Dozens of illegal structures demolished in northern Samaria
Civil Administration forces carried out a major enforcement operation ahead of the planned return of Israeli families to Ganim and Kadim.
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Smotrich to Netanyahu: Don't let Abbas return to Ramallah
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.'
In Judea and Samaria:
Record number of illegal Palestinian structures demolished
New Civil Administration data show record 536 illegal Arab structures demolished in just six months, as Israel steps up enforcement in Area C.
Government expands housing discounts for reservists nationwide
Netanyahu, Katz and Smotrich unveil housing plan offering 20,000 reservists apartments and land, with discounts topping NIS 500,000.
Smotrich launches interactive platform highlighting party record
The Religious Zionist Party has unveiled a new digital platform that allows users to explore its achievements based on their interests and location.
Poll: Likud and Smotrich gain strength
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.
After terror attack
Illegal PA structures threatening Derech Avraham Farm demolished
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.
Smotrich and Strock oppose 'dangerous' Gaza framework
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.
Rabbi Zarbib turns down Religious Zionist Party offer
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.
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'Don't believe the media'
Ben Gvir and Smotrich embrace on stage
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.
IDF demolishes strategic Palestinian buildings in Samaria
The Civil Administration demolished several large unauthorized Palestinian structures in northern Samaria following the weekend's deadly terror attacks.
Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:
'The right cannot afford complacency ahead of elections'
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.
Religious Zionist Party unveils Knesset slate following primaries
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.
Precedential ruling against AI election ads
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.
Religious Zionism launches primaries
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.
Outcry over IDF dismissal:
Minister Smotrich calls on IDF Chief to revoke punishment
Minister Smotrich appeals to IDF Chief following dismissal of soldier who posted video supporting his party: 'Punishment is disproportionate. Reinstate soldier to active service.'
Smotrich: Build a new community where terrorists struck
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.
Reservist dismissed after posting video supporting Smotrich
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.
Hunger striking farmer denied all alternatives to detention
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.
Civil Service Commission approves permanent Settlement Division
The Civil Service Commission's Service Committee has approved making the head of the Settlement Division a permanent position within the Ministry of Defense.
Smotrich:
No need for Israel to enter Iran campaign now
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel should focus on economic pressure against Iran, calling the current confrontation situation favorable.
Democrats support evacuation of Judea and Samaria communities
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.
Following Rabbi Lando's remarks
The advice Smotrich received from Rabbi Ariel
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.
Former Supreme Court President's tip to Smotrich
Bezalel Smotrich said he avoids shaking women's hands for halakhic reasons and shared the advice Esther Hayut gave him to prevent offense.
Smotrich to Argentine Ambassador:
"Every patriotic Israeli supports Argentina"
Argentina's ambassador to Israel presented Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich with the Argentine national team's jersey and an official World Cup ball.
Smotrich at Havat Gilad:
'We will rebuild everything'
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.
Smotrich warns
"An Eisenkot government will establish Palestinian terror state"
Finance Minister warns that the upcoming elections will determine whether Israel is governed by a national government or a left-wing coalition.
Government approves plan:
Strengthening students' Jewish identity
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.
1B shekels approved for roads to new towns in Judea and Samaria
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.
'AG sends flowers to Gafni'
Coalition crisis resolved at last minute
A sharp confrontation erupted within the coalition after United Torah Judaism threatened to oppose the bill to split the powers of the Attorney General.
Exclusive:
Historic expansion of Maskiyot in Jordan Valley approved
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 retires from political life
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.
Saudis' normalization demand:
Stop Smotrich, halt construction in Judea and Samaria
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.
Smotrich mocks Peace Now report
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.
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Dancing at Ben Gurion Airport as new Olim arrive from France
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.
The battle over yeshiva funding
AG supports, Smotrich opposes: High Court discusses revoking tax benefits from haredi yeshivas whose students evaded conscription.
Haredi MK accuses:
Our greatest problems are from 'knitted kippahs'
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.
Likud reserved spots
Netanyahu reserving four slate positions for Smotrich
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.
Exclusive:
Judea and Samaria: Plan to pave safe access roads takes off
Government expected to approve over 1b NIS to pave security and access roads to dozens of new towns in Judea and Samaria.
Smotrich reveals Witkoff’s promise
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 Min.: Smotrich deserves to win 15 Knesset seats
Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon praises Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for advancing 'most far-reaching annexation measures' in Judea and Samaria.
'A disaster for us':
Arabs concerned about Smotrich: 'Changing reality on the ground'
Popular Arab newspaper in Judea and accuses Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of the final demise of the 'two-state solution.'
Smotrich looks to war-era figure ahead of election
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.
Major milestone for Otniel
156 new housing units approved
The Higher Planning Council approves 156 housing units in Otniel, along with 52 in Kfar Adumim and 21 in Elkana.
Finance Min.
NIS 1.6 billion package to strengthen export, high-tech sectors
Minister of Finance adopts task force recommendations to support Israel's high-tech sector amid the appreciation of the shekel.
MK Mansour Abbas:
Smotrich prevented a right-wing government with UAL
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.
Smotrich:
We are prepared to establish three communities in northern Gaza
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.
Gaza envelope:
Bereaved father attacks Smotrich, bereaved daughter defends him
The father of fallen IDF lookout Roni Eshel confronted Bezalel Smotrich, before a bereaved kibbutz resident urged unity despite the tensions.
Smotrich: 'Thanks to me, all the hostages are home'
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."
Millions of shekels set aside to compensate victims of rackets
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.
Poll
Smotrich gains strength, Bennett and Lapid weaken
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.
Massive parcel of land rezoned for Binyamin Region homesteads
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.
Smotrich backs Zini:
Shin Bet funds intended for security missions
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich backs Shin Bet Chief David Zini's refusal to approve LGBT activities, stressing need to increase focus on national security.
Smotrich's warning to Israel's right
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich accused Yair Golan of planning to defund the Eli pre-military academy and warned of broader moves against Religious Zionism.
Not budging:
Minister Smotrich: 'We will remain in Lebanon for years
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says that Israel will remain in southern Lebanon as long as Hezbollah has not been disarmed and praised the achievements of IDF soldiers.
Gush Etzion doubles number of Israeli towns in just three years
Hundreds of residents took part in a ceremony in the town of Gevaot in honor of it being formally included in Israel's land registry.
Historic construction in Hebron receives green light
Civil Administration council approves plans for hundreds of new housing units, historic addition to Hebron yeshiva.
PA livid after Smotrich's declaration: A violation of agreements
Palestinian Authority issues fierce condemnation following Smotrich's announcement regarding the transfer of planning and zoning authorities in Hebron to Israeli jurisdiction.
Smotrich announces end of Hebron Protocol
Bezalel Smotrich says Israel has stripped Hebron’s municipality of planning authority over the Jewish community and holy sites.
