Bezalel Smotrich
Argentinian president Milei lands in Israel, set to meet with Netanyahu, announce new El Al flight
Argentina’s foreign minister, who is accompanying Milei, is also expected to meet Sa’ar for separate talks focused on counterterrorism cooperation and technological collaboration.
Smotrich appoints Israel Malachi as new Director General of Finance Ministry
Finance Ministry’s relief loan to Israel’s small, medium businesses: How does it work? - explainer
World leaders and Israeli officials mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with calls to fight antisemitism
Smotrich: 'Establishing settlements destroys idea of Palestinian state in our heartland'
Smotrich's comments came at a ceremony celebrating the establishment of a new settlement, called Maoz Tzur, in the Binyamin region of the West Bank.
As US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a 'forever war' - analysis
Israel's creation of "buffer zones" in Gaza, Syria, and now Lebanon reflects a strategic shift after the attacks of October 7, 2023, one that puts the country in a semi-permanent state of war.
Israel’s population struggles with depression amid ongoing conflict, crises - opinion
Ongoing war, political tension, and societal strain cause many Israelis to feel growing despair and uncertainty about the future of Israel.
Education Minister slams 'extremist, deranged criminals' for trying to enter his home during siren
In the video, one of the individuals can be heard shouting at the gate that they are a teacher, before blaming Kisch for the Iranian attack, and that "these missiles are your fault! Protect me!"
What is IDF's view on pontential long-term occupation of southern Lebanon? - analysis
Is Israel prepared to occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River on a long-term basis, or is its readiness to hold onto the area a temporary tactic to apply short-term pressure on Hezbollah?
Gov’t approves millions for border cities in North under Hezbollah fire
The move is intended to “strengthen resilience and support community relief efforts, reflecting a clear policy: the enemy evacuates, while Israel’s residents remain strong in their homes."
Willner signals disputed haredi school transfer may return to Finance Committee
At the center of the case is a December 25, 2025, Finance Committee transfer involving education funds, including money directed to haredi institutions.
Talk of annexation in Lebanon risks undermining Israel’s case against Hezbollah - editorial
Israel’s push to secure its northern border is justified, but rhetoric about the Litani River risks blurring defense with annexation, carrying serious strategic and diplomatic costs.
Israel announces territorial seizure in Lebanon up to Litani River
At a meeting with the military chief of staff, Katz said Israeli forces would "control the remaining bridges and the security zone up to the Litani," a river that meets the Mediterranean.
Smotrich calls for annexation of southern Lebanon as IDF strikes Lebanese bridges, homes
The comments by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich were the most explicit yet by a senior Israeli official on seizing Lebanese territory in a fight Israel says targets Iran-backed Hezbollah militants.
