Bezalel Smotrich
Bank of Israel warns budget could worsen deficit, debt ratio
The cabinet decided to increase the defense budget for this year by NIS 32 billion and allocate an additional reserve of about NIS 13 billion for defense and civilian needs
Gov't approves new defense budget during war, NIS 5b. allocation to haredim, settlements
Netanyahu, Smotrich to 'set aside' haredi draft law, approve billions in defense funding for war
Vigilant and united: Israel’s homefront resilience will decide outcome of Iran war - editorial
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's son wounded on Lebanon border
He reportedly received only light wounds and is in stable condition.
From evacuation to forward defense: Israel shifts strategy against Hezbollah - analysis
Entire communities along the northern border were emptied amid fear that Hezbollah might try to penetrate the north as Hamas did in the south.
Purim Shpiel: Knesset establishes new Protest Ministry
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Government approves grants for residents whose homes were damaged in Iranian missile strikes
NIS 2,000 will be provided initially to each resident whose home was damaged and declared unfit for habitation, with residents additionally evacuated to a government-funded hotel.
‘Prepared for any scenario’: Israeli politicians unite backing Iran operation, vow full readiness
In his remarks, Netanyahu accused Iran’s leadership of sponsoring terrorism and threatening Israel and the United States.
Middle Israel: Smotrich’s crushing Knesset defeat exposes the finance minister's limits - opinion
Smotrich is a light-year away from the Israeli consensus. Why does a man who represents but a marginal, detached, and minuscule part of Israeli society sit on its national chest?
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
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Business owners protest at Knesset as Smotrich raises Israel's import tax exemption
The government approved Smotrich's order on Sunday and is expected to be finalized through a vote in the Knesset plenum on Monday evening.
Netanyahu's political opposition must present clear policies - opinion
Israel’s opposition unites against Netanyahu, but lacks policies to present a clear alternative government.