Bezalel Smotrich
Smotrich announces intention to abolish Oslo Accords, dismantle PA during next term
Smotritch suggested the dismantling of the PA in favor of creating a new military administration to govern the area, with the ultimate aim of applying full Israeli sovereignty over the region.
Knesset panel advances bill to expand rabbinical courts’ power over civil matters
Israel should enact the Ben-Gvir death penalty law - opinion
'Are we to blame that you murder one another?' Smotrich clashes with Ra’am over Arab crime spike
Two protesters held outside Religious Zionist Party offices amid budget, cost-of-living tension
According to the group, the protesters went to confront faction head Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich over rising prices and what they describe as misplaced government spending.
IDF draft equality is minimum condition to restore Israeli solidarity - editorial
The Israel-Hamas War did not only take bodies; it took spirit. It took marriages, jobs, sleep, and the sense that someone competent is steering.
Coalition leaders call on Netanyahu to disobey High Court, block Ben-Gvir firing
“Unfortunately, we are witnessing clear attempts at a coup carried out through the law enforcement systems. This is, quite simply, a coup against democracy," Ben-Gvir said Monday.
Knesset legal advisor demands Finance Ministry probe into unauthorized fund transfers
The demand was made following a High Court of Justice hearing on petitions challenging the government’s transfer of more than NIS 1 billion in earmarked funds to haredi schools.
Knesset rejects Yesh Atid bill to nationalize KKL, Lapid accuses rivals of 'corruption'
Lapid cited systemic corruption “of the worst kind” as the reason for leaving.
Israel completes $6 billion public offering, returns to pre-war spread levels
The offering included three series of bonds with terms of five, 10, and 30 years, with spreads of 90, 100, and 125 basis points above comparable US Treasury yields.
Netanyahu: 'I feel a deep pain' after bus in Jerusalem runs over, kills haredi protestor
A 14-year-old haredi boy was killed in Jerusalem, prompting statements from Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Herzog, and ministers calling for a thorough police investigation.
New Jordan security fence could be done in early 2028
In November 2024, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that he had won a years-long battle to get authority to build a new high-tech border fence with Jordan to block smuggling.
West Bank group lashes out at Smotrich over banks’ handling of foreign sanctions
HaShomer Yosh says a Bank of Israel directive provides lenders with legal cover to restrict services for Israelis targeted by overseas measures, and calls for government action.
Netanyahu: Rafah crossing to stay closed until final hostage Ran Gvili’s remains returned - KAN
"This is our duty," Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said earlier. "Hamas can and must return Gvili to Israel."
