Israel's finance minister now governs the West Bank. Critics see steps toward permanent control

Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a leader of the settlement movement, has taken steps to solidify Israel's control over the occupied West Bank. Smotrich has approved new settlement homes, legalized unauthorized outposts, and made it harder for Palestinians to build homes and move freely.

Sep 14, 2023 - 17:30
Israel's finance minister now governs the West Bank. Critics see steps toward permanent control
Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a leader of the settlement movement, has taken steps to solidify Israel's control over the occupied West Bank. Smotrich has approved new settlement homes, legalized unauthorized outposts, and made it harder for Palestinians to build homes and move freely.