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
Ceasefire takes effect after Israeli gov't votes to approve Gaza deal
Ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, and Strock voted against the deal.
Opposition heads unite to discuss toppling Netanyahu gov’t, backing Trump peace plan
Multiple party heads offered to provide a political safety net to ensure the peace deal passes.
Yair Lapid offers safety net for PM Benjamin Netanyahu to implement Trump's Gaza deal
Lapid's offer of a safety net thereby allows for the deal to still be implemented regardless of opposition from right-wing ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.
'Full of traps': Hezbollah slams Trump's peace plan despite support for upcoming negotiations
Despite this, Hezbollah expressed its support and praised Hamas’s decision to participate in the ceasefire negotiations that will be taking place on Monday.
Ben-Gvir threatens to leave gov't if Hamas left in power, Smotrich says ceasefire deal a 'mistake'
Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich warned that the deal risked leaving Hamas in power.
Netanyahu: It was a 'complete lie' that Hamas was ready to release the hostages a year ago
Prior to the address, Netanyahu met with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich
'Resounding diplomatic failure': Smotrich breaks silence on Trump proposal
Smotrich stated that agreement to the plan is “an act of willful blindness that ignores every lesson of October 7.”
‘A disgrace’: MKs slam Netanyahu apology to Qatari PM on Doha strike
Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, Liberman, and Golan condemned Netanyahu for apologizing to Qatar over the Hamas strike, calling it weak and a “disgrace.”
Knesset approves NIS 30 b. increase in defense budget for ‘war-related’ expenses
The bill passed its third reading with 55 in favor and 50 against, following a full day of speeches from the coalition and opposition members.
Smotrich sets 'red lines' for ceasefire: Hamas withdrawal, no Palestinian state
Finance Minister Smotrich also confirmed that his red lines include the IDF remaining in certain perimeter areas of the Gaza Strip, as well as complete disarmament and withdrawal of Hamas.
