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איתמר בן גביר בצלאל סמוטריץ' בנימין נתניהו
Far-right ministers welcome hostage deal but weigh quitting government
Most Cabinet members back ceasefire and hostage release agreement, but Religious Zionist and Otzma Yehudit parties ministers vow to vote no over release of convicted terrorists
Moran Azulay | 10.09.25
נוסייראת
Land for hostages? Trump’s Gaza plan redraws the map and revives far-right settlement dream
Proposed 'yellow line' map outlines deeper Israeli buffer zone, possibly as leverage for Hamas to demand concessions in exchange for hostage releases; most Gazan cities would revert to Hamas if talks collapse, while Israel’s right hails settlement hopes
Yoav Zitun | 10.05.25
איתמר בן גביר בצלאל סמוטריץ' בנימין נתניהו
Ben-Gvir threatens government exit, Smotrich attacks Netanyahu over Gaza deal: 'Grave mistake'
After being excluded from overnight talks on Hamas’s response and the Gaza pause demanded by Trump, Netanyahu summoned Smotrich and Ben-Gvir; Smotrich called talks without fire a 'grave mistake'; Ben-Gvir warned his party won’t stay if Hamas survives
Moran Azulay | 10.04.25
Netanyahu back from Washington as hardliners await answers on Trump Gaza plan
Far-right allies voice sharp concerns over Gaza plan, warning they may quit the coalition; beyond hostage release, the deal raises doubts over Israel’s freedom to act against terror in Gaza and the security arrangements that would follow
Amir Ettinger | 09.30.25
'That's enough': How Trump shattered the right's West Bank annexation dream
After counting on Trump to back West Bank sovereignty, settler leaders reel as he vows to block annexation; backlash mounts, with fears for Abraham Accords and Israel’s global standing
Dan Oren, Elisha Ben Kimon | 09.26.25
ועדת החקירה של האו"ם
UN commission accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, seeking permanent control
Scathing report alleges Israel seeking permanent control of Gaza and Jewish majority in Israel and West Bank; panel assigns direct responsibility to top Israeli officials and urges global action ahead of October UN vote
Itamar Eichner | 09.23.25
רון דרמר, מוחמד בן זאיד אאל נהיאן
Israel could push partial West Bank annexation 'diplomatically' despite UAE threats, minister says
Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer says Israel could frame Jordan Valley annexation as response to European recognition of Palestinian state, but faces warnings from UAE and pushback from far-right allies demanding broader moves
Amir Ettinger, Itamar Eichner | 09.18.25
חזון עזה
Gaza should be turned into a 'real estate bonanza', Smotrich says, confirms negotiations on day after plan with US
Finance Minister confirms for the first time that the utopian plan for rebuilding the Gaza Strip, which was revealed on Ynet and is reportedly "circulating" in the Trump administration, and that Israel is in discussions with the US on its cut: 'We paid a lot of money for the war. We need to work out how we share percentages on the land. We've already done the demolition phase'
Hila Tsion | 09.17.25
חמ"ל שב"כ לפני התקיפה בקטאר
Netanyahu claims 'full responsibility' for the attack in Qatar as Israelis rejoice
Historic operation against senior Hamas figures abroad was praised by both the right and the left; Smotrich: 'Terrorists have no immunity from our long arm anywhere in the world'; Opposition leader Lapid congratulated the security forces 'for an extraordinary operation'
Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 09.09.25
איתמר בן גביר ובצלאל סמוטריץ'
Spain bans ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir from entry amid sweeping anti-Israel measures
Spain codified its arms embargo on Israel, banned military-linked ships and flights, restricted settlement goods and consular aid, barred certain officials, boosted support for the Palestinian Authority and pledged €150m in Gaza aid by 2026
Itamar Eichner | 09.09.25
שר האוצר בצלאל סמוטריץ' בהצהרה בנושא תוכנית הריבונות
Smotrich: If Palestinian Authority raises its head, we will destroy it like Hamas
Finance Minister proposes applying Israeli sovereignty to 82% of the West Bank, leaving 18% under Palestinian control, pledges 'maximum land, minimum Arabs' while condemning Israeli hesitation
Elisha Ben Kimon | 09.03.25
נמל חיפה
Israel to sign major economic cooperation deal with India
In a rare economic boost amid global pullback from Israel, senior finance officials, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, will travel to India this month to finalize a broad cooperation agreement expected to drive billions in trade and investment
Gad Lior | 09.03.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו מניהול המערכה נגד תוכנית ההשמדה של המשטר האיראני
Israel will hold Cabinet meetings at secret location following Houthi strike
Decision comes after airstrike that killed Houthi prime minister other senior leaders; Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will boycott Sunday's session, opposing Netanyahu’s broad budget cuts to fund school security
Amir Ettinger | 08.31.25
התנחלויות יו"ש מקרון סמוטריץ' כ"ץ
This is the West Bank sovereignty plan settler leaders want Netanyahu to adopt
With France moving toward recognizing a Palestinian state, settler leaders urge Prime Minister Netanyahu to declare sovereignty over all areas without Palestinian residents; Smotrich pushes to act before global moves
Elisha Ben Kimon | 08.28.25
שר האוצר בצלאל סמוטריץ' ליד מעלה אדומים
Israel's West Bank plans highlight callous drive into a one-state future
Opinion: Smotrich's approach, driven by ideological aims and political maneuvers, risks international backlash, diplomatic isolation and profound domestic consequences
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 08.24.25
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