Israel officials fear Smotrich’s Palestine statements could damage ties with Egypt, Jordan

March 23rd, 2023

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Bezalel Smotrich, Extremist Israeli Jewish MK [Atbannett/Wikipedia]

Israeli security officials are reportedly concerned that controversial statements made by Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, could damage ties with Egypt and Jordan. On Sunday, Smotrich, leader of the Religious Zionism political alliance, said during a conference held in Paris that "there was no such thing as Palestinian people". During the conference he spoke at a podium adorned with the map of the so-called "Greater Israel" which included mandatory Palestine, Jordan, areas of Syria, Lebanon and even Saudi Arabia. On Tuesday, the Kan broadcasting corporation reported that the Israeli security apparatus is concerned that Smotrich's words could affect security coordination between Israel, Jordan and Egypt ahead of the month of Ramadan. According to the Kan report, Smotrich's statement could harm ties […] Source

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