Bezalel Smotrich

Ben-Gvir on Gaza aid: 'Grave mistake that delays our victory'

The prime minister's statement came after Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Netanyahu to "show leadership" to the public. 

PM Netanyahu: Israel will control all parts of the Gaza Strip

"No aid will enter Hamas. Period. Anyone who says otherwise is simply lying," said Smotrich

Hebrew U, TAU hit back at Kisch's call for funding cuts over Nakba event

Both the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University condemned Kisch's call to cut funding to their institutions.

Netanyahu: 'Edan Alexander released because of IDF pressure, US diplomatic efforts'

Israeli officials expressed their joy at Alexander's return, but noted that returning the remaining 58 hostages from Hamas captivity was of the upmost priority.

The 'O' word: The risks and dangers of an Israeli occupation of Gaza

“We are finally going to occupy the Gaza Strip. We will stop being afraid of the word occupation,’” Smotrich declared.

06/05/2025
IDF soldiers pay respects to loved ones who fell in battle at Mount Herzl Cemetery in Jerusalem

'There is no air': Local communities, Israeli officials mourn fallen Yahalom soldiers

The Omer and Samaria regional councils announced the date and times for the funerals.

Gov't members to raise own salaries while teachers strike over budget cuts

Just one day earlier, Smotrich wrote a letter to teachers, assuring them that rumors of government members receiving a pay raise are false.

‘You are being incited with lies’: Smotrich denies Finance Ministry responsible for teacher pay cuts

Smotrich claimed there were necessary budget cuts across multiple sectors as a result of the war's growing cost.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

Funding cuts to Israel's rescue services direct cause of fires, delayed rescue efforts

The Israeli Climate Forum sent an urgent letter to Netanyahu in early March, warning of the urgent need for emergency preparedness.

By BARAK SERI
01/05/2025

Israel suffers from a leadership of deflection and evasion

A national reset will not happen while Yoav Kisch lectures hostage families, Bezalel Smotrich berates the IDF, and Benjamin Netanyahu clings to power through blame.

25/04/2025
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