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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Israeli Minister Smotrich Calls Gaza a “Real Estate Bonanza” Amid Ongoing War
Caption: Israeli Minister Smotrich Calls Gaza a “Real Estate Bonanza” Amid Ongoing War. Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said Gaza could become a “real estate bonanza” and claimed a redevelopment plan has been sent to U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking at a Tel Aviv conference, Smotrich said he had “started negotiations” with Washington on how profits from Gaza’s reconstruction might be shared. The remarks echo Trump’s earlier suggestion that Gaza could be transformed into the “riviera of the Middle East” — an idea widely condemned. Smotrich, sanctioned by the UK, Canada and Australia, claimed Israel had already completed the “demolition phase” and now sought to profit from rebuilding. Critics warn any attempt to displace Gaza’s population for redevelopment would breach the Geneva Convention and provoke international outrage. Meanwhile, Israel has launched a major ground offensive in Gaza City, forcing thousands of civilians to flee south. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned the escalation as “reckless and appalling”, warning it would worsen bloodshed and endanger hostages. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce recognition of a Palestinian state, likely timed to avoid political friction during Trump’s UK visit. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Bezalel Smotrich,Donald Trump,Gaza,Israel,Palestinian state,Keir Starmer,Yvette Cooper,UN General Assembly,Tel Aviv conference,sanctions
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