Bezalel Smotrich
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
Government approves grants for residents whose homes were damaged in Iranian missile strikes
‘Prepared for any scenario’: Israeli politicians unite backing Iran operation, vow full readiness
Glass half-empty: How milk prices keep rising despite advanced Israeli innovation - analysis
High milk prices in Israel are sparking a new debate over the country's farming regulations and its dependence on foreign imports.
Israeli supermarket chains limit customers' milk purchases amid halt to dairy supply
The reason for the sudden change in the food market came amid fears based on a farmer's protest wave against the dairy market reform promoted by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
IDF officials warn ICJ genocide case poses greater risk than ICC
Military officials say the ICJ genocide case worries them more than the ICC, as Israel prepares a major response ahead of a March deadline.
Northern Israeli moshav head decries 'performative' cabinet meeting in Kiryat Shmona
Davidi said the ministers’ arrival in the north, more than two years after the war began, amounts to “a certificate of poverty” for the government.
Outcome of state budget vote uncertain amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
By law, if the state budget is not approved in all three readings by the end of March, when the fiscal year closes, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and elections will be called.
2026 budget reading puts government at risk, after months of ideological sparring - analysis
If the vote is postponed, or if the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties choose not to support it and it falls, then for all intents and purposes the government will fall with it.
'Hero of Kibbutz Alumim': Israel reacts to news of final hostage Ran Gvili's return
Leaders across Israel paid tribute as the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili were brought home, closing the chapter of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
Israel approves $1.9B aid package for reserve soldiers
The reservists, said Netanyahu, “are on the front lines, and we stand with them and will continue to support them.”
Israel’s debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 68.6% in 2025 due to war, rebuilding expenses - Finance Min.
"The upward trend in the debt-to-GDP ratio stems from the security spending required following the war," Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said.
Not just 'anyone but Bibi': Israel is in election mode, but where is the ideology? - editorial
Israel's political parties should run campaigns focused on offering real ideas and alternatives. That is how political movements grow and how politics regain substance.
