Bezalel Smotrich
Right-wing ministers call for West Bank annexation after countries recognize Palestine
The politicians and regional heads call to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank come after the UK, Canada, Portugal, and Australia recognized a Palestinian state.
Smotrich: Gaza real estate 'bonanza' could finance war, rehab northern towns
‘Shameful’: Smotrich faces uproar from bereaved families amid push for NIS 30b. defense budget rise
Large majority of Israelis support Qatar strike on Hamas leaders, poll finds
Gov't coalition sees slight gains following Doha strikes - poll
A new poll shows a slight boost for Netanyahu’s coalition following the IDF’s strikes on Hamas in Qatar, amid terror attacks and IDF casualties, as well as widespread public support for the strikes.
Voices from the Arab press: Trump, Israel, and Gaza
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
PM Netanyahu signs West Bank settlement expansion plan, rules out Palestinian state
"There will never be a Palestinian state. This place is ours," Netanyahu said during a visit to the Maale Adumim settlement in the West Bank, where thousands of new housing units would be added.
EU reviewing deals with Israel, citing two-state solution threats, European diplomats tell 'Post'
Senior European officials are watching as the EU’s flagship vision - the two-state solution - disappears day by day, through both official declarations and actions on the ground.
‘A flawless execution': Politicians, MKs commend Israeli strike on Hamas leadership in Doha
Israeli leaders from the coalition and opposition praised the IDF and Shin Bet strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, calling it historic and justified.
Spain bans Smotrich, Ben-Gvir: 'Don't let us in, let Gazans into Spain'
The Spanish government has already moved to bar ships and aircraft carrying weapons to Israel from using Spanish ports and airspace.
'A strategic step': Israel and India sign bilateral investment agreement
The agreement, hailed by Israeli officials as the first of its kind between India and a Western-oriented member of the OECD, replaces an earlier treaty signed in 1996.
Smotrich leads economic-diplomatic delegation to India
During the visit, the delegation is expected to advance a series of economic cooperation agreements between Israel and India, paving the way to deepen bilateral ties and expand mutual investments.
Israel to sign NIS 3 billion housing agreement in Ma’aleh Adumim, doubling population
The agreement is set to be signed this Thursday with the Prime Minister’s Office, the Construction and Housing Ministry, the Finance Ministry, and the Ma’aleh Adumim Municipality.
West Bank sovereignty? Supporters see chance to bury Oslo Accords, critics warn regional backlash
WEST BANK AFFAIRS: Critics say the plan proposed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich still leaves Israelis in danger of violence.
Smotrich proposes annexing 82% of West Bank, UAE officials condemn move
The UAE warned Israel that any annexation of the West Bank would constitute a red line for Abu Dhabi that would severely undermine the spirit of the Abraham Accords.
