# Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank

https://mins.news/en/item/75859

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-27 10:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/israeli-minister-bezalel-smotrich-calls-for-war-in-occupied-west-bank?traffic_source=rss

> Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says the military should wage war in the occupied West Bank and repeat its actions in Gaza, including dismantling the Palestinian Authority. His remarks came as Israel announced a comprehensive weeklong military closure of the West Bank for the Sukkot holiday, with restrictions lasting until October 3.

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