Israel Will Expand Its Borders After War Ends, Says Finance Minister Smotrich
Jerusalem / West Bank |Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared on Wednesday that Israel intends to expand its territorial boundaries following the conclusion of its ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. He made the announcement at a groundbreaking ceremony for new Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.Smotrich outlined a sweeping vision of territorial…
Jerusalem / West Bank |
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared on Wednesday that Israel intends to expand its territorial boundaries following the conclusion of its ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. He made the announcement at a groundbreaking ceremony for new Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Smotrich outlined a sweeping vision of territorial expansion, stating that Israel’s border with Lebanon would be extended to the Litani River. He further suggested that a buffer zone could be established in Syria, encompassing Mount Hermon and surrounding strategic areas.
The minister emphasized that the expansion would be pursued not only through military means but also through political and diplomatic measures in the post-war period.
The remarks have drawn sharp international attention, as they appear to contradict established United Nations resolutions and principles of international law regarding the inadmissibility of acquiring territory by force. No immediate response was issued by Lebanese or Syrian authorities at the time of publication.
