Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on Gadi Eisenkot to clarify his positions regarding interference by foreign countries, continued construction in Judea and Samaria, and the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Karmei Oz and Sahlab received official locality codes, completing years-long recognition processes and enabling expanded services and development.
Rabbi Yerucham Smotrich and his son, Minister Bezalel Smotrich, dance alongside Avraham Fried at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem.
Minister Bezalel Smotrich launched the “Reservists Home" plan, centered on a goal of reducing reserve service to 30 days a year as early as 2027.
'Today, we are bringing life back to Ganim,' Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan said at a ceremony marking the reestablishment of the community, 21 years after the Disengagement. 'Ganim will become a huge community-10 times its current size!'
Civil Administration forces carried out a major enforcement operation ahead of the planned return of Israeli families to Ganim and Kadim.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bar Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas from returning to Judea and Samaria following visit abroad. 'Palestinian Terrorist Authority must be dismantled.'
New Civil Administration data show record 536 illegal Arab structures demolished in just six months, as Israel steps up enforcement in Area C.
Netanyahu, Katz and Smotrich unveil housing plan offering 20,000 reservists apartments and land, with discounts topping NIS 500,000.
The Religious Zionist Party has unveiled a new digital platform that allows users to explore its achievements based on their interests and location.
A Channel 12 News poll shows a tie between Likud and Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party, with 23 seats each. Netanyahu's opponents maintain a majority of 70 seats.
The Civil Administration's Enforcement Unit demolished a number of illegal Palestinian structures near the Derech Avraham farm following the terrorist attack in which Itamar Cohen was wounded.
Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Orit Strock are demanding that the Security Cabinet convene urgently and halt the entry of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) into the Gaza Strip.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich offers Rabbi Avraham Zarbib the secured second spot on the Religious Zionist Party’s list and even considers appointing him as a minister, but Rabbi Zarbib turns down the offer.
Israel must elect enough committed nationalists to ensure that its next government reflects the will of those voters rather than outside political pressure. Opinion.
After his interview at the Channel 14 conference, Itamar Ben Gvir was joined on stage by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, where the two embraced and insisted there was no rivalry between them.
The Civil Administration demolished several large unauthorized Palestinian structures in northern Samaria following the weekend's deadly terror attacks.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News in the final hour of the Religious Zionist party primaries, warning against complacency within the right-wing camp.
The Religious Zionist Party on Sunday evening announced the results of its primaries for the next Knesset elections, with party chairman Bezalel Smotrich retaining the top spot on the party's list.
The chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, has ordered Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to delete an AI-generated campaign video for being too misleading to voters.
170 members of the Religious Zionism Party's central committee will decide today among ten candidates seeking to secure a place on the party's Knesset slate.
Minister Smotrich appeals to IDF Chief following dismissal of soldier who posted video supporting his party: 'Punishment is disproportionate. Reinstate soldier to active service.'
Following deadly Samaria terror attack, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for sweeping military action, evacuation of terror hotspots, and a new community near the attack site.
IDF reservist films a video supporting Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich while in uniform against the backdrop of the Gaza Strip. Following a swift disciplinary hearing, the military decides to dismiss him from service.
Tal Yinon Derdik, who has been on a hunger strike since his arrest, has rejected all detention alternatives proposed by the IDF, despite intervention by Defense Minister Israel Katz.
The Civil Service Commission's Service Committee has approved making the head of the Settlement Division a permanent position within the Ministry of Defense.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel should focus on economic pressure against Iran, calling the current confrontation situation favorable.
Majority of Democratic Party leaders openly declare support for evacuation of Judea and Samaria communities, reversing Smotrich's reforms in these areas, and advancement of diplomatic agreements in the spirit of the Oslo Accords.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich addressed comments made by Rabbi Dov Lando, shared advice he received from Rabbi Yaakov Ariel, and praised the Religious Zionist approach.
Bezalel Smotrich said he avoids shaking women's hands for halakhic reasons and shared the advice Esther Hayut gave him to prevent offense.
Argentina's ambassador to Israel presented Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich with the Argentine national team's jersey and an official World Cup ball.
Smotrich arrives at Havat Gilad, holds a situational assessment, and instructs the Property Tax Authority to deploy assessors immediately to document the damages and expedite compensation.
Finance Minister warns that the upcoming elections will determine whether Israel is governed by a national government or a left-wing coalition.
As part of the program, existing initiatives in academia will be expanded, including programs that combine Jewish identity studies, chaverut partnerships, mentor guidance, and social action.
The government approved the implementation of a proposal by Minister Smotrich to fund more than NIS 1B for access roads and security for dozens of new communities in Judea and Samaria.
A sharp confrontation erupted within the coalition after United Torah Judaism threatened to oppose the bill to split the powers of the Attorney General.
Higher Planning Council approves plan for 158 new housing units in Maskiyot. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomes the decision, saying: 'We are continuing to build the Land of Israel with deeds, not just words.'
Minister Ofir Sofer announced that he has decided to retire from politics due to differences that emerged between him and Religious Zionism Party chairman Bezalel Smotrich.
Ahead of normalization talks, Saudi Arabia demands replacing Prime Minister Netanyahu and advancing diplomatic steps, including reversing measures led by Smotrich in Judea and Samaria.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich took aim Tuesday morning at the left-wing organization Peace Now after reviewing a report it published last week criticizing the government's policies in Judea and Samaria.
Watch the footage: 230 new Olim from France land in Israel. At Ben Gurion Airport, they are welcomed by Ministers Smotrich and Sofer, alongside dozens of Bnei Akiva youth group members.
AG supports, Smotrich opposes: High Court discusses revoking tax benefits from haredi yeshivas whose students evaded conscription.
MK Moshe Gafni criticizes removal of haredi yeshivas attended by draft-evaders from list of institutions receiving tax benefits, blames representatives of Religious Zionist sector.
The Prime Minister is seeking approval for eight reserved spots on the Likud slate - half of which are intended to enable a technical merger with the Religious Zionist party and reserve spots for its candidates.
Government expected to approve over 1b NIS to pave security and access roads to dozens of new towns in Judea and Samaria.
Smotrich discloses a conversation he held with Steve Witkoff following Witkoff's visit to Gaza, quoting him as saying: "I won't let two million Nazis live next to your children."
Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon praises Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for advancing 'most far-reaching annexation measures' in Judea and Samaria.
Popular Arab newspaper in Judea and accuses Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of the final demise of the 'two-state solution.'
Bezalel Smotrich reportedly offered Rabbi Avi Zarbiv, an IDF reservist, rabbinical court judge, and Gaza war figure, the second spot on his party's list.
The Higher Planning Council approves 156 housing units in Otniel, along with 52 in Kfar Adumim and 21 in Elkana.
Minister of Finance adopts task force recommendations to support Israel's high-tech sector amid the appreciation of the shekel.
MK Mansour Abbas, chairman of the UAL party, says that the minister who blocked the formation of a joint government for the right and the Arab party was Bezalel Smotrich.
During a visit to Sderot, the Finance Minister revealed that plans are in place to create three Jewish communities in the northern Gaza Strip and are ready for execution pending PM's authorization.
The father of fallen IDF lookout Roni Eshel confronted Bezalel Smotrich, before a bereaved kibbutz resident urged unity despite the tensions.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says his insistence prevented Prime Minister Netanyahu from continuing negotiations with Hamas. "I have a very significant influence on the war."
The government is expected to approve a plan by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to compensate business owners who were harmed by protection rackets, in the tens of millions of shekels.
According to the data, the Religious Zionist Party succeeds in reaching five seats. A merger between Benny Gantz, Dedi Simhi, and Yoaz Hendel would receive seven seats.
465,000 square meters were declared state land in Samaria, in a move that will enable the expansion of the settlement of Givot Haroeh and advance broad construction in the area.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich backs Shin Bet Chief David Zini's refusal to approve LGBT activities, stressing need to increase focus on national security.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich accused Yair Golan of planning to defund the Eli pre-military academy and warned of broader moves against Religious Zionism.
