Bezalel Smotrich

Strength even under fire: The Israeli Stock Exchange demonstrates impressive stability

The Israeli capital market's response to the conflict with Iran is a testament to the economy's resilience and public confidence.

By AVIRAM UZI
17/06/2025
(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Israel can sanction UK lawmakers just as they sanctioned Israeli ministers

The main effect of targeting Israeli ministers will be to embolden Hamas and its fellow jihadists.

Israel's seven-member National Security Cabinet met regularly to discuss Iran strike, source says

The seven were the only cabinet members who knew about the expected strike prior to the full cabinet meeting on Thursday evening.

Operation 'Rising Lion': Targeted op. to neutralize 'immediate existential threat' - Herzog

Israeli politicians react to Israel's airstrikes on Iran as part of Operation "Rising Lion."

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Global sanctions against Israel ministers show dangerous hypocrisy

As US Secretary of State Marco Rubio put it, the sanctions “do nothing to promote a ceasefire in Gaza, bring the hostages home, or end the war.”

End of cooperation with Israeli banks may harm Palestinian economy, Palestinians say

On Wednesday, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich cancelled a waiver on cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian banks.

By REUTERS
11/06/2025

'Allies don't sanction allies': Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich unfazed by UK sanctions

“There will be a very strong response toward these countries, the Palestinian Authority, and steps which will significantly strengthen Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria."

Knesset dispersal vote may be postponed, At least five killed in Hamas attack on GHF bus

Two hostages' bodies recovered from Gaza • Gov't to vote on Knesset dispersal • US, Iran not likely to hold sixth round of nuclear talks

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, March 25, 2025

Smotrich orders cancellation of waiver on cooperation with Palestinian banks

This move could effect the collapse of the PA.

10/06/2025

'A profound moral failure': Israeli officials react to British sanctions on Ben-Gvir, Smotrich

"Britain has already tried once to prevent us from settling the cradle of our homeland, and we will not allow it to do so again," Smotrich stated.

10/06/2025
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