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
Gaza war could have ended a year earlier, achieved more Hamas disarmament, ex-hostage chief says
An overlong war led to huge unnecessary losses in fallen soldiers and the death of up to 40 hostages, former lead hostage negotiations coordinator Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon said.
Netanyahu said ‘voluntary migration’ from Gaza still on table, avoided ruling out settlements
“The question is whether you prefer to do or to talk,” said Netanyahu regarding the renewal of Jewish settlements in Gaza. “And yes, I prefer not to address it.”
Smotrich says plans for northern Gaza settlements await Netanyahu's approval
The finance minister’s statements calling for West Bank and Gaza annexation often draw sharp international condemnation, as well as criticism for harming Israel’s global standing.
Israel launches NIS 1.6b. package to support exporters, hi-tech
Finance officials said the plan offers immediate relief, but warned companies must also improve efficiency and adapt to the stronger shekel.
Smotrich launches NIS 1.6 billion aid plan for high-tech and exporters
The Ministry of Finance will inject NIS 1 billion to save startups from closing, and will distribute hundreds of millions more to industrial plants.
"The Treasury took hundreds of billions from National Insurance surpluses"
Former National Insurance director general, Meir Spiegler, in an unprecedented attack on the Ministry of Finance: "Hundreds of billions in collection surpluses have disappeared."
Smotrich cancels visit to Kibbutz Be'eri following opposition by hostages' families, residents
During an interview for Nadav Perry's podcast on Sunday, Smotrich claimed a critical role in how the war played out and in bringing back the hostages from Gaza.
Compensation of millions of shekels for protection racket victims
The government approved the Finance Minister's proposal to provide an economic safety net for victims of protection fees amounting to tens of millions of shekels.
'You don't protect me': Former hostage's father shouts at Smotrich mid-speech
Speaking with Gideon Oko and Amichai Atali on 103FM radio, Miran criticized Smotrich over his conduct during the two years in which Israelis were held in Gaza.
Discussion on Goldknopf’s proposal to lower VAT postponed by two weeks
The Tax Authority warns that the move will entail a revenue loss of NIS 8.5 billion per year, which would be funded by cuts or an increased deficit.
