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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
שר האוצר בצלאל סמוטריץ' ליד מעלה אדומים
21 countries condemn Israel’s West Bank settlement expansion, UK summons ambassador
Britain, France, Canada and other Western nations denounce Israel’s E1 settlement plan, warning it undermines a two-state solution and fuels instability; London summons Israel’s ambassador, citing a breach of international law
Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 08.21.25
הדרך למעלה אדומים
'Death knell for Palestinian state': Israel approves controversial E1 West Bank settlement plan
Civil Administration approves contentious E1 West Bank plan, adding 3,400 housing units in Ma’ale Adumim and new settlement in Asahael; critics warn it undermines Palestinian state, while Smotrich says it strengthens Jewish hold on central Israel
Itamar Eichner | 08.20.25
שר האוצר בצלאל סמוטריץ' ליד מעלה אדומים
Germany tells Israeli government to stop West Bank settlement construction
further restrict the mobility of the Palestinian population in the West Bank by splitting it in half and cutting the area off from East Jerusalem, a German Foreign Ministry spokesperson says 
Reuters | 08.15.25
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