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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Israel raises $6 billion in bond sale to fund war expenses

To help finance war-related expenses and the rehabilitation of the military, the Finance Ministry’s Accountant General’s Office led the bond issuance, which drew demand of $36 billion, the ministry said

Gad Lior | 01.07.26

Dairy farmers block roads, spill milk and manure in protest of Smotrich's reforms

Hundreds of dairy farmers block major roads and dump milk, hay and manure to protest finance minister's reform plan, warning it will destroy local farms, hurt food security and increase dependence on imports

Navit Zomer | 01.05.26

צפי להצבת גדוד נוסף אחד בצפון השומרון. הרמטכ”ל בסיור במרחב מנשה

West Bank settlements doubled during war as IDF expands forces, builds outposts

Military says the area requiring protection in the West Bank has doubled, with about 20 new settlements and farms added and more planned; 2005 disengagement is being rolled back, prompting demands for additional security battalions

Yoav Zitun | 01.04.26

סיור ב חומש, יישוב בשומרון התנחלות בשומרון לציון עשרים שנה להתנתקות

Military order doubles evacuated West Bank settlement, leaves Palestinians in enclaves

A newly signed military order doubles the footprint of Homesh in northern West Bank, creates Palestinian enclaves and advances settlement expansion pushed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich as the prime minister conducts talks in Washington

Elisha Ben Kimon | 12.30.25

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