12.11.2024 15:21
Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's statement that the time has come for Israel to annex the occupied West Bank and his announcement of instructions to that effect has caused public outrage. In a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was said, "We reject the statements of Israeli officials regarding the annexation of the West Bank. These statements are evidence that Israel's ultimate goal is to seize Palestinian land."
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Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, at a group meeting of the far-right Religious Zionism Party he leads, suggested that the time has come for Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, instructing relevant institutions to start the necessary infrastructure work for the annexation plan, and claimed that 2025 would be the "year of annexation" for the West Bank.
STRONG REACTION FROM TURKEY TO ISRAELI MINISTER
While Israeli Minister Smotrich's scandalous move caused an uproar in the international community, Turkey also responded strongly to these remarks.
"THEIR ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO OCCUPY PALESTINIAN LAND"
In a written statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated, "We strongly reject the statements made by some Israeli officials regarding the annexation of the occupied West Bank. These statements, which disregard international law and the two-state solution, are proof that Israel's ultimate goal is to seize Palestinian land. The impunity of Israel's genocide and occupation policies against Palestinians emboldens (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu and his supporters," it said. The statement also noted that the United Nations Security Council and the international community must take a strong stance against Israel's unlawful policies.
AK PARTY ALSO ISSUED A STATEMENT
On the other hand, AK Party spokesperson Ömer Çelik did not delay in responding to Israel's new attack plan. In a post on his official X account, Çelik stated, "Israeli officials announce a new attack plan against regional countries every day. These statements clearly reveal the intentions of this network that feeds on war and massacre.
Lasting peace and stability in the Middle East can only be achieved through the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital and the realization of a two-state solution. The statements of Israeli officials targeting the annexation of the occupied West Bank are not only contrary to international law but also aim to escalate the war and increase massacres. International organizations must see that Israel is targeting the international community and all of humanity and must take action," he said.
"NETANYAHU WILL RAISE THE ISSUE AFTER TRUMP"
In reports broadcast on Israeli state television KAN, it was claimed that Netanyahu stated in recent speeches, "When Trump returns to the White House, we must bring the issue of annexation (of the occupied West Bank) back to the table."
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