Bezalel Smotrich

 An Israeli soldier prays next to an ultra orthodox Jewish man at the Western Wall, in Jerusalem

'Israel needs you:' Ultra-Orthodox Jews needed in the IDF, Smotrich says

"A great deal of Torah and fear of God is possible, along with responsibility, carrying a burden, and military service. We will do it together, and we are determined to do it."

Purim Shpiel: Smotrich appointed IDF chief of staff, lowers height requirements for soldiers

Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!

By EVE OLD
24/03/2024

EU condemns expansion of 'illegal settlements across the occupied West Bank'

"The European Union firmly condemns the announcement by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich that over 800 hectares of land in the occupied Palestinian territory."

THE JORDAN VALLEY – calls to annex it are a provocative political act

Israel expands Jordan Valley footprint as Blinken visits Israel

The classification of the additional state land was authorized by Smotrich, through his role in the Defense Ministry with oversight of the Civil Administration.

This is when IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi will resign, Maj.-Gen. says

IDF Maj.-Gen. Gadi Shamni discussed the war and criticized Bezalel Smotrich's attack on Herzi Halevi. He said the chief of staff will quit when he thinks it's safe to give the reigns over.

By 103FM VIA MAARIV ONLINE
20/03/2024
 Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conference on February 29, 2024

Instead of working with Biden, Netanyahu chose to submit to Ben-Gvir, Smotrich

Netanyahu's contentious approach toward Biden risks irreversible damage to Israel-US relations; experts warn of current rift felt at White House, UN, and worldwide capitals.

By SHLOMO SHAMIR
20/03/2024

Father of hostage Liri Elbag: 'My wish for Smotrich is that his children would be kidnapped'

Eli Elbag expresses his frustration in an in interview with 103FM following the Finances Minister's words about the hostage deal being forged.

Smotrich's misstep in politicizing the IDF - editorial

Smotrich should keep his views on military appointments to himself and, instead, focus 100% of his time and energy on his ministry.

IDF Chief Halevi makes dozens of appointments despite Smotrich criticism

Halevi, who is expected to resign sometime after he and the military issue a June interim report on the October 7 failures, is committed to letting his replacement reshape the major generals' level.

Security cabinet approves delegation for hostage negotiations in Qatar

At the security cabinet meeting, verbal blows were exchanged between several members of the government during a discussion on military leadership appointments..

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