Bezalel Smotrich
Opposition heads unite to discuss toppling Netanyahu gov’t, backing Trump peace plan
Multiple party heads offered to provide a political safety net to ensure the peace deal passes.
Yair Lapid offers safety net for PM Benjamin Netanyahu to implement Trump's Gaza deal
'Full of traps': Hezbollah slams Trump's peace plan despite support for upcoming negotiations
Ben-Gvir threatens to leave gov't if Hamas left in power, Smotrich says ceasefire deal a 'mistake'
Netanyahu: It was a 'complete lie' that Hamas was ready to release the hostages a year ago
Prior to the address, Netanyahu met with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich
'Resounding diplomatic failure': Smotrich breaks silence on Trump proposal
Smotrich stated that agreement to the plan is “an act of willful blindness that ignores every lesson of October 7.”
‘A disgrace’: MKs slam Netanyahu apology to Qatari PM on Doha strike
Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, Liberman, and Golan condemned Netanyahu for apologizing to Qatar over the Hamas strike, calling it weak and a “disgrace.”
Knesset approves NIS 30 b. increase in defense budget for ‘war-related’ expenses
The bill passed its third reading with 55 in favor and 50 against, following a full day of speeches from the coalition and opposition members.
Smotrich sets 'red lines' for ceasefire: Hamas withdrawal, no Palestinian state
Finance Minister Smotrich also confirmed that his red lines include the IDF remaining in certain perimeter areas of the Gaza Strip, as well as complete disarmament and withdrawal of Hamas.
Trump or Ben-Gvir? Netanyahu faces a historic trap in Washington - analysis
Prime Minister Netanyahu faces mounting pressure from Trump and his coalition as a detailed US plan seeks to end the Gaza war and pave a path to peace.
Lapid tells US gov't that Netanyahu has 'safety net from him for hostage deal, Gaza ceasefire'
Opposition leader Yair Lapid has offered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a safety net to pass a hostage deal and ceasefire bill in the Knesset several times in 2025.
Right-wing ministers call for West Bank annexation after countries recognize Palestine
The politicians and regional heads call to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank come after the UK, Canada, Portugal, and Australia recognized a Palestinian state.
Smotrich: Gaza real estate 'bonanza' could finance war, rehab northern towns
“There’s a real estate bonanza there. This is how it pays for itself. I’ve started negotiations with the Americans. I’m not joking. I had a serious conversation with them," Smotrich said.
‘Shameful’: Smotrich faces uproar from bereaved families amid push for NIS 30b. defense budget rise
Bereaved families slammed Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for skipping a meeting on aid, as he pushed a NIS 30b defense budget increase.
Large majority of Israelis support Qatar strike on Hamas leaders, poll finds
In addition, the survey queried opinions on whether the strikes are likely to affect the chances of reaching a deal to release the remaining 48 hostages from Hamas's captivity in the Gaza Strip.
