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„The U.N. human rights office said on Friday an Israeli plan to build to build thousands of new homes between an Israeli settlement in the West Bank and near East Jerusalem was illegal under international law, and would put nearby Palestinians at risk of forced eviction, which it described as a #warcrime.“

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-rights-office-says-israeli-settlement-plan-breaks-international-law-2025-08-15/

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„• Far-right minister says Netanyahu and Trump back E1 project
• Palestinians fear land fragmentation will rob them of state
• EU, Norway, rights groups condemn plan
• Construction was frozen in Maale Adumim after outcry“

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israels-smotrich-launches-settlement-plan-bury-idea-palestinian-state-2025-08-14/

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„Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on July 6 sharply criticised a Cabinet decision to allow some aid into Gaza as a “grave mistake” that he said would benefit the militant Palestinian group Hamas.

Mr Smotrich also accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of failing to ensure that Israel’s military is following government directives in prosecuting the war against Hamas in Gaza.“

https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/influential-far-right-israeli-minister-lashes-out-at-netanyahu-over-gaza-war-policy

Influential far-right Israeli minister lashes out at Netanyahu over Gaza war policy

He argued that allowing in aid to Gaza would benefit militant Palestinian group Hamas. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Straits Times

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„Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand and Norway jointly imposed the sanctions, which will restrict the right to travel and will freeze the financial assets of the Israeli security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir; and the finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich.“

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/world/canada/uk-canada-sanctions-israel-smotrich-ben-gvir.html?unlocked_article_code=1.N08.TN1B.J3jEJiWhcnmq&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

U.K., Canada, Australia and Others Impose Sanctions on Far-Right Israeli Ministers

The coordinated move highlights the hardening of several countries’ stance toward Israel amid the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The New York Times

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The only way to release the hostages is to subdue Hamas. Any retreat will bring about the next October 7. Once as we occupy and stay [in Gaza] we can talk about sovereignty. But I did not demand that this be included among the goals of the war. First, we will defeat Hamas and prevent it from existing."«

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»Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told Channel 12 journalist Amit Segal: "We are finally going to occupy the Gaza Strip. We will stop being afraid of the word 'occupation.'"

"We are finally taking control of all humanitarian aid, so that it does not become supplies for Hamas. We are separating Hamas from the population, cleansing the Strip, returning the hostages—and defeating Hamas...

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https://www.newsweek.com/israel-preparing-full-takeover-gaza-reports-2067984

Israel Preparing Full Takeover of Gaza: Reports

One Israeli official reportedly described the move as a "conquest".

Newsweek

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„Israel's security cabinet has approved a plan to expand its military offensive against Hamas which includes the "capture" of Gaza and the holding of its territory, according to an Israeli official.“

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy04km1zk0o

See also:
„Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Plan to Escalate Gaza Campaign“
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/05/world/europe/israel-buildup-soldiers-hamas-gaza.html?unlocked_article_code=1.E08.JufT.e-x5NWH4RddC&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Israel cabinet approves plan to 'capture' Gaza - official

The Israeli military says the expanded offensive will displace most Palestinians in Gaza.

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„Israel’s security Cabinet was set to meet on Sunday to approve an expansion of military action in the Gaza Strip and discuss aid deliveries ahead of a planned visit to the Middle East this month by President Donald Trump.“
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/05/world/politics/israel-gaza-trump-visit/

Israel prepares to scale up pressure on Gaza ahead of Trump visit

The new ground operations will likely involve taking control of additional territory while stopping short of a full siege.

The Japan Times

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„Israel was issuing orders to call up tens of thousands of reservists ahead of an expanded offensive in Gaza, Israeli media reported on Saturday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked truce mediator Qatar“

https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3308993/israel-calls-tens-thousands-reservists-gaza-offensive?utm_source=rss_feed

Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists for Gaza offensive

Prime Minister Netanyahu attacked truce mediator Qatar, accusing it of ‘playing both sides’ in talks with Hamas.

South China Morning Post