Bezalel Smotrich
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
Smotrich calls for annexation of southern Lebanon as IDF strikes Lebanese bridges, homes
Knesset Finance Committee approves Israel’s 2026 state budget ahead of final reading
Smotrich proposes new education guidelines: vacation now, study in the summer
Smotrich’s proposed calendar would have schools shift some of their summer vacation days to the month ahead, with the missed learning being made up over summer break.
Gov’t must reimburse parents for closed daycare costs during war, Haskel tells ‘Post’ - interview
Haskel argues that the system is failing, with private daycare costing parents thousands of shekels a month, and even more for families with multiple young children.
Knesset advances bill granting five-year tax exemption to olim, returning residents
Olim, along with returning residents who have lived abroad for at least ten years, will be eligible for the tax exemption.
Daughter of National Missions Minister Orit Strock found dead, police investigate case
The circumstances surrounding Shoshana’s death remain unclear. She was reportedly found dead in her home in northern Israel. Police have opened an investigation into the case.
As political pressure mounts, Netanyahu delays controversial haredi draft law - opinion
The Netanyahu coalition has delayed the haredi draft bill, revealing political strategy over genuine reform as elections near.
Israel brief to ICJ rejecting genocide claims likely delayed by Iran war
The ICJ had given Israel several extensions over the last year to file the brief, with the most recent extension being until March 12.
Israel's political Right celebrates Sde Teiman case dismissal as rights groups condemn it
It is important to understand that the defendants were not exonerated, and the indictments were dropped on the basis of ‘Haganah min hatzedek’ - when one’s right to a fair trial has been violated.
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
Coalition funds are part of the national budget and are determined during coalition negotiations after elections when forming a government.
Netanyahu, Smotrich to 'set aside' haredi draft law, approve billions in defense funding for war
“The costly campaign requires a special budget with the addition of tens of billions of shekels for the war effort,” Netanyahu said.
