smotrich is an Israeli politician and member of the Knesset, known for his far-right views and advocacy for the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank. As Israel's Minister of Finance, he has been a prominent supporter of policies aimed at formally annexing parts of the West Bank, which has drawn significant criticism from the international community. Recently, he welcomed the Israeli government's decision to recognize new settlements, viewing it as a crucial step towards enhancing Israeli presence in the region.
Born on Dec 27, 1980 (44 years old)
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Serbia:
Far-right Finance Minister Becalel Smotrich stated that his party would not allow a plan that mentioned a Palestinian state.
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Montenegro:
Israeli Finance Minister Becalel Smotrich stated that the Palestinian state is 'erased from the table'.
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Montenegro:
Israeli far-right Finance Minister Becalel Smotrich presented his proposal for the annexation of approximately four-fifths of the West Bank.
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Montenegro:
Finance Minister Becalel Smotrich stated that the Palestinian state is being 'erased from the table, not by slogans, but by actions.'
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Slovakia:
Finance Minister Becalel Smotrich referred to the settlement project as the 'last nail in the coffin of the idea of a Palestinian state.'
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Slovakia:
Israeli Finance Minister Becalel Smotrich publicly expressed his hope that the government would soon relocate Gaza residents to third countries.
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Slovakia:
Becalel Smotrich, the Israeli Finance Minister, expressed a desire to relocate Gaza residents to third countries.
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Slovakia:
Becalel Smotrich is the Israeli finance minister who approved the controversial settlement construction plan.
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Montenegro:
Becalel Smotrich, the Israeli finance minister, supported the controversial settlement plan, calling it a 'historic achievement'.
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Slovakia:
Becalel Smotrich announced the construction of new settlements in the West Bank.
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