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Israel's Finance Minister Demands Hamas Disarmament Ultimatum

1/20/2026

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Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Finance Minister, called closing the Civil Military Coordination Centre (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat.
He said the centre involves countries hostile to Israel.
Smotrich urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to issue an ultimatum to Hamas for disarmament.
The White House announced the second phase of the Gaza war plan.
Air strikes by Israel have continued in response to militant attacks.

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Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Finance Minister, called closing the Civil Military Coordination Centre (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat.
He said the centre involves countries hostile to Israel.
Smotrich urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to issue an ultimatum to Hamas for disarmament.
The White House announced the second phase of the Gaza war plan.
Air strikes by Israel have continued in response to militant attacks.