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Thousands rally near Gaza border calling for return of former Israeli settlements

Senior coalition ministers and lawmakers to join right-wing demonstration calling for immediate reestablishment of three communities evacuated during Israel’s 2005 withdrawal from Gaza

Roni Green Shaulov | 07.19.26

Government approved dozens of new West Bank settlements and over a billion shekels to build them

The cabinet decisions had been kept secret: In March, it was decided to establish 34 new settlements, for a total of 103; in June, it was decided to budget 1.3 billion shekels for pioneer neighborhoods; Smotrich: "This is a settlement revolution

Itamar Eichner | 07.14.26

Israel's ballooning $50B war bill: IDF warns it cannot keep operating without urgent funds

The Treasury says the demand is excessive, warning that tens of billions more for defense could force deep civilian cuts and strain Israel’s credit rating

Gad Lior | 06.30.26

The Cave of the Patriarchs, inside the Jewish community in Hebron, Bezalel Smotrich

Israel approves Hebron construction without Palestinian consent for first time in decades

The Higher Planning Council approved 576 housing units in the West Bank, including a 1,000-square-meter building for Shavei Hebron Yeshiva, a day after Bezalel Smotrich said parts of the Hebron planning arrangements had been revoked

Idan Bloemhof | 06.17.26

Israel cancels Hebron Accords, takes powers from Palestinian municipality

The move shifts planning authority in Jewish Hebron and key holy sites to Israeli bodies, ending decades-old arrangements tied to the 1997 protocol and Oslo process

Itamar Eichner | 06.16.26

Hazel Brief and her son, Yona Bezalel Brief, who was injured on October 7 defending Kibbut Kfar Aza and died 417 days later in Sheba Hospital

Who has the rights to a soldier's soul: bereaved mother's open letter to Betzalel Smotrich

Opinion: Before you use a fallen soldier’s picture, ask the family; Ask if they can bear it. Ask if the timing won’t crush them. Ask if their child’s face is yours to share

Hazel Brief | 06.11.26

Report: Israel to approve funding for 61 new West Bank settlements

Plan would fund temporary housing, infrastructure and public services for 61 new settlements in strategic West Bank areas before planning approvals are complete

ynet Global | 06.11.26

Chronicle of sanctions foretold: how Israel became the most boycotted nation in the world

European countries and BDS groups have imposed sanctions, entry bans and investment restrictions on Israeli ministers, settlers and organizations over West Bank violence and settlement expansion

Itamar Eichner | 06.11.26

Smotrich's New York parade appearance sparks uproar as Mayor Mamdani condemns him

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told ynet he joined New York’s annual Israel parade to promote 'unity and connection' and dismissed criticism from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, but his participation drew swift condemnation as organizers claimed his visit was concealed from them, an allegation denied by an Israeli official

Daniel Edelson, New York | 06.02.26

‘Stretch nets across Israel’s skies?’: Netanyahu, Smotrich clash over Hezbollah drones

Prime minister pushes IDF for rapid protection from explosive drones after deadly Lebanon attacks, while finance minister argues Israel should rely on deterrence and exact a heavier price from Hezbollah

Amir Ettinger | 05.25.26

US pushes PA-funded Gaza aid plan as Smotrich balks at PA role

US and Israel mull return to Hamas-bypassing aid distribution in Gaza, funded by PA money garnished by Israel; finance minister blocks move over fears it would give the Palestinian Authority an indirect foothold in Gaza

Amir Ettinger | 05.19.26

Report: ICC seeks secret arrest warrant for Smotrich

Middle East Eye says ICC prosecutor’s office filed a sealed warrant request against finance minister, while possible action against other Israeli officials remains under review

Itamar Eichner | 05.18.26

ICC may seek warrants for five more top Israeli officials, sources say

Court denies new warrants issued, but Israeli officials say ministers and senior IDF officers could be targeted in Gaza war and settler violence probes

Itamar Eichner | 05.17.26

Israel to expand summer school with AI training for children after war disruptions

July program for kindergarten through third grade will focus on closing learning gaps while introducing artificial intelligence and technology skills

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 05.13.26

Smotrich: Forming a government with Mansour Abbas is worse than Oct. 7 massacre

The current government minister called the massacre a 'tactical failure,' and claimed that 'a politician who sold out the country to supporters of terrorism is a thousand times worse than any failure'; he later claimed that the media took his words out of context

Moran Azulay | 05.05.26