Bezalel Smotrich
As Israel pushes back, Gaza becomes testing ground for emerging post-war governance - analysis
The emergence of a Palestinian technocratic governing committee alongside Trump’s US-backed Board of Peace has triggered sharp Israeli backlash, exposing cabinet rifts and deep unease.
Gadi Eisenkot: Netanyahu ceded Gaza security, IDF must return to fighting
Government submits 2026 budget to Knesset, Smotrich vows passage despite rifts
Smotrich: Thank you Trump for the help, but now Israel needs to control Gaza
Israel grants NIS 3.25 billion in benefits to career IDF officers, mandatory service soldiers
Israel approved NIS 3.25b. in aid for IDF soldiers and officers to ease financial hardships caused by the war.
‘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.
