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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

World Bank warns of Palestinian Authority's potential 'fiscal collapse'

International financial body says gap between revenue and spending in Palestinian territories increasing and is set to cross the $1 billion mark

Ynet | 05.24.24

Smotrich vows to freeze PA funds after European nations back Palestinian state

Finance minister calls on Netanyahu to take actions against PA while ramping up West Bank settlement construction as Norway, Ireland and Spain move to recognize Palestinian statehood

Moran Azulay | 05.22.24

איתמר בן גביר ציוץ טוויטר ביידן אוהב את חמאס

Ben-Gvir on X: 'Hamas ❤️ Biden'

National Security Minister issues remarks following US President Joe Biden's threats of stopping military aid to Israel should an operation in Rafah takes place; Smotrich joins criticism

Itamar Eichner, Moran Azulay | 05.09.24

שר האוצר בצאלאל סמוטריץ' בישיבת סיעה של הציונות הדתית

Smotrich threatens to topple Palestinian Authority if US takes unilateral steps

In a public letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warns that if The Hague issues arrest warrants against Israelis, or if a Palestinian state is recognized unilaterally, he will halt all funds to the PA

Itamar Eichner | 04.25.24

Gallant slams Smotrich over refusal to fund humanitarian aid to Gaza

Defense Minister in letter to Netanyahu claims Smotrich in 'non-compliance' over funding War Cabinet decision to deliver 600 million shekels from budget to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza

Itamar Eichner | 04.18.24

גלנט: מה שקורה עכשיו ברצועת עזה זה דבר ללא תקדים

Gallant says Israel can and willing to pay price in hostage deal

Defense Minister says IDF achievements in the war place Israel in a position of strength and provides flexibility to enable a deal that would see hostages released, which he says is absolute commitment of the government

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari, Moran Azulay | 04.08.24

US warns Smotrich that delay in purchase of combat aircraft will delay their delivery

Ynet first reported that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is imposing a veto on convening the Ministerial Committee to approve the purchase of F-35 and F-15 aircraft, prompting American officials to raise tough questions; The issue also will be brought to the attention of the prime minister

Yossi Yehoshua | 04.04.24

IDF officer, cousin of cabinet minister falls in Gaza battle

Major (res.) Amishar Ben David of the Commando Brigade, a high school teacher and volunteer ambulance driver, described as 'all heart'; treasurer Smotrich: 'unfathomable loss for people of Israel'

Elisha Ben Kimon | 03.10.24

Construction in the West Bank settlement of Ma'aleh Adumim

Germany slams Israel's approval of 3,000 settlement housing units

Government decision to summon planning commission to approve construction in the West Bank comes amid growing criticism of Israel in the United States over the government's policies and the war in Gaza

Roni Green Shaulov, Reuters | 03.06.24

Smotrich: releasing hostages not top priority

Minister says the destruction of Hamas and winning the war comes first, later clarifying that hostages would be freed only after Hamas is destroyed; Gantz rejects Smotrich's comments calling the return of hostages a moral duty as a country and a people

Moran Azulay, Yael Ciechanover | 02.20.24

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