Bezalel Smotrich
Smotrich enters joint ticket talks with former Likud MK Feiglin as Likud slams Ben-Gvir
Simultaneously, tensions grew between National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and the Likud party after he announced that Otzma Yehudit would not run together with the Religious Zionist Party.
Netanyahu calls for Otzma Yehudit and RZP to unite, Ben-Gvir signals his opposition
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Netanyahu will bring Hezbollah agreement to Security Cabinet if one is agreed, PM tells ministers
Ben-Gvir, Eli Cohen, and other ministers called for harsher measures against Hezbollah, while Finance Minister Smotrich argued that a ceasefire under current conditions would be a major success.
Knesset approves tax benefits for West Bank settlements amid opposition criticism
The Knesset approved a bill granting tax benefits to West Bank settlements, with Finance Minister Smotrich calling it recognition for residents living under a security threat.
Gov't greenlights NIS 13b. for shelters, infrastructure in Israel's North
Netanyahu issued a statement shortly after the approval, naming the proposal as his and Smotrich's product, although the prime minister was absent for much of the approval meeting on Tuesday evening.
Smotrich’s surprise appearance at Israel Day Parade sparks backlash from NY and Jewish leaders
Smotrich’s surprise appearance at New York’s Israel Day Parade drew condemnation from city, state, and Jewish leaders, who said he was not invited to join the march.
Mossad int'l relations head steps down following Gofman appointment - report
Other senior Mossad officials are expected to follow suit in the coming days, KAN added.
Smotrich flies to Washington to meet Latin American leaders, expand Isaac Accords
The minister is scheduled to return to Israel as early as Wednesday, after conducting an intensive marathon of meetings in the United States with key Latin American figures.
Gov't postpones decision to give aid to North, amid escalating Hezbollah strikes
The delay also comes as local northern authority heads have called for urgent government aid and IDF action.
Online shopping in Israel: Beware of foreign marketplaces and unverified products - opinion
The contribution of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to dealing with Israel’s cost of living problem further increased online purchases in Israel. Israel Post is finding it difficult to keep up with
Substance vs spectacle: Why Israel can keep Smotrich, but Ben-Gvir must go - opinion
Lumping them together obscures a mile-wide difference in their fundamental natures: one is a politician, and the other is a demagogue.
Father of released hostage Eitan Mor joins Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party
“Tzvika Mor is an inspiring figure and an essential courageous voice in Israeli public life. A person who more than anything embodies our wonderful Religious Zionist public,” Smotrich said.
