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Smotrich’s party threatens coalition exit over Gaza cease-fire deal

Finance minister's hardline Religious Zionist Party weighing future in coalition government following Gaza hostage deal and cease-fire; party members demand guarantees from Netanyahu to resume war

Moran Azulay, Shilo Freid | 01.16.25

ביבי נתניהו ואיתמר בן גביר בביקור בבסיס הימ"מ

'I forced Netanyahu to reject earlier deals,' Ben-Gvir says

National Security Minister says he no longer has the deciding votes to compel the prime minister to reject a hostage release deal as he had done before, calls on Smotrich to join his resignation; Netanyahu previously rejected claims of political considerations; Blinken agains says Hamas rejected deals

Moran Azulay | 01.14.25

IDF intensifies West Bank operations despite decreasing number of terror attacks

The hunt for the terrorists from the attack in the village of Al-Funduq continues throughout the weekend; Despite decrease in number of attacks, the IDF intends to increase its activity its intensity

Elisha Ben Kimon | 01.12.25

פעילות כוחות ביטחון בחטיבת הבקעה והעמקים - כלי נשק ומטענים שהוחרמו

IDF and Palestinian Authority crack down on West Bank Palestinian terrorism

IDF forces kill terrorists and arrest 18 suspects - and a reserve soldier is seriously injured - in the operation less than a day after the deadly attack near Kedumim in the northern West Bank

Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 01.07.25

מעבר לימי מסחר שני-חמישי סמוטריץ בן זאב זינגר

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange trading shifts to Monday-Friday in 2026

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange will shift trading days to Monday through Friday by 2026, in order to align with global standards; The move aims to attract foreign investors, improve market accessibility, increase liquidity, and include Israeli stocks in leading international indices

Gad Lior, Navit Zomer | 12.30.24

בצלאל סמוטריץ' מדבר על המשך המהפכה המשפטית בישיבת סיעת הציונות הדתית בכנסת

Smotrich pushes ahead with plans for West Bank annexation

Far-right minister says is working to disrupt plans by the Palestinian Authority to create continuity of Palestinian population in an area that would cut Gush Etzion off from Jerusalem and bring about a Palestinian State

Elisha Ben Kimon | 12.17.24

Will Trump recognize Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria in 2025?

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims new U.S. administration will end demand for Palestinian state

Steve Leibowitz, ILTV | 11.13.24

Kibbutz Nir Oz votes to rebuild 400 days after October 7 massacre

Nir Oz residents, a quarter of which were either murdered or kidnapped during the Hamas atrocities, say they chose to rebuild their community; Netanyahu has not visited since the massacre, Smotrich pays first visit

Matan Tzuri | 11.12.24

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

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