Bezalel Smotrich
Palestine weekly: Ahead of elections, Israel doubles down on attacks
On July 17, hours after Israel's parliament formally dissolved itself and set an October 27 election date, an Israeli drone struck a funeral procession outside Ahmad Yassin Mosque in...
Ireland imposes travel ban on Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich
Ireland has barred Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, from visiting the country, citing their conduct towards pro-Palestinian activists and support for policies that...
‘A strategic step’: Israel and India sign bilateral investment agreement
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signs the bilateral investment agreement in New Delhi, September 8, 2025. (photo credit: FINANCE MINISTRY) The agreement, hailed by Israeli officials as the first of...
Liberman’s Yisrael Beytenu petitions for emergency Knesset debate on Gaza takeover
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Smotrich, Sukkot threaten elections over Netanyahu’s Gaza City plan, urge full occupation
Smotrich threatened PM Netanyahu at Thursday’s cabinet meeting with going to elections, telling him: “As far as I’m concerned, we can stop everything and let the people decide,” according...
Inside meeting on Israel’s Gaza plan: Nat’l Security Adv. opposes Netanyahu in rare move
N12 noted that Hanegbi's opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is exceedingly rare.National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi slammed Israel's incoming occupation of Gaza City in the cabinet on Friday."I’m...
Smotrich confirms plan to allocate funds toward emergency Gaza aid efforts, shifting gears
"Right now, the funding is international, but if necessary, we’ll do it ourselves," Somtrich said.Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich confirmed his plans to allocate funds toward humanitarian aid efforts in...
Slovenia bars far-right Israeli cabinet ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich
Slovenia has banned far-right Israeli cabinet ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country.Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon declared the pair personae non gratae on Thursday in what...
Head of Germany’s Greens urges country to sanction Israeli minister
The head of Germany's Green Party has called for Berlin to join other countries in sanctioning Israeli far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir over accusations of inciting violence...
Gov’t approves establishment of 22 new West Bank settlements
The decision includes plans to renew settlement activity in northern Samaria and develop new communities along the Jordan Valley border.The government has approved the establishment of 22 new settlements...
