Bezalel Smotrich
Iran targets US forces in UAE, Jordan as Trump says attacks were 'a very good thing'
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Smotrich backs Givati soldiers jailed after refusing APC with female paramedic
Winter privately met with Netanyahu despite pledging independent run, N12 reports
Winter, Smotrich cross electoral threshold at expense of Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir, Kan poll shows
Religious Zionist Party unveils Knesset primary candidates as Bezalel Smotrich leads slate
Candidates running who are currently members of the Knesset include National Missions Minister Orit Strock, along with MKs Michal Woldiger, Ohad Tal, Zvi Sukkot, and Simcha Rothman.
Smotrich announces expansion of West Bank's Highway 465, pushes for new level of 'safety, security'
"The doubling of this important road will create a completely different level of safety, security, and quality of life," said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in a statement announcing the project.
Tax Authority will immediately stop war damage claims until Bnei Brak mayor condemns mob attacks
According to the letter, Tax Authority employees were violently assaulted by a mob numbering in the hundreds on the afternoon of July 16 while carrying out enforcement activities in the city.
Israeli gov't gives Jordan Valley farmers drones, rangers to deter 'Palestinian terror state'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Missions Minister Orit Strock both attended the ceremony at which the equipment was presented to support farms and outposts in the West Bank.
'Desecrating religious Zionism': Bennett slams Smotrich as true architect of draft evasion law
"I want to address the soldiers and tell them: Hold on tight, there are still 104 days of plunder and evasion, the reinforcements are on the way, and this terrible government is going," he said.
Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer pulls out of 2026 election
In his resignation statement, Sofer thanked his supporters and stated that he will continue to serve in his position until the end of his term.
High Court cancels Land Authority head's appointment due to connection to Smotrich
The ruling came after all parties, including the government and Eliyahu, accepted a framework proposed by Justices Yael Willner, Ofer Grosskopf, and Khaled Kabub during a hearing earlier this month.
Israel unveils NIS 1.3 million budget for 34 new West Bank settlements in 'historic' move
The new plan will bring the total number of West Bank settlements established under the current government to 103.
IDF Disabled Veterans Organization against Finance Ministry
Organization chairman in sharp call to finance minister: "Stand behind your signature." Finance Ministry officials: "Structural failures harm rehabilitation of combat soldiers."
Speaker Amir Ohana reduces Knesset budget by NIS 50 mil. to support Israel's economy
Knesset Speaker Ohana said he had informed Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of his budget-reduction initiative and that the funds are expected to be deposited in the treasury.
