Bezalel Smotrich

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

Smotrich 'completely opposed' to Israel arming Hamas opponents in Gaza

"I was not aware of this. I am completely opposed to arming an enemy, no matter which faction they belong to,” Smotrich said at a faction meeting.

Israeli Finance Minister says banks should not obey EU sanctions on settlers

The Religious Zionist Party chair urged banks not to obey EU sanctions in the name of "a national moral injustice."

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05/06/2025

Ben-Gvir calls for Gaza occupation after IDF recovers hostages' remains

Ben-Gvir and other politicians call for the return of hostages using any force necessary, as the people of Israel send hugs and condolences with broken hearts to the families of Judith and Gadi.

'A painful morning': Israeli politicians mourn the three soldiers killed in Jabalya

The three soldiers were killed in Jabalya when the Hummer vehicle they were riding on was damaged after it hit an explosive device.

UK considering sanctions on Ben-Gvir, Smotrich amid Gaza war

British officials are reportedly waiting to assess whether Israel allows enough humanitarian assistance into Gaza before taking further steps in imposing the sanctions, the NYT said.

A general view of houses in the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim in the West Bank

Israel approves 22 West Bank settlements amid war with Hamas, pressure for Palestinian state

Legal Affairs correspondent Sarah Ben-Nun explains the context of settlement approval, touching on expansion during the Israel-Hamas War, IDF operations in the West Bank, and more.

 A map of 22 areas in the West Bank that were approved for new Israeli settlements, May 29, 2025.

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.

  Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich seen over posters of Israeli hostages in Gaza

Smotrich: 'I will not allow signing a partial deal that gives Hamas oxygen and a lifeline'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar said that "if there is a chance to release hostages, it is appropriate to do so."

'We are not afraid of the word occupation,' Smotrich says at Jerusalem Day rally

“We are liberating Gaza – and settling it,” Smotrich said, addressing a crowd gathered for the annual celebration.

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

Smotrich allegedly pays thousands in misused for social media campaign

The Yesh Atid MK alleged that the RZP created a campaign to outline financial benefits to reservists "on behalf" of Finance Minister Smotrich.

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