Bezalel Smotrich
Netanyahu’s coalition topples Smotrich’s order to double tax import rate, opposition celebrates
The order was rejected by a wide margin, with 59 MKs against and 25 in favor.
Mosque set on fire near Nablus, Australian teen attacked
Business owners protest at Knesset as Smotrich raises Israel's import tax exemption
Netanyahu's political opposition must present clear policies - opinion
‘A new Israeli dream’: Government earmarks NIS one billion to transform Beersheba and Negev
Officials say the development is designed to meet the demands of a growing metropolitan population.
Despite Likud boost, opposition maintains majority as Sde Teiman, MAG scandal continues - poll
Despite the chaos of the week, when asked about their feelings regarding the future of Israel, just over half the public reported feeling optimistic.
Dutch court dismisses appeal by human rights org. for further sanctions, boycott on Israel
Al-Haq, a Ramallah-based Palestinian human rights organization, and nine other advocacy groups urged the Dutch government to cease exporting goods and weapons to Israel.
Smotrich threatens to halt coalition voting if reservist tax benefits bill not passed
The bill has been undergoing discussion in the Knesset's Finance Committee, but has not yet been brought for its second and third readings.
Katz: Israel working to kill Hamas terrorists, destroy tunnels in Gaza area under Israeli control
"The goal, alongside the return of all the hostages and the casualties, is to disarm Hamas of its weapons and demilitarize Gaza," he said.
Smotrich: Israel 'close to killing' Hamas terrorists in tunnels, no 'safe passage' for them
Rejecting a Hamas exchange proposal, Smotrich emphasizes eliminating terrorists and backs Israel’s independence in Gaza, despite ongoing US involvement in stabilization efforts.
'Destroying the system': Lapid accuses Levin of harming Sde Teiman investigion
Opposition leader Yair Lapid slammed Justice Minister Yariv Levin for announcing his plan to hand-pick Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara's replacement in the Sde Teiman case.
Israel entered war without economic emergency preparedness, Comptroller report finds
A new report warns that a lack of fiscal preparedness exposed deep weaknesses in Israel's wartime economy, leading to budget breaches and future borrowing risks.
Comptroller: Socio-economic cabinet failed to manage civilian affairs during war
A stinging new assessment stated that the cabinet, meant to lead the civilian war response, failed to meet, leaving the home front in crisis. The Comptroller holds Netanyahu and Smotrich accountable.
Netanyahu stresses no safe passage for Hamas terrorists without disarming, IDF will not block deal
Israel was reportedly considering allowing some 200 Hamas terrorists currently within the Israeli side of the Yellow Line in Gaza to return to Rafah if they agree to lay down their weapons.