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- 1Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank▼More # Warcrimes "Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank # Smotrich comments come as Isra
Israeli far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the occupied West Bank. His comments come as Israeli authorities announce a week-long comprehensive military closure across the territory, citing the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Critics describe the remarks as incitement and possible war crimes, warning they signal escalation in the already tense Palestinian territories.
- 2Palestinian death toll in Gaza war passes 74,000●Palestinian death toll in Gaza war rises above 74,000 since the war began and other Mideast news
Gaza health authorities report the Palestinian death toll in the Gaza war has risen above 74,000 since the conflict began in October 2023. The figure comes as fighting continues and humanitarian conditions in the territory worsen, and it features in a roundup of Middle East developments alongside other regional news.