Hyderabad, Sept. 27 -- Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for a Gaza-style military campaign in the occupied West Bank and renewed his demand for the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority (PA).

Smotrich, who heads the far-right Religious Zionism party, made the remarks during an interview with Ynet's "120 and One" political podcast on Sunday, September 27, while discussing growing security tensions in the West Bank.

Smotrich calls for West Bank war

Israeli military and security officials have warned of a possible escalation in the West Bank, citing attacks against Israelis as well as continuing settler violence.

Asked about the warnings, Smotrich said Israel should launch a military campaign similar to its operati...