Nazi regime relies on Jewish settler violence
Face the facts: Israel relies on settler violence
Ahmed Abu Artema The Electronic Intifada
One of many cars destroyed by Israeli settlers during the Huwwara pogrom. Shadi Jarar’ahAPA images
Bezalel Smotrich is one of the main pillars in the current Israeli government. Although generally described as the finance minister, his work is not confined to curbing inflation.
His broad portfolio gives him partial responsibility for the defense ministry and a major role in administering Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
A far-right extremist, Smotrich has used his new platform to incite violence. Just days after Israeli settlers carried out a pogrom in Huwwara – killing one Palestinian and inflicting huge destruction on homes, busine...










