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To: Les H who wrote (48245)	10/13/2025 3:05:18 PM
From: Les H	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 48811

Bezalel Smotrich's "bonanza" refers to his highly controversial September 2025 proposal to turn Gaza into a "real estate bonanza" after Israel's military operations. The plan, which has been widely criticized, suggests redeveloping the devastated coastal enclave for profit after forcibly displacing its Palestinian population. Key components of Smotrich's "real estate bonanza" plan Demolition and rebuilding: Speaking at an urban renewal conference in Tel Aviv, Smotrich, the far-right Israeli Finance Minister, claimed that the "demolition phase" of Gaza was complete and that Israel now needed to "build". Forced displacement: The redevelopment plan is contingent on forcibly displacing the Palestinian population from Gaza, which would violate international law. Smotrich has historically supported expansionist policies and has proposed annexing large parts of the West Bank under the principle of "maximum land with minimum Arabs". Profit-sharing with the U.S.: Smotrich asserted that he was in talks with the Trump administration about how to share the proceeds from dividing up and selling land in Gaza. Echoes of Trump's proposals: The plan drew parallels to former U.S. President Donald Trump's earlier remarks about redeveloping Gaza into a "Riviera of the Middle East". Domestic and international reaction The plan has been met with outrage and condemnation from multiple parties. International criticism: International law experts condemned the proposal as a move to profit from the suffering and dispossession of a civilian population. Palestinian warnings: Palestinian and international warnings have mounted that Israel is using the devastation in Gaza as cover to advance forced displacement and ethnic cleansing. UN findings: A UN commission of inquiry concluded in September 2025 that Israel had committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, a charge that the Israeli government strongly denied. Israeli budget issues: The plan emerged as Israel faced significant economic challenges, including a strained national budget due to the high cost of the war. Smotrich announced spending cuts and tax hikes to fund the war effort.

To: Les H who wrote (48245)	10/14/2025 6:30:52 AM
From: Les H	Respond to of 48811

Trump and Leaders of Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar Sign Document on Gaza Ceasefire More than 20 world leaders attended a Gaza summit in Egypt, but Hamas and Israel weren't represented by Dave DeCamp \| October 13, 2025 at 4:18 pm ET \| Egypt, Gaza Updated on October 13, 2025, at 11:44 pm EST President Trump and the leaders of Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar signed a document on the Gaza ceasefire deal during a summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday. “It’s going to hold up,” President Trump said as he signed the document. According to a release from the White House, the document was a declaration that stated the signatories welcomed the “implementation by all parties to the Trump Peace Agreement.” The declaration included several platitudes about committing to a peace deal, but it does not say how a long-term ceasefire will be implemented, as many details of the agreement still need to be worked out in negotiations between Israel and Hamas. “We support and stand behind President Trump’s sincere efforts to end the war in Gaza and bring lasting peace to the Middle East,” the declaration says. “Together, we will implement this agreement in a manner that ensures peace, security, stability, and opportunity for all peoples of the region, including both Palestinians and Israelis.” news.antiwar.com Israel isn't bound by the agreement. They weren't even there,