Bezalel Smotrich
Lebanon deal focused on dismantling Hezbollah, not Israeli withdrawal, ambassador Leiter says
The ambassador also rejected a report that he had raised his voice at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a conversation about the Lebanon agreement.
IDF Disabled Veterans Organization warns of 'national disaster' amid exclusion in defense budget
Released Gaza hostage Eli Sharabi blasts Netanyahu's October 7 joke as 'disgrace'
Gaza war could have ended a year earlier, achieved more Hamas disarmament, ex-hostage chief says
Gov’t must reimburse parents for closed daycare costs during war, Haskel tells ‘Post’ - interview
Haskel argues that the system is failing, with private daycare costing parents thousands of shekels a month, and even more for families with multiple young children.
Knesset advances bill granting five-year tax exemption to olim, returning residents
Olim, along with returning residents who have lived abroad for at least ten years, will be eligible for the tax exemption.
Daughter of National Missions Minister Orit Strock found dead, police investigate case
The circumstances surrounding Shoshana’s death remain unclear. She was reportedly found dead in her home in northern Israel. Police have opened an investigation into the case.
As political pressure mounts, Netanyahu delays controversial haredi draft law - opinion
The Netanyahu coalition has delayed the haredi draft bill, revealing political strategy over genuine reform as elections near.
Israel brief to ICJ rejecting genocide claims likely delayed by Iran war
The ICJ had given Israel several extensions over the last year to file the brief, with the most recent extension being until March 12.
Israel's political Right celebrates Sde Teiman case dismissal as rights groups condemn it
It is important to understand that the defendants were not exonerated, and the indictments were dropped on the basis of ‘Haganah min hatzedek’ - when one’s right to a fair trial has been violated.
Bank of Israel warns budget could worsen deficit, debt ratio
The cabinet decided to increase the defense budget for this year by NIS 32 billion and allocate an additional reserve of about NIS 13 billion for defense and civilian needs
Gov't approves new defense budget during war, NIS 5b. allocation to haredim, settlements
Coalition funds are part of the national budget and are determined during coalition negotiations after elections when forming a government.
Netanyahu, Smotrich to 'set aside' haredi draft law, approve billions in defense funding for war
“The costly campaign requires a special budget with the addition of tens of billions of shekels for the war effort,” Netanyahu said.
Vigilant and united: Israel’s homefront resilience will decide outcome of Iran war - editorial
As Israel faces mounting attacks from Iran, the real challenge lies within: political infighting and internal divisions threaten to undermine the nation’s unity and resolve in a prolonged conflict.