Bezalel Smotrich
Finance Minister of Israel
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View Timeline →Smotrich Stays in Government to Secure Continuation of Operation Rising Lion
Bezalel Smotrich has decided to stay in the Israeli government to ensure the continuation of Operation Rising Lion, a military initiative. This decision involves key…
Israeli Ambulance Driver Charged with Espionage for Iran After Spying on Officials
An Israeli ambulance driver has been charged with espionage for Iran after allegedly spying on Israeli officials Isaac Herzog and Bezalel Smotrich during a hospital…
Israel Declines to Join US Military Campaign Against Iran, Says Finance Minister
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Israel has no interest in participating in the renewed US military campaign against Iran. This statement reflects Israel's…
Israel's Smotrich Announces Major Expansion of West Bank Settlements Amid Rising Violence
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has announced a 'revolution' in West Bank settlement expansion as Israel greenlights 13 new outposts amid rising settler violence. This…
Israeli Finance Minister Advocates for Settlements and Conquest of Gaza Strip
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the immediate establishment of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip, advocating for a 'conquest' of the area.…
Scholars Link 'Greater Israel' Doctrine to Regional Conflicts Involving Iran
Two scholars argue that the 'Greater Israel' doctrine has instigated conflicts in Iraq, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran. They attribute this ideology to hardliners like…
'JD Vance Challenges Israeli Officials on Military Solutions to Iran Nuclear Deal'
JD Vance engaged in a debate with Israeli officials Ben-Gvir and Smotrich regarding the Iran nuclear deal, emphasizing that military solutions are not always effective.…
Israel Transfers Control of Hebron to Military Forces
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that Israel has transferred authority over Hebron to the army. This move involves the Israeli government and military. It…
Amnesty Calls West Bank Ethnic Cleansing 'State-Sponsored' as International Allies Sanction Israeli Finance Minister
Amnesty International has labeled the ethnic cleansing in the West Bank as 'state-sponsored,' prompting international allies to take action against Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.…
Israeli Leaders React to US-Iran Peace Deal
Israeli leaders, including Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, have expressed their views on the recent US-Iran agreement. Their reactions highlight Israel's concerns regarding the implications…
Jewish Diaspora Rejects Israel's Authority Amid Controversial Parade Participation
The Jewish diaspora is publicly rejecting Israel's authority to represent them, particularly in light of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's participation in an Israel Day parade.…
UK and Allies Sanction Networks Behind Settler Violence in West Bank
The UK and its allies have imposed sanctions on networks that facilitate settler violence in the West Bank, with France also banning far-right Israeli Minister…
Ireland Bans Travel for Israeli Ministers Over Anti-Palestinian Remarks
Ireland has imposed a travel ban on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich due to their expressed desire to eliminate Palestinians. This action reflects…
Israel's Finance Minister Unveils Plan for 2,162 New Homes in Occupied West Bank
Israel's far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, announced plans to build 2,162 homes in the occupied West Bank, claiming it will strengthen Israel's hold on the…
Israel's Smotrich Threatens Palestinian Displacement Amid ICC Warrant Request
Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has responded to a warrant request from the International Criminal Court (ICC) by threatening to displace Palestinians from the…
Israeli Minister Smotrich Claims ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant
Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich has stated that the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor is seeking a warrant for his arrest. The ICC, based in The…
Israeli Minister Smotrich Faces ICC Arrest Warrant for Gaza War Crimes
Israeli far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich has been targeted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes in Gaza, making him the third Israeli…
Israeli Minister Advocates for Annexation of Southern Lebanon to Combat Hezbollah
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the annexation of southern Lebanon, advocating for the seizure of land up to the Litani River to…
Netanyahu: Hamas has violated some terms of the ceasefire agreement
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu accused Hamas of violating ceasefire terms while delaying a cabinet vote on the agreement. The U.S. expressed confidence in the agreement's…
Israeli Security Officials Deny Netanyahu's Trip to New York Was Linked to Hassan Nasrallah's Death
Israeli security officials denied that Netanyahu's trip to New York was linked to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The airstrike that killed Nasrallah…