Bezalel Smotrich
Security cabinet to establish team to implement second phase of Trump's Gaza plan
Members of the team will reportedly include National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, according to Israeli media.
Knesset approves new tax benefits for IDF combat reservists
The truth of Oct. 7 cannot be whitewashed, and we cannot afford to let them try - editorial
Activists, MKs criticize ministers chosen for c'ttee to decide October 7 probe mandate
UN Security Council to vote Monday on Gaza Strip multinational force
A clause that sparked controversy is the one in the draft resolution outlining a “pathway to a Palestinian state.”
Israel pushing for Saudi peace deal, but MBS puts Trump and America first - analysis
The real question is not only whether Israel wants normalization with Saudi Arabia - but how far Trump is willing to press both sides to achieve it.
Israel cannot set timeframe for creation of Gaza international force, Netanyahu tells cabinet
In an exchange leaked from the cabinet meeting, Netanyahu told National Missions Minister Orit Strock that he "did not know" until when a ceasefire in Gaza would hold.
Right-wing lawmakers pressure Netanyahu to reject Palestinian state recognition
The statements by the ministers come after Palestinian statehood was recognized by numerous foreign countries, as well as in a UNSC draft from last week.
Netanyahu, Smotrich reach agreement on IDF reservist tax benefits bill
As a result of the bill's advancement, the Religious Zionist Party will return to voting with the coalition after nearly one week of halting votes.
Bezalel Smotrich clashes with IDF over security budget cuts after Gaza war’s end
The IDF is still furious with Smotrich and the government for failing to draft haredim in large numbers, which would ease the service time of other sectors.
'Kushner is Israel's acting PM': Liberman launches scathing attack on gov't
'Those bloodthirsty terrorists who killed IDF soldiers after the ceasefire have only two options, surrender or die.'
US likely to pressure Israel to ease stance on terrorists in Rafah tunnels, official tells 'Post'
US President Donald Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, are expected to arrive in Israel on Monday to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials.
Israel grants NIS 3.25 billion in benefits to career IDF officers, mandatory service soldiers
Israel approved NIS 3.25b. in aid for IDF soldiers and officers to ease financial hardships caused by the war.
‘A new Israeli dream’: Government earmarks NIS one billion to transform Beersheba and Negev
Officials say the development is designed to meet the demands of a growing metropolitan population.
Despite Likud boost, opposition maintains majority as Sde Teiman, MAG scandal continues - poll
Despite the chaos of the week, when asked about their feelings regarding the future of Israel, just over half the public reported feeling optimistic.
