Bezalel Smotrich

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..

Bezalel Smotrich takes aim at IDF commanders, 'failed' chief of staff

Smotrich added to Channel 12, "We support them absolutely to manage the war and to win. That, but nothing more."

 IDF 98th Division commander Dan Goldfus

Take Goldfus's warning to heart

We all must be worthy of the soldiers who are deep in Gaza, risking their lives to defeat Hamas and bring our national family members back home.

  Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Knesset plenum

Israel's Knesset passes national budget as Netanyahu reaches last-minute deal

In an unexpected development, Agriculture Minister Dichter threatened to not support the budget over cuts to agricultural research, leading to an announced delay.

IDF brigade commander, cousin of Bezalel Smotrich, killed in southern Gaza

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich revealed on Saturday evening that Ben David was his cousin, mourning his loss in an X post.

How record-breaking bond offering is part of Israel’s strategy to fund gov’t

Israel raised a record $8 billion in bond sales amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, showcasing investor confidence despite recent economic challenges.

By EVE YOUNG , REUTERS
07/03/2024

Finance Minister Smotrich okays IDF pensions examinations

The committee is being formed as part of budget deliberations among Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Smotrich.

06/03/2024

Highest demand in history: Israel raised $8 billion abroad

The issuance of US bonds and the high demand total $38 billion. Smotrich: "A vote of confidence from investors in the Israeli economy."

Smotrich – Gantz is the government's 'weak link'

The US administration wishes to drive a wedge between the government and Israeli society using Gantz, says Smotrich. Knesset discusses the issue of the haredi IDF draft on Monday.

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