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Israel's Powerful Finance Minister and the Future of the Gaza Strip

2025/3/24
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Israel is contemplating a significant military operation in Gaza to establish control over the territory. This chapter explores the strategic plans and potential implications of such an invasion.
  • Israel is considering a major ground invasion of Gaza.
  • Plans include occupying Gaza and establishing military rule.
  • The military is mobilizing another army division for ground operations.

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NPR has learned that Israel is considering a major ground invasion of Gaza to fully occupy the territory and establish a military rule over Palestinians there. We learn about this plan and hear about the influential minister who has repeatedly called for Israel to resettle the Gaza Strip. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has threated to collapse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government if the Gaza war ends. Our reporter talked to Smotrich and tells us about his rise to power.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)