The second major obstacle to peace is radical right wing Israelis in government and society. The worst example of this radicalism are Finance Minister Batshev Smotrik and Ministry of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir. Minister Smotrick has in the past openly called for the subjugation and forced displacement of all Palestinians in the West Bank. In the current crisis he has used inflammatory rhetoric and called for punitive restrictions on Palestinian farmers in the west bank during the olive harvest. (23:20–23:29)
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Asserts that Minister Smotrick has advocated for the subjugation and displacement of Palestinians.
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