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
Smotrich threatens to halt coalition voting if reservist tax benefits bill not passed
The bill has been undergoing discussion in the Knesset's Finance Committee, but has not yet been brought for its second and third readings.
Katz: Israel working to kill Hamas terrorists, destroy tunnels in Gaza area under Israeli control
"The goal, alongside the return of all the hostages and the casualties, is to disarm Hamas of its weapons and demilitarize Gaza," he said.
Smotrich: Israel 'close to killing' Hamas terrorists in tunnels, no 'safe passage' for them
Rejecting a Hamas exchange proposal, Smotrich emphasizes eliminating terrorists and backs Israel’s independence in Gaza, despite ongoing US involvement in stabilization efforts.
'Destroying the system': Lapid accuses Levin of harming Sde Teiman investigion
Opposition leader Yair Lapid slammed Justice Minister Yariv Levin for announcing his plan to hand-pick Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara's replacement in the Sde Teiman case.
Israel entered war without economic emergency preparedness, Comptroller report finds
A new report warns that a lack of fiscal preparedness exposed deep weaknesses in Israel's wartime economy, leading to budget breaches and future borrowing risks.
Comptroller: Socio-economic cabinet failed to manage civilian affairs during war
A stinging new assessment stated that the cabinet, meant to lead the civilian war response, failed to meet, leaving the home front in crisis. The Comptroller holds Netanyahu and Smotrich accountable.
Netanyahu stresses no safe passage for Hamas terrorists without disarming, IDF will not block deal
Israel was reportedly considering allowing some 200 Hamas terrorists currently within the Israeli side of the Yellow Line in Gaza to return to Rafah if they agree to lay down their weapons.
'Pirate trash fires': IDF, Civil Admin. work to dismantle illegal waste sites in West Bank
New data provided by Israel's Civil Administration has revealed that the cross-border environmental crisis is escalating dramatically, nearly tripling complaints from Israeli residents.
Israel unveils High-Tech tax reform to bring talent home
8,300 Israelis working in the high-tech sector had left the country between October 2023 and July 2024,
A disappointment: Smotrich shows a lack of gratitude to Trump - opinion
Politicians like Smotrich come and go. However, President Trump is one of a kind, and his leadership must be celebrated, savored, and graciously rewarded.
