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Smotrich's Controversial Visit Sparks Outrage Amid Settlement Expansion

8/8/2025

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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's visit to the evacuated settlement of Sa-Nur ignited fury as he stood beside graffiti proclaiming "Death to Arabs." This controversial trip coincided with the Israeli government's controversial decision to recognize Sa-Nur in a settlement expansion plan, drawing global condemnation and jeopardizing hopes for a two-state solution.

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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's visit to the evacuated settlement of Sa-Nur ignited fury as he stood beside graffiti proclaiming "Death to Arabs." This controversial trip coincided with the Israeli government's controversial decision to recognize Sa-Nur in a settlement expansion plan, drawing global condemnation and jeopardizing hopes for a two-state solution.