Before it's too late: Smotrich demands a comprehensive military campaign in the West Bank

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for a comprehensive military campaign in Judea and Samaria following the attack at the Yehuda Junction, including dismantling the Palestinian Authority, confiscating weapons, and eliminating terrorists. He warns against a 'concept' that could lead to another October 7.

Finance Minister and member of the political-security cabinet, Bezalel Smotrich, is calling for a comprehensive military campaign in Judea and Samaria following the severe attack at the Yehuda Junction, in which five people were wounded. In his remarks, published today (Friday), Smotrich argues that there is no alternative to a broad operation that would include dismantling the Palestinian Authority, confiscating weapons, and eliminating terrorists, 'just like in Gaza and Lebanon.' Smotrich warns against clinging to the 'concept' that could lead to another October 7, and states that the military campaign in the West Bank will be one of the first steps of the next government. The article does not include responses from security or political sources.