Bezalel Smotrich

Rafi Peretz: When the time is right, we'll have Jewish law

MK Peretz explains colleague's statements, says he respects Israeli people and state laws.

'We will seek to unite all the right-wing parties'

MK Smotrich vows to talk to the leaders of all right-wing parties to unite ahead of the next elections.

Parties on the Right, put your egos aside and unite!

Labor MK: 'A enormous threat to human freedom'

'Wave of conservatism washing over us from some parts of the right,' Labor's Shelly Yachimovich says.

Smotrich: I was not involved in firing of Bennett, Shaked

National Union leader says he wants to replace Ayelet Shaked as Justice Minister now despite knowing is is just a transitional government.

'We want to return the Torah to its foundation'

National Union chairman says he wants the justice ministry in order to return the Torah to its foundation. Lapid: We won't let that happen.

Smotrich to other right-wing parties: Don't run

National Union leader addresses calls for alliance of right-wing parties, ruling out placing Shaked at head of such an alliance.

Could new rightist alliance unite Bennett, Feiglin, and Peretz?

New Right chief Naftali Bennett reportedly making overtures to Zehut, Jewish Home, National Union, Otzma Yehudit for rightist alliance.

Smotrich blasts Liberman: A cynical and irresponsible man

National Union chairman blasts Yisrael Beytenu chairman: His only significant move is undermining establishment of a right-wing government.

Smotrich takes off his shoes

United Right MK takes off his shoes after retired Supreme Court justice quotes Biblical passage to 'remove your shoes from your feet.'

Smotrich: Public will not forgive those who bring down the right

National Union Party Chairman Bezalel Smotrich warns move to new elections could lead to end of right-wing government.

Smotrich: We'll form right-wing gov't next week

National Union leader optimistic coalition agreement will be finalized in the coming days.

'Religious Zionism won't be a punching bag in politics'

Smotrich: 'I am not frustrating the formation of the government - but Religious Zionism won't be a punching bag and a fifth wheel.'

Mandelblit calls Smotrich accusations 'unfounded'

Attorney General says Smotrich concerns over leak of document against him 'unfounded,' hopes he will act differently as justice minister.

Smotrich: We'll make sure government is genuinely right-wing

National Union leader says coalition negotiations affected by 'disagreements' on issues of religion and land of Israel

'We must not surrender to threats of violence on Temple Mount'

MK Smotrich demands that Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Erdan not close the Temple Mount to Jews on Jerusalem Day.

Rocks thrown at MK Smotrich's car

Arab throws rocks at vehicle of United Right MK as he travels in Samaria.

Netanyahu's proposal to Smotrich

PM offers National Union leader another ministerial position instead of defense ministry he seeks.

MK Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

'Netanyahu doesn't want to topple Hamas'

National Union Chairman criticizes how war with Hamas ended: 'We have to remove their desire to attack the State of Israel.'

'We should have killed 700 terrorists in Gaza'

National Union chief blasts ceasefire agreement with Hamas: 'We cannot force 1.5 million Israelis to head to bomb shelters every few weeks.'

Smotrich: US envoy's tweet 'deeply disappointing'

National Union chairman responds to Jason Greenblatt's tweet condemning comments reportedly made by rabbis at Bnei David academy in Eli.

Smotrich:

'Without education, justice portfolios, there is no government'

National Union chairman: 'Without me there's no coalition. I am not returning to a government in which we are hanged in the Supreme Court.'

MK Smotrich inherits outgoing Justice Minister's office

United Right MK Bezalel Smotrich receives office of outgoing Justice Minister Shaked.

'Israel is not an ATM for terror'

MK Smotrich slams attempt to give money to Palestinian Authority, says PA Chairman Abbas won't let it collapse.

Bayit Yehudi Chair. denies rumors of tension with NU Chair.

Smotrich responds: 'Rabbi Peretz is a wonderful person and a great partner. It's a pleasure to work with him.'

Likud MK: Giving Smotrich Justice Ministry 'not an option'

MK David Bitan says United Right leader Bezalel Smotrich is 'problematic to negotiate with,' says Likud needs to keep Justice Ministry.

Smotrich's coalition demands

National Union leader submits demands for new coalition, including justice ministry, no backtracking from sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Smotrich: Ignore France, let Palestinian Authority collapse

MK Smotrich urges PM Netanyahu ignore French President Macron's demand to transfer funds to terrorists, reject French 'hypocrisy.'

Smotrich: They warned me against taking Justice Ministry

MK Smotrich seeks the Justice Ministry despite warnings he'll be targeted with investigations. 'I don't want to think it's true.'

Likud's offer to compensate Smotrich

Likud party seeks to keep justice ministry, offer Smotrich housing ministry, control of Settlement Division instead.

The tense election day phone call between Smotrich and Netanyahu

'Be careful not to succeed a little too much, leaving you without a coalition,' Smotrich warned Netanyahu.

'Declaration of war on the Supreme Court'

Officials in the justice system afraid of the next Justice Minister: We are going to have a particularly difficult time.

Police warn Smotrich, Regev will allow Passover sacrifice

Police say Miri Regev and Bezalel Smotrich will allow Passover sacrifice on the Temple Mount if given ministries they want.

Smotrich: If not Justice Minister, I'll be Education Minister

Ben Caspit and Roni Bar-On speak with MK Bezalel Smotrich on Radio 103FM.

Erdan: Justice portfolio must be in Likud's hands

Likud minister opposes United Right's demand of justice portfolio for Smotrich. 'We are the largest party and need the senior portfolios.'

Who will be Justice Minister: Bezalel Smotrich or Yariv Levin?

National Union leader demands justice portfolio as PM Netanyahu seeks to give position to Likud MK.

Minister Yariv Levin to A7:

'Nothing will deter me from changing legal system'

Next coalition partners need to show flexibility and responsibility in negotiations; option of unity government nonexistent.

Smotrich:

'They won't threaten us' with trumped-up charges

MK Smotrich unafraid of State Prosecutor and police, liable to subject him to disproportionate scrutiny if appointed Justice Minister.

Smotrich: Religious services won't be left in Shas' hands

MK Smotrich scheduled to meet with UTJ members to create haredi-religious bloc in religion and state ahead of coalition negotiations.

Rabbi Peretz: Full confidence in Elections Committee

Disagreement among United Right leadership following New Right's claims of irregularities in counting of soldiers' votes.

Smotrich: We will not join government that considers Trump plan

National Union leader says new government would collapse if PM Netanyahu moved to implement US peace plan.

The goals: Sovereignty and the overrule clause

Smotrich: We will enter into a dialogue with the prime minister and agree on basic principles so we can recommend him to the president.

Smotrich: Gantz should be ashamed

National Union chair votes in Kedumim, slams Blue and White head. 'Religious Zionists can die in battle but can't take education portfolio?'

Smotrich: 'Education and Justice portfolios were promised to us'

In recording of closed forum, MK Smotrich says despite Prime Minister's denials, both portfolios were promised to his party.

Smotrich: 'I don't believe Netanyahu's election promises'

Chairman Smotrich last pep-talk to religious Zionism to go vote with head held high about past achievements and future goals.

Smotrich: Netanyahu sets new low for surrender

National Union leader slams PM over reports of negotiations with Hamas terrorists in prison to prevent a hunger strike.

Smotrich: Mixed-gender service harms IDF's capabilities

National Union leader says IDF's job is to win, not to serve a feminist agenda.

Smotrich: We will not sit in a 'fake right' government

National Union leader says Netanyahu must agree on steps to limit intervention of High Court against right-wing policies.

Smotrich to Chabad: Vote for us

'I am sure each and every one of you will know to think behind the screen what the rebbe would want you to put in the ballot box.'

Smotrich's condition for entering the government

National Union chairman: We won't join coalition unless law allowing Knesset to reenact laws rejected by High Court passed within 60 days.

Smotrich: Repair the injustice, allow us to correct the list

National Union chair addresses Supreme Court hearing on petitions against decision not to allow promotion of Ben-Gvir on United Right list.

Irony?

Most conservative judges assigned to Right Union petition

Attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir and Right Parties Union to be heard tomorrow before Supreme Court judges least likely to accept their petition.

Smotrich: 'They're trying to divide the pioneers'

National Union Chairman attacked at Agriculture Conference for supporting Judea and Samaria; replies: 'Ignorance, wickedness, hypocrisy.'

'Crush Gaza from the air - we must not accept ceasefire'

National Union Chairman Smotrich slams 'ceasefire' option: For every rocket shot, we must take down 40 buildings.'

'Return the terrorists to their hideouts'

National Union chairman warns against agreeing to a ceasefire: That would be surrendering to a terrorist organization.

Police Investigations grills soldier who killed rock-thrower

IDF soldier identifies Arab throwing rocks near Efrat, performed procedure for arresting suspect ending with gunfire, killing suspect.

Smotrich calls urgent Knesset meeting to cancel court decision

MK Bezalel Smotrich calls for urgent Knesset meeting, aims to pass law removing Supreme Court's ability to approve or disqualify candidates.

'Terror backers can serve in Knesset - father of soldiers can't'

'The conclusion of this absurd political theater was expected and predictable,' says Smotrich, after court bars former MK from running.

Smotrich: Bring down the Palestinian Authority

MK Bezalel Smotrich slams 'legalism,' calls to bring down 'terror-supporting' Palestinian Authority.

National Union leader: Supreme Court is not in charge

MK Bezalel Smotrich warns that if Otzma Yehudit candidate is disqualified, Israel will need 'mountain of votes' to bring court down to size.