Key facts
- Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority.
- Smotrich stated the Oslo Accords should be erased.
- He asserted that Israel must take control of the entire territory.
- Smotrich declared "it's either us or them."
- He stated, "We are killing the idea of a Palestinian state."
Bezalel Smotrich's statements reflect a hardline stance within Israeli politics regarding the future governance and control of Palestinian territories. These views challenge the established framework of the Oslo Accords and the existence of the Palestinian Authority, suggesting a significant shift towards annexation and direct Israeli control. Such pronouncements have major implications for regional stability and future peace negotiations.