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Israeli minister hardens rhetoric on demographic policy in the Negev and Galilee

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reportedly vowed to pursue policies described as “Judaizing” the Negev and Galilee and to override opposition.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 27, 2026, 2:38 PM UTC.

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Such rhetoric could heighten domestic ethnic and political tensions in Israel.

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Smotrich hardens election rhetoric, vows to 'Judaize' Negev and Galilee and override ↗ynetnews.com · Recorded source date: Aug 27, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC

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