Israel’s war on Palestinians, which has focused on the genocide in Gaza for almost two years, has also inevitably been escalating in the West Bank. Be in no doubt that, including Jerusalem, this is for the “Greater Israel” fanatics, the radioactive core of the conflict. Gaza is designated for destruction and has no biblical resonance. This is why Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich pressing ahead with the E1 settlement plan will be the sweetest music to the ears of their base.