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Smotrich orders Defense Ministry to prepare for West Bank annexation

After congratulating President-elect Trump for his victory, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich lays the groundwork for West Bank annexation in 2025: 'The year 2025 will be the year of sovereignty for Judea and Samaria'

Moran Azulay | 11.11.24

Settlers euphoric over Trump win

Settler leaders forged close ties with key republican figures including Trump's former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo who has been a frequent visitor to the settlements; Smotrich plans to advance Israeli annexation, legalize West Bank outposts and establish new ones in Gaza

Elisha Ben Kimon | 11.06.24

'While our men serve in the war, Haredim insist on ditching draft'

About 2,000 Religious-Zionist mothers and wives call on the government to draft ultra-Orthodox men into the IDF after reservists have already reached hundreds of days in 2024 alone; 'We live in a reality where the Torah commands us to go into battle and defend the country'

Shilo Freid | 10.29.24

Smotrich: 'Palestinians are part of Iran's axis of evil'

Finance minister calls for US and Western allies to seize 'rare opportunity' to remove Iranian regime and its proxies and eliminate Tehran's nuclear program

Itamar Eichner | 10.27.24

בצלאל סמוטריץ' בנימין נתניהו איתמר בן גביר

Smotrich and Ben Gvir criticize Netanyahu over Qatar delegation: 'A serious mistake'

Smotrich says Qatar is an enemy state that supports Hamas and backs its positions in negotiations; Ben-Gvir adds Israel must not give Hamas any breathing space, particularly after the elimination of Sinwar

Itamar Eichner | 10.24.24

International Monetary Fund disputes Smotrich's deficit predictions

International financial body estimates Israel's deficit could reach 9% of it's GPD during 2024, lowering slightly the following year while remaining far above Smotrich's assessment

Sever Plocker, Washington | 10.23.24

Gaza settlements will happen, sooner or later, Smotrich declares

Finance minister makes remarks during event near Gaza border, titled 'Practical Preparations for Settling Gaza,' attended by Likud Knesset members and ministers

Shilo Freid, Moran Azulay | 10.21.24

בריטניה מנהיג הלייבור קיר סטארמר סטרמר פרלמנט

UK mulls placing sanctions on Ben-Gvir, Smotrich

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer tells parliament country is looking into the move following 'abhorrent' comments made by both ministers since outset of the Gaza war

Itamar Eichner | 10.16.24

Netanyahu, Smotrich back down 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

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