Bezalel Smotrich
Lebanon deal focused on dismantling Hezbollah, not Israeli withdrawal, ambassador Leiter says
The ambassador also rejected a report that he had raised his voice at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a conversation about the Lebanon agreement.
IDF Disabled Veterans Organization warns of 'national disaster' amid exclusion in defense budget
Released Gaza hostage Eli Sharabi blasts Netanyahu's October 7 joke as 'disgrace'
Gaza war could have ended a year earlier, achieved more Hamas disarmament, ex-hostage chief says
ICC plans to seek arrest warrant for Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich - report
The request reportedly concerns suspicions of war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed against Palestinians in the West Bank.
WATCH: 'All of Israel is ours': Smotrich calls to annex West Bank in Jerusalem Day speech
"The time has come for us to finally erase the lines that distinguish between Areas A, B, and C, the entire Land of Israel is ours," Smotrich said at the Religious Zionist Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva.
Netanyahu, Kisch, Smotrich allocate over NIS 1b., outline AI education plan for summer schools
The plan covers summer school programs intended to address the academic and emotional toll of Operation Roaring Lion which led to widespread, extended school closures nationwide.
Smotrich's October 7 comments should disgust every single one of us - editorial
Weaponizing the October 7 massacre is disgraceful and a betrayal of the very people whose memory should command something far greater than politics.
Bennett responds to Smotrich comments that coalition with Arab party 'worse than Oct. 7'
Shifra Jacobs reports on Smotrich's recent comments, in which he argues that forming a coalition government with Mansour Abbas was worse than Oct. 7.
Strait of Hormuz tensions rise, Finance Minister Smotrich makes explosive comments
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Gov't with Mansour Abbas would 'obviously' be worse than Oct. 7 massacre, Smotrich charges
According to Smotrich, while the massacre was a tragic and hard-to-digest event, the intentional aspect of a political partnership with an Arab party represents a greater danger in his view.
Gov’t approves Smotrich ally Israel Malachi as Finance Ministry director-general
He is a close associate of Smotrich, which led to criticism over the appointment. Malachi also had previously served as the treasurer of a council governing over 40 West Bank settlements.
Compensation to be given to employers of reserve soldiers, Knesset plenum decides
"The fronts of the conflict rely on a solid economic rear," said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich regarding the decision, which hopes to alleviate the economic burden of employing reserve soldiers.
Netanyahu attacks Bennett, Lapid's joint party list announcement with inflammatory video
Members of the Netanyahu-led coalition and the opposition reacted to Bennett and Lapid's announcement that the two will form a joint list for the 2026 Knesset elections.
