Bezalel Smotrich
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
Comptroller: Gov't, PM, Smotrich ignored northern residents before and throughout Hezbollah war
Comptroller's fourth Oct. 7 probe lays blame on Netanyahu, Smotrich, Gallant for civilian front
Gov't approval of NIS 40 m. toward Shas school system to face legal obstacles - report
Officials claimed that the move to transfer the funds would face major legal difficulties, the report said.
IDF chief Zamir warns Gaza plan could push Israel into military rule
"You are heading toward military rule," IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir warned during a cabinet meeting that discussed the Gaza City occupation plan.
Israeli officials claim Trump administration not opposed to West Bank annexation - exclusive
Several Israeli officials told The Jerusalem Post that the possibility of applying sovereignty “to certain areas” is being seriously considered, but Netanyahu has yet to make a final decision.
Israeli gov't cuts ministry budgets to allocate NIS 285m. toward school security
Various government ministers have objected to the proposal and the decision to cut the budgets of ministries.
WATCH: Smotrich outlines plan to defeat Hamas, end Gaza war by 2026
"The state of Israel will not surrender to Hamas," Smotrich said.
'I will give the money, you will build the Temple,' Smotrich tells Jerusalem mayor
In response, Moshe Lion replied to Bezalel Smotrich: "You are the best finance minister Jerusalem has ever had."
Lapid slams Gantz's proposal: 'No need to sit in gov't alongside Ben-Gvir and Smotrich'
Lapid rejected Gantz’s unity government proposal, stressing that there is no need for cooperation with far-right leaders to secure hostages and criticizing Netanyahu’s focus.
Dutch FM resigns over blocked Israel sanctions, party officials follow
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned despite reaching a compromise that would have seen an import ban on settlement goods.
Israel resumes construction of settlement project that would divide West Bank
Construction in E1 is expected to begin immediately, while Ashahel’s plan reaches the deposit stage, a key step toward final approval.
Netanyahu to hold emergency meeting on Europe's recognition of a Palestinian state
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a security-political meeting on Monday regarding Israel's response to European countries recognizing a Palestinian state.
FM Sa'ar: Israel will revoke residence permits of Australia’s representatives to PA
Government officials have slammed Australia's decision to revoke MK Simcha Rothman's visa prior to his planned 'solidarity tour' to Australian Jewish communities.
