Bezalel Smotrich
Outcome of state budget vote uncertain amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
By law, if the state budget is not approved in all three readings by the end of March, when the fiscal year closes, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and elections will be called.
2026 budget reading puts government at risk, after months of ideological sparring - analysis
'Hero of Kibbutz Alumim': Israel reacts to news of final hostage Ran Gvili's return
Israel approves $1.9B aid package for reserve soldiers
Ben-Gvir threatens to leave gov't if Hamas left in power, Smotrich says ceasefire deal a 'mistake'
Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich warned that the deal risked leaving Hamas in power.
Netanyahu: It was a 'complete lie' that Hamas was ready to release the hostages a year ago
Prior to the address, Netanyahu met with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich
'Resounding diplomatic failure': Smotrich breaks silence on Trump proposal
Smotrich stated that agreement to the plan is “an act of willful blindness that ignores every lesson of October 7.”
‘A disgrace’: MKs slam Netanyahu apology to Qatari PM on Doha strike
Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, Liberman, and Golan condemned Netanyahu for apologizing to Qatar over the Hamas strike, calling it weak and a “disgrace.”
Knesset approves NIS 30 b. increase in defense budget for ‘war-related’ expenses
The bill passed its third reading with 55 in favor and 50 against, following a full day of speeches from the coalition and opposition members.
Smotrich sets 'red lines' for ceasefire: Hamas withdrawal, no Palestinian state
Finance Minister Smotrich also confirmed that his red lines include the IDF remaining in certain perimeter areas of the Gaza Strip, as well as complete disarmament and withdrawal of Hamas.
Trump or Ben-Gvir? Netanyahu faces a historic trap in Washington - analysis
Prime Minister Netanyahu faces mounting pressure from Trump and his coalition as a detailed US plan seeks to end the Gaza war and pave a path to peace.
Lapid tells US gov't that Netanyahu has 'safety net from him for hostage deal, Gaza ceasefire'
Opposition leader Yair Lapid has offered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a safety net to pass a hostage deal and ceasefire bill in the Knesset several times in 2025.
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
“There’s a real estate bonanza there. This is how it pays for itself. I’ve started negotiations with the Americans. I’m not joking. I had a serious conversation with them," Smotrich said.
