Why did Israel restart the war? One answer: Bezalel Smotrich.
Mar 28, 2025•11 min
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Summary
Este episodio explora cómo Bezalel Smotrich, un ultranacionalista y ministro de finanzas israelí, influye en la guerra contra Hamás. Se examinan sus controvertidas opiniones sobre la expansión de asentamientos y su impacto en las decisiones políticas de Netanyahu, especialmente en relación con la liberación de rehenes y la situación en Cisjordania.Episode description
Bezalel Smotrich's views were once fringe in Israel. He's an ultranationalist West Bank settler, who has repeatedly called for Israel to resettle the Gaza Strip.
Today, as finance minister, he's a key figure influencing the future of Israel's war against Hamas.
NPR's Hadeel Al-Shalchi has the story of Smotrich's rise to power in Israel politics.
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Today, as finance minister, he's a key figure influencing the future of Israel's war against Hamas.
NPR's Hadeel Al-Shalchi has the story of Smotrich's rise to power in Israel politics.
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