Smotrich reveals Witkoff’s promise
Smotrich discloses a conversation he held with Steve Witkoff following Witkoff's visit to Gaza, quoting him as saying: "I won't let two million Nazis live next to your children."
Assessment
Finance Minister Smotrich is publicly attributing a harsh characterization of Gaza's population to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. This disclosure signals a potential hardening of positions within the Israeli government regarding post-war Gaza arrangements. The remark, if verified, could complicate diplomatic efforts by framing the civilian population in collective terms that preempt humanitarian or political solutions.