Bezalel Smotrich
Finance Minister of Israel
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View Timeline →Israeli Leaders Target Arab Voters Amid Election Uncertainty
As election votes are counted in Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich make inflammatory remarks targeting Arab voters, highlighting the tensions within Israeli…
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich Celebrates Amid Decline of Far-Right Party Support
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich celebrated despite exit polls indicating a decline in support for his far-right party. This situation reflects internal political dynamics in…
Smotrich Calls for Military Action by Tel Aviv Against the Palestinian Authority
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has urged military action by Tel Aviv against the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah. This escalation reflects ongoing tensions between Israel…
Smotrich: The Hopes of Gaza Residents Must Be Destroyed / Bin Salman Should Respect Me!
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has made controversial remarks advocating for the dismantling of hope among Gaza residents and encouraging their departure. This statement reflects…
Smotrich: I Want All of Gaza!
Israeli far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich has expressed his desire to control the entire Gaza Strip. This statement reflects ongoing tensions in the region and highlights…
Smotrich's Call for War in West Bank: Rhetoric or Real Threat?
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for 'war' in the West Bank, raising concerns among human rights experts and analysts about the seriousness of…
Smotrich Calls for Annexation of Areas from Lebanon to the Litani River
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the annexation of territories in southern Lebanon and Gaza. This statement reflects ongoing tensions in the region…
Israeli Minister Calls for Military Action Amid West Bank Closure
Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for military action in the occupied West Bank as Israeli authorities enforce a military closure due to the Jewish…
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…