Jerusalem: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich threatened to destroy the Palestinian National Authority, similar to the actions taken in the Gaza Strip.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, Smotrich made these remarks during a press conference with heads of colonies councils, titled "The Sovereignty Plan." During the event, Smotrich criticized the United Nations conference and countries recognizing the Palestinian state.
Smotrich stated, "Annexing the West Bank is our tool to confront the political assault on Israel through international recognition." He further explained that Israel is opposed to the establishment of a Palestinian state, citing security concerns. Smotrich emphasized the broad consensus on annexing the West Bank and declared that the time has come to annex it and eliminate the option of establishing a Palestinian state.
