Smotrich: Israel 'close to killing' Hamas terrorists in tunnels, no 'safe passage' for them
Rejecting a Hamas exchange proposal, Smotrich emphasizes eliminating terrorists and backs Israel’s independence in Gaza, despite ongoing US involvement in stabilization efforts.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem on November 4, 2025.(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF