Bezalel Smotrich
As Israel pushes back, Gaza becomes testing ground for emerging post-war governance - analysis
The emergence of a Palestinian technocratic governing committee alongside Trump’s US-backed Board of Peace has triggered sharp Israeli backlash, exposing cabinet rifts and deep unease.
Gadi Eisenkot: Netanyahu ceded Gaza security, IDF must return to fighting
Government submits 2026 budget to Knesset, Smotrich vows passage despite rifts
Smotrich: Thank you Trump for the help, but now Israel needs to control Gaza
The truth of Oct. 7 cannot be whitewashed, and we cannot afford to let them try - editorial
Israel’s government faces fierce criticism after moving to create its own Oct 7 inquiry panel, raising concerns it aims to sidestep true accountability.
Activists, MKs criticize ministers chosen for c'ttee to decide October 7 probe mandate
Opposition MKs and activists slam the government’s committee to investigate the October 7 massacre, accusing the government of whitewashing. The October Council demands a state commission of inquiry.
UN Security Council to vote Monday on Gaza Strip multinational force
A clause that sparked controversy is the one in the draft resolution outlining a “pathway to a Palestinian state.”
Israel pushing for Saudi peace deal, but MBS puts Trump and America first - analysis
The real question is not only whether Israel wants normalization with Saudi Arabia - but how far Trump is willing to press both sides to achieve it.
Israel cannot set timeframe for creation of Gaza international force, Netanyahu tells cabinet
In an exchange leaked from the cabinet meeting, Netanyahu told National Missions Minister Orit Strock that he "did not know" until when a ceasefire in Gaza would hold.
Right-wing lawmakers pressure Netanyahu to reject Palestinian state recognition
The statements by the ministers come after Palestinian statehood was recognized by numerous foreign countries, as well as in a UNSC draft from last week.
Netanyahu, Smotrich reach agreement on IDF reservist tax benefits bill
As a result of the bill's advancement, the Religious Zionist Party will return to voting with the coalition after nearly one week of halting votes.
Bezalel Smotrich clashes with IDF over security budget cuts after Gaza war’s end
The IDF is still furious with Smotrich and the government for failing to draft haredim in large numbers, which would ease the service time of other sectors.
'Kushner is Israel's acting PM': Liberman launches scathing attack on gov't
'Those bloodthirsty terrorists who killed IDF soldiers after the ceasefire have only two options, surrender or die.'
US likely to pressure Israel to ease stance on terrorists in Rafah tunnels, official tells 'Post'
US President Donald Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, are expected to arrive in Israel on Monday to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials.
