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Israeli Minister Calls for One Million Settlers in West Bank
An Israeli minister stated that Hamas could seize the West Bank quickly and proposed bringing one million settlers to prevent it. The remarks frame settlement expansion as a security measure.
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The minister proposed bringing one million settlers to the territory to block any such takeover. The statement presents settlement growth as a direct response to security concerns. It links the proposed population increase to preventing a repeat of events observed in Gaza.
The minister described the West Bank as vulnerable to swift takeover. Officials have previously cited similar risks when discussing territorial control. The argument ties demographic change to preventing militant groups from gaining ground. No timeline or funding details were provided in the remarks.
The West Bank remains under dispute, with Israel maintaining military and administrative control over large portions. International bodies have long held that settlements there violate international law. The minister's comments do not address legal claims or negotiations.
They focus solely on the security rationale for increased settlement. >"Hamas can take over the West Bank in an instant, we saw how quickly it took control of Gaza.
