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Netanyahu, Smotrich backdown from embargo of Turkish import to PA

Senior finance officials claim the proposed move was utter folly and would harm the Israeli economy far more than Turkey's; PM and Finance Minister cave under pressure from business community

Gad Lior | 08.19.24

דונלד טראמפ כנס של איגוד ה עיתונאים ה שחורים של ארה"ב ב שיקגו

Trump campaign says he believes in two-state solution

While Trump had originally endorsed the idea of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, he later expressed doubt it could materialize, prompting Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to commend him for it; However, the Trump campaign now clarifies he still endorses a two-state solution

Daniel Edelson, New York | 08.05.24

Israel government's irresponsible conduct will cost in credit scores

Opinion: Netanyahu convenes meeting on next budget leaving critical position holders out while credit rating firms keep a watchful eye on promises made by Israel, but not kept

Gad Lior | 07.17.24

שוהים בלתי חוקיים עוברים את חומת ההפרדה בקו התפר במזרח לכיש סמוך לישוב אליאב

Tens of thousands of Palestinians seeking work cross illegally into Israel

Only 8,000 Palestinians have been approved to work in Israel; Far-right ministers firm on refusing to allow West Bank Palestinians to work in Israel, leaving them desperate and vulnerable to recruitment by Hamas; IDF, Shin Bet warn outbreak of violence could derail Israel's war efforts

Yossi Yehoshua | 07.08.24

Settlers riot when illegal West Bank outpost dismantled

Forces arrive at an outpost built on private Palestinian land are met by rioters burning tires and setting vehicles on fire; after buildings are demolished, settlers target forces, hurling stones and damaging emergency vehicles

Elisha Ben Kimon | 07.03.24

חברת החשמל העזתית האריכה כבלים ברחוב סלאח א-דין כדי להפעיל את מתקן התפלת המים והביוב ממערב לדיר אלבלח ישירות מהחשמל הישראלי

Israel to supply electricity to run Gaza's water, sewage

Gallant signs off on decision to address basic humanitarian needs of displaced Gaza civilians, drawing sharp criticism from Smotrich who calls move ‘madness’

Einav Halabi, Moran Azulay | 07.02.24

'For each country recognizing Palestinian state, we build a settlement'

Finance minister doubles down on government plan to legalize West Bank outposts claiming declared motive for Hamas and Hezbollah is bringing the matter to world's attention and his plan can counter that effort

Moran Azulay, Itamar Eichner | 07.01.24

Smotrich introduces draft of sanctions against Palestinian Authority

Finance minister proposes legalization of illegal West Bank outposts, as well as imposing sanctions on PA officials in response to actions against Israel at The Hague and recognition of Palestinian state in Europe; defense establishment oppose measures, leading to suspension of discussion

Itamar Eichner | 06.27.24

South Korea issues lawsuits against high-ranking Israeli officials for 'crimes against humanity'

In a move no one saw coming, South Korea has submitted lawsuits targeting Israeli officials including Benjamin Netanyahu, Itamar Ben-Gvir, Bezalel Smotrich and Yoav Gallant; Alleging 'crimes against humanity', the move has prompted the Foreign Ministry to recommend Israeli officials considering a visit to South Korea to consult with the ministry

Itamar Eichner | 06.24.24

Netanyahu onboard with de facto annexation, far right minister says

Smotrich heard on tape outlining his plans to remove authority from the Defense Ministry and give it to settlers to expand Israel's control over the West Bank

Ynet | 06.21.24

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the 80th anniversary of D-Day

With new hostage deal possible, US wary of Ben-Gvir and Smotrich's influence

With 120 hostages still in Hamas captivity, President Biden is hoping to finalize a new deal that will end the war and bring back all the hostages, but is circumspect about Netanyahu's coalition ruining any chance of an agreement with Hamas and wishes to keep Ben-Gvir and Smotrich out of war cabinet

Itamar Eichner | 06.11.24

Smotrich: October 7 massacre not my fault

Finance minister rejects responsibility for failings leading up to and on October 7, placing blame for Hamas massacre solely on the military

Ynet | 06.05.24

Smotrich continues to weaken PA, bolster Hamas in West Bank

Opinion: Security officials warn of violence as unemployment of Palestinians spikes to 33%, commerce and tax revenues drop while finance minister seeks to dissolve the PA and prevent it from a role in post-war Gaza

Avi Issacharoff | 06.04.24

PM says did not agree to end war without objectives met

Netanyahu tells lawmakers there is more than Biden revealed in his speech; WH pushes back, says Biden 'accurately reflects' Israel's proposal; Ben-Gvir, Smotrich say were not allowed to see proposal; repeat threats to end coalition

Itamar Eichner, Moran Azulay | 06.03.24

בצלאל סמוטריץ' בנימין נתניהו איתמר בן גביר

The obstacles in Netanyahu's path to a hostage deal

Analysis: With mounting issues piling on Netanyahu's government amid war, the troubles facing the coalition could lead to its dissolution even before reaching a deal with Hamas

Moran Azulay | 06.03.24

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