US Sanctions on Israeli Finance Minister Sparks Controversy
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has recently come under fire for potential US sanctions due to his support for illegal settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank. Smotrich, who leads the far-right Religious Zionism Party, condemned the sanctions as a “fatal blow to Israeli sovereignty.”
Despite the looming threat of sanctions, Smotrich remains resolute in his commitment to expanding Israeli settlements in the West Bank to prevent the establishment of a state that could jeopardize Israel’s security.
The Finance Minister downplayed the significance of Western sanctions, dismissing them as “a passing shadow and dust.” He has also discussed the issue with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of his upcoming visit to Washington to meet with US President Joe Biden.
The tensions in the occupied West Bank have escalated due to a deadly Israeli offensive, resulting in numerous casualties. The International Court of Justice recently ruled against Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land, calling for its immediate end.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.