Bezalel Smotrich
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Smotrich: Gush Katif is 'too small,' good things are about to happen in the Gaza Strip
Netherlands bans entry for Ben-Gvir, Smotrich on settlement expansion, Gaza comments
Smotrich, Netanyahu in crisis after decision on Gaza humanitarian ceasefire
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'We're promoting a new strategy': Smotrich breaks silence on Netanyahu's Gaza plan
Smotrich's comments come after Prime Minister Netanyahu enabled "localized humanitarian ceasefires" in the Gaza Strip, with MK Orit Strock saying she may leave the government following the decision.
'A launchpad to annihilate Israel': Netanyahu slams Macron for recognizing Palestinian state
Israeli leaders issued strong condemnations following Macron's announcement that France would recognize a Palestinian state, warning that the move rewards terrorism and undermines Israel's security.
'All of Gaza will be Jewish': Heritage minister claims Israel working to resettle Gaza
"The government is rushing to erase Gaza, and thank God we are erasing this evil. All of Gaza will be Jewish,” Eliyahu stated in the interview.
Smotrich: IDF chief told me Israel must annex northern Gaza for 'security purposes'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich made the claim to a conference in the Knesset on Tuesday, which discussed right-wing plans to rebuild settlement blocs across the Gaza Strip.
Fact check: Netanyahu, Smotrich's claim of $1b. Biden aid to judicial reform foes debunked
Netanyahu’s endorsement of the false claim came in the form of the sharing of a post by the Likud party from Friday afternoon.
Will the Knesset recess open a window for a deal? Netanyahu’s political breathing room - analysis
The Knesset's upcoming recess will potentially give PM Benjamin Netanyahu time to broker a hostage deal and figure out a solution to the issue of the haredi draft law.
There is nothing in the news that is new - opinion
I desperately hope that by the time this is published, it will all be out of date – that, happily, will be something new.
Smotrich worse than secular Jews, haredi MK Gafni says
"Without Torah students, we have no existence as a Jewish people. Without Torah students, the State of Israel cannot continue," Gafni commented, referring to the haredi draft law.
Slovenia to ban Smotrich, Ben-Gvir for 'genocidal statements' against Palestinians
Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon announced Slovenia will become the first European Union member state to ban the two ministers from entering the country.
Israel to boost defense spending by NIS 42 b. in light of multi-front wars
The Director-General of the ministry, Maj.-Gen. Amir Baram said that this move would allow the ministry to replenish consumed stocks of weapons and ammunition.
