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Smotrich Warns: Unity Needed to Combat Hamas Threat

7/23/2025

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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich issued a stark warning at the "Sha’alim" conference, stating that efforts to destabilize the current government would only empower Hamas. He called for unity within the coalition, stressing the importance of patience and open dialogue to navigate the tensions surrounding the Conscription Law and the ongoing Gaza conflict.

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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich issued a stark warning at the "Sha’alim" conference, stating that efforts to destabilize the current government would only empower Hamas. He called for unity within the coalition, stressing the importance of patience and open dialogue to navigate the tensions surrounding the Conscription Law and the ongoing Gaza conflict.