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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

לאחר הפסקת מימון אונר"א: החל סבב חלוקת קמח למשפחות בדרום רצועת עזה

Israel delays transfer of flour to Gaza to keep it out of UNRWA's hands

Jerusalem is continuing to act against UNRWA, and now the government has decided not to transfer large quantities of flour to Gaza, to prevent it from reaching the relief agency; The IDF is promoting other alternatives for the distribution of aid

Moran Azulay | 02.13.24

ראש הממשלה, שר האוצר ומשרדי סוכנות הדירוג מודי'ס

What led Moody's to cut Israel's credit rating and how will it affect us?

Following warnings, Moody's becomes first international rating agency to downgrade both Israel's credit rating and future outlook; here are some questions and answers about the decision and its underlying causes

Gad Lior | 02.11.24

בצלאל סמוטריץ' מליאת הכנסת היום ב-124 למלחמה

Smotrich waves off Moody's decision to lower Israel's credit rating

Finance Minister calls the rating company's decision a 'complete political manifesto' and insists Israel's economy is strong enough to support the war and continue growing

Gad Lior | 02.11.24

Israeli minister advances settlement construction amid war

After a 7-month construction halt, far-right Finance Minister also with authority over West Bank pushes for approval of around 7,000 housing units while U.S. Europe urge path for Palestinian state

Elisha Ben Kimon | 02.02.24

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