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Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich Defends Policy Record Post-Oct 7
Jul 29, 2026 03:19 PM CT
Jerusalem, Israel
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Summary
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated he considered resigning after the October 7 attacks but concluded his past opposition to territorial withdrawals was justified. This internal political posturing reinforces the hardline stance within the Israeli government, potentially limiting diplomatic flexibility in post-conflict negotiations regarding Gaza and the West Bank.
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Far-right finance minister recounts opposing Israeli territorial withdrawals decades ago, appearing to repeat previous claims that they contributed to Hamas-led massacre in 2023 The post Smotrich says he weighed quitting after Oct. 7, but ‘couldn’t find anything’ he did wrong ap...
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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich defended his political record and refusal to resign, linking past territorial withdrawals to the October 7 attacks.