Bezalel Smotrich

'Trump internalized what Netanyahu didn't get'

MK Betzalel Smotrich pleased with Trump decision to eliminate UNRWA. In A7 interview he explains concern over too-powerful Likud.

IDF officer incarcerated for breaking rioter's camera

Paratrooper sent to prison after he smashed camera of rioter in Hevron .'The military justice system suffers from moral blindness.'

MK Smotrich and Tzohar clash over kashrut bill

Jewish Home MK responds to Tzohar kashrut initiative head after his kashrut bill blocked. 'Not everything is kosher in war on rabbinate.'

'Kashrut Law is bad; increases corruption'

Rabbi Rafi Feuerstein explains why he torpedoed MK Smotrich's law to improve kashrut: 'We demanded basic kosher package for traditionals.'

Smotrich: Supreme Court is harming Israel's security

MK Smotrich slams Supreme Court's 'chutzpah' in forcing Israel to allow terrorists' relatives into Israel.

MPCID to investigate soldiers:

'Knife in IDF soldiers' backs'

MK Smotrich: Decision to investigate fighters who liquidated Gaza rioters dangerous, hurts security; MK Hazan: Chief of Staff must explain.

'If Liberman can't do it, he should go home'

MKs Smotrich and Forer debate current Hamas policy. 'If Liberman wanted guarantees he shouldn't have sought to be defense minister.'

Jewish Home MK: Israel must fight International Criminal Court

MK Smotrich demands Israeli government expose ICC's 'hypocrisy.'

Smotrich: Liberman the weakest defense minister

Jewish Home MK slams DF Liberman for reaching ceasefire dealing crippling blow to Hamas after massive rocket barrage/

Judea and Samaria residents excluded from Rabbinate elections

Religious Services Ministry determines representatives from Judea and Samaria not be members of assembly to elect Chief Rabbinate Council.

Jewish Home MK: Supreme Court will castrate Nationality Law

MK Bezalel Smotrich says Supreme Court will render new law meaningless, slams politicians who 'don't stop apologizing.'

Land of Israel Lobby: Evacuate illegal Bedouin outpost

Leaders of Knesset lobby send letter to PM, Defense and Justice Ministers calling on them to ensure Jewish, Arab outposts treated equally.

Knesset committee:

Police ordered to explain Enforcement Operations discrepancies

Knesset discussion reveals unexplained gaps in police reports on assistance it gives authorities enforcing planning, building laws.

Sa-Nur expellees come home

Thirteen years after their town was demolished, Sa-Nur expellees visit the site of their former town together with MKs and supporters.

Smotrich: 'Artificial equality is bypassing democracy'

MK informs AG if he does not allow Interior Minister to present position regarding adoption by same-gender couples correctly, he will do so.

Smotrich: Nationality Law will backfire

Jewish Home MK to Arutz Sheva: In the end, Nationality Law will be exploited by Supreme Court at the expense of Jewish values.

Nationality Law clause allowing Jewish-only towns to be amended

Coalition agrees to change part in Nationality Law that seemingly allowed Jewish only-communities, enabling legislation to advance.

Smotrich: Netanyahu castrated the Nationality Law

Jewish Home MK slams attempts to soften Nationality Law. 'PM is giving up on Judaization of Negev, Galilee and is surrendering to the left.'

Meretz MK: 'At least Smotrich tells the truth'

MK Michal Rozin in Knesset committee: 'They ask how I'm friends with Smotrich, the answer is at least he tells the truth.'

Duma minor:

Smotrich decries 'State Prosecutor's Office ego war'

'The Court begins to correct the severe injustice, among the most severe in Israel's history - what State did to this minor and his family.'

Clamor in the Knesset:

'Is Rivlin the president - or a politician?'

Amid president's criticism of clause allowing for Jewish-only communities, special committee convenes over Nationality Law.

'PA uses the Bedouin to fight Israel'

MK Bezalel Smotrich debates lawyer for illegal Bedouin village, says PA should not go to Israeli court while it is in conflict with Israel.

'Regulation Law 2' launched

MKs Kish, Smotrich bring bill to authorize status of neighborhoods and communities established in Judea and Samaria in past 20 years.

Jewish Home MK: Supreme Court cooperating with criminals

MK Moti Yogev says Supreme Court holds double standard when it comes to illegal construction, slams 'ujnust' rulings.

MK Smotrich calls for investigation against Hashgacha Pratit

Jewish Home MK calls on State Prosecutor to investigate rabbinic group for 'encouraging lawbreaking.'

Netanyahu:

'We don't need help from Smotrich; the truth will win'

PM asks MK Smotrich to withdraw bill stating recordings of public figure will not be used as evidence in legal proceeding.

Teens arrested for distributing Quartets game

Teens from Binyamin region arrive in Knesset, distribute game focused on Supreme Court to Knesset members.

'We have no choice other than to reconquer Gaza'

Jewish Home MK Smotrich calls on government to order conquer of Gaza as a response to continued missile attacks.

'Legal advisers have an agenda'

Jewish Home MK says ignoring legal advisers' world view is 'just a way to fake innocence.'

Strike freezes construction in Judea, Samaria

Civil Administration employees strike, effectively freezing construction of over 1,000 housing units.

'Attorney General is afraid of women's groups'

MK Smotrich blasts AG's support for Tel Aviv municipality's ban on gender-separated Chabad event.

Crossing Sea of Galilee for hesder yeshivas

Early morning Kinneret crossing by Bnei Akiva Yeshivot Center and students; 12-year-old takes first place.

Knesset approves 'Camel Law'

Bill to combat accidents caused by roaming camels passes final reading.

Smotrich's small request from Bibi

After exposé reveals PMs office ordered new furniture although old was sent for renovation, MK Smotrich sends open letter to Netanyahu.

Jewish Home's revenge on Kahlon

Jewish Home Faction Chair MK Shuli Mualem-Refaeli files appeal against Kulanu MK's law after Kahlon appeals against Jewish Home bill.

Finance minister declares war on national service

Minister Kahlon files appeal against MK Smotrich's bill on national service. Now the ball is in PM Netanyahu's court.

Smotrich: Dismantle the Civil Administration

MK calls to dissolve Civil Administration for Judea and Samaria to bring Jewish towns under civilian control.

Bring Hamas to its knees, says MK

MK Bezalel Smotrich (Jewish Home) says Israel should not allow more than bare minimum aid into Gaza until MIAs are returned.

Smotrich blasts policemen in Yitzhar: 'Criminals in uniform'

Jewish Home MK responds to footage of police officer at Samaria community suggesting to confiscate phone filming police operations there.

Lapid: 'There's an attempt to undermine rule of law

'There are two Netanyahu's: Statesman who brought embassy to Jerusalem, and haunted man sitting at night writing articles.'

Smotrich blasts Israel Police

Jewish Home MK criticizes police over increased presence in community of Yitzhar.

Israeli humor:

'Smotrich goes mixed swimming?'

In preparation for Kinneret crossing led by hesder yeshivas, MK called for reprimand after admitting he does mixed swimming.

Camel Law passes Knesset Finance Committee

Requires identification and registration of camels by subcutaneous microchip, establishes criminal responsibility for camel owners.

Exclusive:

Rural Growth and Development Division Bill: A study in stalling

PM attempts stalling bill designed to regulate land policy in rural Judea and Samaria; PMs alternative would enable construction freeze.

Jewish Home MK: Shin Bet is instigating 'price tag' incidents

MK Smotrich asserts that the Shin Bet is seeking to frame 'hilltop youth' to legitimize the torture experienced by Duma murder suspects.

Civil Administration set for demolitions in 'Mevo'ot Yericho'

Knesset Land of Israel lobby turns to cabinet ministers, calling on them to stop demolitions tomorrow in Jordan Valley community.

Twitter suspends Jewish Home MK's account

MK Bezalel Smotrich's Twitter account suspended after he wrote that Arab teen Ahed Tamimi should have been shot in the kneecap.

Will A-G stop the Overrule Clause?

Attorney General expected to present his opposition to Overrule Clause. Smotrich: Mandelblit is a good man but he is wrong.

Smotrich: IDF educational document is 'Holocaust denial'

Jewish Home MK slams Education Corps document, according to which loss of 'checks and balances' in rule of law caused Holocaust.

MK Smotrich:

Netanyahu's test

PM commitment to overrule clause will be tested today: 'If he doesn't initiate enactment, shows it was all poor excuse for elections.'

Smotrich:

'A small, noisy, and extremist secular faction'

'Secular Forum' claims soldiers forced to eat unhealthy food after IDF kitchens prepared for Passover.

'No shortcuts to leadership'

MK Smotrich at National Union conference sends message to Jewish Home Chair: 'If Bennett wants to, he can solve the crisis in ten minutes.'

Israel lobby to AIPAC heads:

'Two-state solution dangerous and irrelevant'

'Creating groundwork for a terrorist, fundamentalist, Muslim state in heart of Israel is dangerous and lethal to security of Israel.'

Smotrich: Religionization is a good thing

National Union party launches new program to enhance Israel's Jewish character. 'Religionization is who we are'.

Who's afraid of 'Ani Maamin?'

IDF to 'tighten procedures' following singing of traditional song about faith in God at end of military ceremony.

'Camel Law' passes first reading in Knesset

Law to combat accidents caused by free-roaming Bedouin-owned camels passes 1st reading. 'The sooner it passes the more lives will be saved.'

'Why is having men and women in the same tank a problem?'

Yesh Atid MK expresses support for mixed-gender tank units, explains the difference between himself and a Jewish Home MK.

MK Smotrich:

'There is no force in the world that can move us from here'

Hundreds of youth participate in National Union conference in the Netiv Ha'avot neighborhood.

PA demands terrorist bodies be returned

PA government calls terrorist bodies amendment 'gross violation of most basic human rights.'

Government won't discuss legalization of Havat Gilad outpost

Despite promises, the government will not debate the legalization of Havat Gilad outpost. 'The time for excuses is over.'