Israeli far-right minister reiterates call to occupy Gaza and establish settlements

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has once again called for the occupation of Gaza and the establishment of settlements there, reiterating his opposition to a prisoner exchange agreement with Hamas and the cessation of Israel's ongoing military actions.

Smotrich, leader of the far-right Religious Zionism party, stated in an interview with the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation: "I am a right-wing person who believes in settling the Land of Israel."

He also commented on discussions about Gaza's future, emphasising that it is not part of the war's objectives but is being assessed for the post-war scenario.