Israeli Finance Minister Rejects Trump-Netanyahu Gaza Plan, Warning of Security Risks

In a stark rebuke of the recently unveiled peace initiative backed by former President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has voiced serious objections. Smotrich denounced the plan for leaving Israel’s security “in the hands of foreigners and fantasies” that others will do the heavy lifting, a reckless gamble that could unravel hard-won gains from recent military efforts. Smotrich, known for his uncompromising stance on Israeli sovereignty, took to social media to express his dismay. He framed the proposal as a step backward—reverting to outdated and failed concepts reminiscent of the Oslo Accords era,...