Tag: Bezalel Smotrich
Netanyahu: Jerusalem to cooperate with Jordan to reinforce eastern border
Jerusalem will work with Jordan to strengthen the Jewish state's eastern frontier to maintain "peace and security" in the border area, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Wednesday amid a rise in terrorism throughout Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley.
"We are fighting on...
Smotrich clarifies Gaza remarks after US slams ‘disturbing’ suggestion of conditioning aid
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Thursday clarified remarks he made earlier this week about humanitarian aid to Gaza after Western nations slammed him for implying that Jerusalem should halt aid until Hamas frees...
Smotrich freezes $26m transfer to PA for its ‘wild incitement’
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Sunday ordered the seizure of 100 million shekels ($26 million) in tax funds slated for the Palestinian Authority.
“The fight against terrorism is not only a military fight but a...
After Gantz exit, Netanyahu disbands War Cabinet
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed members of his government of his intent to dissolve the War Cabinet set up after Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack.
The premier told ministers on Sunday that the powerful...
What will be the impact of Gantz’s departure from the government?
Barring any unforeseen events, War Cabinet member and Minister-without-Portfolio Benny Gantz is expected to take his eight-member faction out of the Netanyahu government on Saturday night. With his departure, the national emergency government and...
Smotrich: Israel must take action against Samaria terrorists
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich urged immediate action on Wednesday after Palestinian terrorists fired on central Israel from northern Samaria for the second time this week.
“The terrorists in Judea and Samaria must be fought...
Gallant: Smotrich endangering Israel by delaying purchase of fighter jets
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over the weekend accused Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of endangering the Jewish state’s security by temporarily freezing the purchase of two fighter squadrons.
“If we do not finalize the process of purchasing...
War Cabinet meeting canceled amid infighting over Rafah
A meeting of the Israeli War Cabinet scheduled for Tuesday evening was canceled amid coalition infighting over a possible hostages-for-ceasefire deal with the Hamas terrorist organization.
The proposal currently being discussed with Hamas reportedly includes significant compromises...
Smotrich: Gov’t has ‘no right to exist’ if Rafah op canceled
The government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will lose its legitimacy if it accepts the “humiliating surrender” proposed to Hamas during ongoing hostages-for-ceasefire-and-terrorists negotiations, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Sunday.
Axios reported on...
Smotrich threatens to topple PA if ICC, UN take unilateral action against Israel
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Thursday threatened to crush the Palestinian Authority (P.A.) financially if certain unilateral actions are brought against Israel in the international arena.
In an open letter to Israeli Prime Minister...