Bezalel Smotrich
Grapevine, June 21, 2026: Peace, a distant dream - opinion
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Netanyahu: IDF will exact 'very heavy price' from Hezbollah after deaths of four soldiers
Editor's Notes: Israel just met the America that comes after Trump - comment
'Can't kill your way out of every problem': JD Vance spars with Ben-Gvir, Smotrich over Iran deal
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.
Netanyahu orders IDF to 'hit the gas' on Hezbollah strikes amid drone strikes in northern Israel
Netanyahu's comments come after IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir said that Israel should attack Beirut in response to Hezbollah's drone attacks.
Why ICC going after Smotrich is a bigger deal than going after Netanyahu - analysis
Without major changes in Israeli policy, the arrest warrant against Smotrich could be Israel's darkest legal hour, with cascading consequences the likes of which cannot be foreseen.
