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Podcast: State of the World from NPR
Episode: Israel's Powerful Finance Minister and the Future of the Gaza Strip
Description: NPR has learned that Israel is considering a major ground invasion of Gaza to fully occupy the territory and establish a military rule over Palestinians there. We learn about this plan and hear about the influential minister who has repeatedly called for Israel to resettle the Gaza Strip. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has threated to collapse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government if the Gaza war ends. Our reporter talked to Smotrich and tells us about his rise to power.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy