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Bezalel Smotrich

בצלאל סמוטריץ' מדבר על המשך המהפכה המשפטית בישיבת סיעת הציונות הדתית בכנסת

Smotrich pushes ahead with plans for West Bank annexation

Far-right minister says is working to disrupt plans by the Palestinian Authority to create continuity of Palestinian population in an area that would cut Gush Etzion off from Jerusalem and bring about a Palestinian State

Elisha Ben Kimon | 12.17.24

Will Trump recognize Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria in 2025?

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims new U.S. administration will end demand for Palestinian state

Steve Leibowitz, ILTV | 11.13.24

Kibbutz Nir Oz votes to rebuild 400 days after October 7 massacre

Nir Oz residents, a quarter of which were either murdered or kidnapped during the Hamas atrocities, say they chose to rebuild their community; Netanyahu has not visited since the massacre, Smotrich pays first visit

Matan Tzuri | 11.12.24

Smotrich orders Defense Ministry to prepare for West Bank annexation

After congratulating President-elect Trump for his victory, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich lays the groundwork for West Bank annexation in 2025: 'The year 2025 will be the year of sovereignty for Judea and Samaria'

Moran Azulay | 11.11.24

Settlers euphoric over Trump win

Settler leaders forged close ties with key republican figures including Trump's former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo who has been a frequent visitor to the settlements; Smotrich plans to advance Israeli annexation, legalize West Bank outposts and establish new ones in Gaza

Elisha Ben Kimon | 11.06.24

'While our men serve in the war, Haredim insist on ditching draft'

About 2,000 Religious-Zionist mothers and wives call on the government to draft ultra-Orthodox men into the IDF after reservists have already reached hundreds of days in 2024 alone; 'We live in a reality where the Torah commands us to go into battle and defend the country'

Shilo Freid | 10.29.24

Smotrich: 'Palestinians are part of Iran's axis of evil'

Finance minister calls for US and Western allies to seize 'rare opportunity' to remove Iranian regime and its proxies and eliminate Tehran's nuclear program

Itamar Eichner | 10.27.24

בצלאל סמוטריץ' בנימין נתניהו איתמר בן גביר

Smotrich and Ben Gvir criticize Netanyahu over Qatar delegation: 'A serious mistake'

Smotrich says Qatar is an enemy state that supports Hamas and backs its positions in negotiations; Ben-Gvir adds Israel must not give Hamas any breathing space, particularly after the elimination of Sinwar

Itamar Eichner | 10.24.24

International Monetary Fund disputes Smotrich's deficit predictions

International financial body estimates Israel's deficit could reach 9% of it's GPD during 2024, lowering slightly the following year while remaining far above Smotrich's assessment

Sever Plocker, Washington | 10.23.24

Gaza settlements will happen, sooner or later, Smotrich declares

Finance minister makes remarks during event near Gaza border, titled 'Practical Preparations for Settling Gaza,' attended by Likud Knesset members and ministers

Shilo Freid, Moran Azulay | 10.21.24

בריטניה מנהיג הלייבור קיר סטארמר סטרמר פרלמנט

UK mulls placing sanctions on Ben-Gvir, Smotrich

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer tells parliament country is looking into the move following 'abhorrent' comments made by both ministers since outset of the Gaza war

Itamar Eichner | 10.16.24

Netanyahu, Smotrich backdown from embargo of Turkish import to PA

Senior finance officials claim the proposed move was utter folly and would harm the Israeli economy far more than Turkey's; PM and Finance Minister cave under pressure from business community

Gad Lior | 08.19.24

דונלד טראמפ כנס של איגוד ה עיתונאים ה שחורים של ארה"ב ב שיקגו

Trump campaign says he believes in two-state solution

While Trump had originally endorsed the idea of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, he later expressed doubt it could materialize, prompting Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to commend him for it; However, the Trump campaign now clarifies he still endorses a two-state solution

Daniel Edelson, New York | 08.05.24

Israel government's irresponsible conduct will cost in credit scores

Opinion: Netanyahu convenes meeting on next budget leaving critical position holders out while credit rating firms keep a watchful eye on promises made by Israel, but not kept

Gad Lior | 07.17.24

שוהים בלתי חוקיים עוברים את חומת ההפרדה בקו התפר במזרח לכיש סמוך לישוב אליאב

Tens of thousands of Palestinians seeking work cross illegally into Israel

Only 8,000 Palestinians have been approved to work in Israel; Far-right ministers firm on refusing to allow West Bank Palestinians to work in Israel, leaving them desperate and vulnerable to recruitment by Hamas; IDF, Shin Bet warn outbreak of violence could derail Israel's war efforts

Yossi Yehoshua | 07.08.24