Smotrich says Trump’s plan for Gaza is ‘bad for Israel’
Al JazeeraCenterSCO 1 min read 100% complete January 19, 2026 at 04:33 PM
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On January 19, 2026, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized former US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza, deeming it "bad for Israel." Smotrich, a member of Israel's far-right, advocated for the plan to be abandoned. He also called for the closure of the US-led Civil Military Coordination Centre located in Kiryat Gat. The center's purpose is to oversee the ceasefire in Gaza. Smotrich's statement highlights a disagreement between a high-ranking Israeli official and a past US initiative regarding the Gaza region.
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