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Israel has published plans for one of its proposed new settlements in the occupied West Bank, finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Wednesday, upping the ante a day before planned new Gaza peace talks seen as vital to preventing a regional war.

The far-right minister said the move was a response to actions by the Palestinian West Bank leadership and countries which have recognised a Palestinian state.

"No anti-Israel or anti-Zionist decision will stop the development of the settlement. We will continue to fight against the dangerous idea of a Palestinian state. This is the mission of my life," said Smotrich.

Most United Nations member states consider settlements built in the West Bank and other territory Israel captured in the 1967 Middle East war to be illegal under international law. Israel disputes this, citing the Jewish people's historical and biblical ties to the land.

Israel announced in June it was going to legalise five outposts in the West Bank, establish three new settlements, and seize huge swathes of land where Palestinians seek to create an independent state, further inflaming Palestinian anger.

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[–] FlyingSquid 24 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Iran said they would not attack if there were legitimate ceasefire negotiations.

This is just proof Netanyahu wants Iran to attack so he can continue his forever war and maintain his dictatorial war powers.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Yea, it's pretty clear now that he wants an excuse to attack the nuclear facilities.