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לייצר עובדות בשטח. מאחז בשומרון
Security officials warn of escalation in West Bank as Smotrich calls to 'settle our land in all its parts'
While Bezalel Smotrich talks about "blurring borders" in the West Bank, the defense establishment is warning of spillover violence from Jewish rioters, the establishment of outposts in Areas A and B, and escalation during a multi-sector war
Elisha Ben Kimon | 03.29.26
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ושר האוצר בצלאל סמוטריץ' בהצהרה לתקשורת
Netanyahu says contentious Haredi draft bill set aside to pass wartime budget
Alongside Smotrich, PM says government pushes to pass the state budget by the end of the month, failure to do so leading to the dissolution of Knesset and new elections
Itamar Eichner, Moran Azulay, Gad Lior | 03.10.26
בצלאל סמוטריץ', מטוס חיל האוויר בדרך לתקיפה באיראן
Israel plans $3.07B defense budget increase, IDF wants more
Finance minister expected in coming days to propose a NIS 9.5B defense budget increase, but the military is seeking more; officials estimate each day of fighting costs about NIS 1.5B, roughly NIS 15B so far, as President Trump says the war could last four more weeks
Gad Lior | 03.08.26
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich; masses fleeing Beirut's Dahieh suburb following Israeli evacuation orders
Smotrich warns Hezbollah stronghold could face Gaza-like destruction
Finance minister says Beirut’s Dahieh district could 'look like Khan Younis' as IDF orders evacuations and residents flee, while Lebanon axes visa-free entry arrangement with Iran and seeks to curb IRGC activity
Yair Kraus | 03.05.26
בצלאל סמוטריץ'
Smotrich: I would urge my daughter not to enlist in the military
Finance minister said his opposition to women serving in combat roles is based on religious and professional considerations, including concerns about mixed-gender units
ynet | 02.16.26
מטוס אל על
Government approves two new airports after heated Cabinet debate
Tze’elim and Ramat David to be built simultaneously after a stormy 2½-hour session marked by clashes between Miri Regev, May Golan and Bezalel Smotrich; Amichai Chikli was the lone minister to vote against
Itamar Eichner, Eitan Glickman, Sivan Hilaie, Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02.15.26
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו מכנס כעת את הקבינט המדיני-ביטחוני, במשרד ראש הממשלה בירושלים
Arab states condemn Israeli cabinet moves expanding West Bank control: ‘Unprecedented escalation’
Foreign ministers from eight Arab states accuse Israel of imposing ‘illegitimate sovereignty’ after cabinet decisions backed by Israel Katz and Bezalel Smotrich expand settlement authority, undermine past agreements and allow enforcement even in Area A.
Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari | 02.09.26
שרי האוצר והביטחון מכריזים על מתווה חדש למערך המילואים
Cabinet approves far-reaching moves to deepen West Bank control, reshaping land and authority
As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to fly to Washington, the cabinet approved decisions pushed by Israel Katz and Bezalel Smotrich that undermine the Hebron Protocol, expand settlement authority and allow enforcement actions even in Area A
Elisha Ben Kimon | 02.08.26
מחאת הרפתנים
Dairy farmers march on Jerusalem in protest over controversial milk reform
Hundreds rally outside Knesset against government plan to deregulate milk production, warning it will crush small farms and threaten Israel’s food security; milk delivery boycott briefly sparks consumer fears before being suspended
Meirav Crystal, Alexandra Lukash | 02.04.26
יאיר לפיד
Lapid: No problem with Palestinian Authority role in Gaza, Smotrich pays them every month
In an interview with the ynet studio, opposition leader Yair Lapid says he has 'no problem' with PA playing a future civilian role in Gaza, confirms meeting with senior Qatari officials and attacks Netanyahu; 'In my office, there were no paid enemy agents'
Sharon Kidon | 02.03.26
מחסור בחלב
Dairy farmers threaten to halt milk supply over controversial reform: 'They are destroying our industry'
Dairy reform promoted by the Minister of Finance and contained in the budget's Arrangements Law is supposed to end dependence on local producers and open the market to imports from abroad; Dairy farmers claim it will cause small dairies to close; 'This reform is pushing us to the edge' 
Alexandra Lukash | 02.02.26
נתניהו, סמוטריץ'
Netanyahu holds emergency talks as budget crisis deepens over Haredi draft exemption row
Vote on 2026 budget delayed to Wednesday after ultra-Orthodox parties demand legal review of draft law; Smotrich threatens elections if budget remains tied to military exemption legislation
Moran Azulay, Amir Ettinger, Shilo Freid | 01.26.26
טראמפ וסמוטריץ'
Smotrich calls for full Israeli control of Gaza as Trump invites Putin to ‘Board of Peace’
At a ceremony inaugurating a new settlement in Gush Etzion, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich rejected a move to Phase Two, urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to choose full Israeli control of Gaza over Trump’s plan, as the Kremlin said it is reviewing an invitation to join the president’s Board of Peace
Idan Bloemhof | 01.19.26
בנימין נתניהו, אמיר ירון
Move by Israel’s central bank chief to support Jerome Powell may rattle Netanyahu
The Bank of Israel governor is weighing a rare show of solidarity with the US Federal Reserve chief, a direct affront to the U.S. president and a step that could further strain his already tense relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Gad Lior | 01.15.26
הקמת היישוב רחבעם בשומרון
Families move to Rehavam settlement after Cabinet approval: ‘Goal is one million in Samaria’
 Rehavam settlement was established Sunday in Samaria with IDF and government coordination following Cabinet approval in May; families moved in and officials said additional communities are planned in the Jordan Valley and across the West Bank
Elisha Ben Kimon | 01.12.26
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