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 with Mansour Abbas would 'obviously' be worse than Oct. 7 massacre, Smotrich charges
According to Smotrich, while the massacre was a tragic and hard-to-digest event, the intentional aspect of a political partnership with an Arab party represents a greater danger in his view.
Gov’t approves Smotrich ally Israel Malachi as Finance Ministry director-general
He is a close associate of Smotrich, which led to criticism over the appointment. Malachi also had previously served as the treasurer of a council governing over 40 West Bank settlements.
Compensation to be given to employers of reserve soldiers, Knesset plenum decides
"The fronts of the conflict rely on a solid economic rear," said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich regarding the decision, which hopes to alleviate the economic burden of employing reserve soldiers.
Netanyahu attacks Bennett, Lapid's joint party list announcement with inflammatory video
Members of the Netanyahu-led coalition and the opposition reacted to Bennett and Lapid's announcement that the two will form a joint list for the 2026 Knesset elections.
Bennett doubles down on mandatory haredi enlistment, blames current gov't for lack of IDF soldiers
"Draft evasion is costing the lives of our soldiers," the former prime minister said during an interview on Radio 103FM.
Smotrich: US supports Israeli West Bank settlement expansion - interview
In past efforts by Israel to expand control in the West Bank, the US has called for maintaining stability in the area, adding that US President Donald Trump has not backed total annexation.
Dismantling government investments in Israeli Arab society - opinion
“Investing in employment, in education, in infrastructure in Arab society is not a left or right, conservative or liberal issue.”
Israeli officials attend Sa-nur settlement reestablishment ceremony
Samaria Regional Council Chairman Yossi Dagan, who was among the residents evacuated from Sa-Nur in 2005, was among the 16 families who took up residence anew in the settlement on Sunday.
Argentinian president Milei lands in Israel, set to meet with Netanyahu, announce new El Al flight
Argentina’s foreign minister, who is accompanying Milei, is also expected to meet Sa’ar for separate talks focused on counterterrorism cooperation and technological collaboration.
Smotrich appoints Israel Malachi as new Director General of Finance Ministry
Israel Malachi, who served as the ministry’s Deputy Director General for the past three and a half years, will take over from outgoing Director General Ilan Rom.
