Bezalel Smotrich

Legal disputes reach courts as Histadrut threatens to extend strike

The legal challenges came as reports indicated that the Histadrut is considering extending the strike to Tuesday as well.

New settlement Nahal Heletz approved, connecting Gush Etzion to Jerusalem

COGAT has approved the blue line for Nahal Heletz, paving the way for the establishment of a new settlement in Gush Etzion.

School year at risk: Teachers' strike will impact 2.4 million students

The looming teachers' strike could disrupt the return to school of 2.4 million students. The strike, driven by salary disputes, threatens to keep many high school students at home.

AG approves three-month extension of daycare subsidies for yeshiva students

After a 3 month extension of daycare subsidies were approved for Yeshiva students on Tuesday, Labor Minister Ben-Tzur said the decision will lead to 'total chaos,' and at least one year is required.

EU foreign ministers to discuss sanctioning Smotrich, Ben-Gvir

The push to advance the idea of sanctions comes as Ben-Gvir had pushed the issue of Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount.

Smotrich advances extra-budgetary war funds despite Finance min professional warning

Finance Minister Smotrich seeks approval for a NIS 3 billion fund to cover war expenses, sparking internal tension over Israel's budget management.

25/08/2024

What does Smotrich's tussle with budget chief mean for Israel's economy?

Bezalel Smotrich invited the head of the Budget Department to resign if he could not comply with Smotrich's policies, shaking confidence in the ministry's economic management. 

22/08/2024
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