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world5 months ago

Netanyahu's 'Greater Israel' Vision Sparks Regional and Global Controversy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for the concept of Greater Israel, a vision of territorial expansion encompassing parts of Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, sparking condemnation from Arab states. The idea, rooted in religious and historical claims, has evolved from early Zionist ideas and gained renewed prominence under Israel's current government, especially amid ongoing conflicts and territorial disputes in the region.

politics2 years ago

Jordan-Israel Tensions Rise Over 'Greater Israel' Claims and Palestinian Denial.

Jordan summoned the Israeli envoy in protest of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s speech at a conference in Paris over the weekend, during which he claimed the Palestinian people are an “invention” while standing behind a map of “Greater Israel” that includes modern-day Jordan. Smotrich’s conduct “represents a dangerous escalation that threatens security and stability,” Jordan’s foreign ministry said.