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After compromise reached with Smotrich, funds approved for E. Jerusalem

Oversight committee to be established to supervise the allocation of funds for promoting higher education, as the government is set to approve the plan to reduce economic disparites in Arab quarters of the capital

Itamar Eichner | 08.17.23

Controversial video draws parallel between Israeli far-right ministers and KKK

In a video shared in English on the X social media platform by judicial reform opponents, narrator sharply criticizes 'two of the most extreme right-wing figures' - Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich

Adam Kutub | 08.16.23

פינוי מבנים במאחז הבלתי חוקי גבעת אעירה שחר שבבנימין

Security forces demolish homes in illegal West Bank outpost

In a rare move since far-right minister instructs the military to refrain from demolishing outposts, 5 structures are destroyed as settlers burn tires, block roads and call on others to join their protests

Yoav Zitun, Gilad Cohen | 08.14.23

Ukraine envoy slams government over refugee health care debacle

Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk says not only does Israel refuse to provide Kyiv with defensive weapons; now government is mistreating refugees fleeing Russian atrocities; says ministers should not turn their back on refugees and leave them without a safety net

Adir Yanko | 08.10.23

Ukrainian refugee kicked out of care facility after loosing health care

Ella Platkin is required to pay for dialysis she requires four times a week, at a cost reaching thousands of shekels, which her family cannot afford; Advocacy groups call on Netanyahu and Smotrich to find solutions

Adir Yanko | 08.10.23

בנימין נתניהו ובצלאל סמוטריץ' במסיבת עיתונאים

Netanyahu assures funding of Arab sector after minister's comments

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says money for Arab municipalities finds its way to crime gangs through extortion and intends to establish team to ensure it is not used for incitement to terror, prompting anger and accusation of racism

Moran Azulay, Gad Lior, Roni Green Shaulov | 08.09.23

בנימין נתניהו בקבינט הביטחוני מדיני אבו מאזן

Security Cabinet agrees to 'prevent collapse of Palestinian Authority', but no relief measures

Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich opposed concessions to the PA, despite warnings from security officials, leaving the decision to prop up the PA toothless; concessions that do not require Cabinet approval likely will be approved; Ben-Gvir: 'You live in a fantasy world if you believe that the PA hates us less than Hamas'

Itamar Eichner | 07.09.23

Netanyahu's government opts for a bi-national state

Opinion: Gantz is pushed aside as authority over construction in West Bank settlements moves to far-right Smotrich who is on his way to fulfilling his dream of annexation, while Israel's vital national interests and the all-important relation with the U.S. are forgotten

Ben-Dror Yemini | 06.20.23

Government hails largest ever Intel investment but chip maker cannot confirm

After Somtrich and Netanyahu say robust economy behind Intel's plan to build a new facility in Israel, ministry forced to amend statement to explain that the investment is half the sated amount and the plant had been under construction since 2018

Tsachi Sadeh, Gad Lior | 06.18.23

Smotrich visits France, won't hold meetings with officials

The French embassy in Israel says Smotrich wanted to set up meetings with senior officials without success, but his office claims no such meetings were requested; he meets with lower-level Jewish community officials before start of OECD economic conference

Itamar Eichner | 06.07.23

Knesset passes budget for 2023, 2024 with clear majority

Netanyahu says government now cleared for four years of good work while opposition calls budget the most destructive in country's history; finance minister says bill includes a fight over rising cost of living

Ynetnews correspondents | 05.24.23

Smotrich faces difficulties in scheduling meetings with senior officials in France

Two months after previous visit to Paris, during which he declared 'there is no such thing as a Palestinian people,' treasurer expected to arrive in French capital for OECD conference, but receives cold shoulder from French officials

Tamar Sebok | 05.21.23

New York bill seeks to sever funding of Israeli settlements

Legislation aims to prohibit donations to Israelis living in the West Bank and East Jerusalem; among charities affected are Central Fund of Israel, which funds Kohelet Forum chief's salary, and Regavim movement founded by Smotrich

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.18.23

Should Netanyahu intervene in Israel's economic crisis?

Opinion: With the Israeli economy seemingly headed straight for a financial iceberg, it is time for the prime minister—who was once one of Israel's greatest finance ministers—to step in and steer the economy back to a safe harbor

Gad Lior | 05.16.23

בנימין נתניהו, בצלאל סמוטריץ' אלי כהן וניר ברקת

Moody's decision to cut Israel's credit outlook is not a mere bump in the road

The rating agency's economists left no doubt as to the reason for lowering Israel's forecast; while praising the previous government, they provided a detailed critique of the hasty legislative process of the current government's legal reform, and its detrimental effects on all citizens; however, they stressed that it’s not too late to change course

Gad Lior | 04.16.23

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