Bezalel Smotrich

Smotrich to the Chief of Staff: Get it together

Jewish Home MK blasts Chief of Staff's order to boycott the Chief Rabbi: Appears to be illegal.

Women in combat controversy:

Smotrich returns fire

Left furious at MK opposed to campaign encouraging female combat enlistment; MK Smotrich: 'IDF must win wars, not promote liberal values.'

Money finally released for Judea, Samaria emergency services

MK Smotrich: 'This crisis never should have happened. Nothing justifies playing with the lives of our citizens.'

Judea & Samaria MDA budget saga: Finance Committee gridlocked

Battle for Judea & Samaria MDA funding continues led by MK Bezalel Smotrich; MK Gafni closes meeting after his proposal was voted down.

Likud's 'new leadership'

'Peace Now' activists adorn Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv with sign of protest: 'Bennett and Smotrich have taken control of Likud.'

MDA resumes operations in Judea and Samaria

Following assurances by Jewish Home MK that funds will be transferred, MDA reopens Judea and Samaria branches.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

'The opposition is lying - it's good to live in Israel'

On Recommendations Law: 'Police shouldn't decide one's fate.' On Tel Aviv protests: 'We didn't see them demonstrating against Olmert.'

'No more racism on the Temple Mount!'

Activists call for end to discriminatory policies on Temple Mount, insist Jews be allowed to ascend, pray, as they wish.

Investigation of Coalition Chairman politically motivated?

MKs decry timing of police probe of MK David Bitan as politically motivated. 'Massive forces trying to overthrow Netanyahu.'

Smotrich vs. 'Just Shafir'

'Zionist Union' MK calls MK Smotrich and Minister Ariel 'criminals', Smotrich retorts: 'Politician who's done nothing in her life.'

'No funding for Yesha security? Then no budget payments'

Jewish Home MK blocks money transfers to Knesset Finance Committee until funds provided to protect Judea and Samaria buses.

'JNF Law' softened thanks to MK Smotrich

Knesset Finance Committee approves JNF Law, which would oblige the Jewish National Fund to transfer annual sums of money to state coffers.

Knesset riot:

Coalition chair tries to oust MK Smotrich from Finance Committee

Zionist Union and Jewish Home struggle against government intention to empty JNF coffers and force it to transfer funds to State.

Another coalition crisis?

'The Likud is harming the Negev'

MK Smotrich slams Coalition Chairman for removing law supported by both coalition and opposition from agenda over spat with Jewish Home.

'Only someone without children could say that'

Condemnations pour in after MK Merav Michaeli suggests that the government should raise children, and not their biological parents.

'The situation is worse than during the Obama era'

Jewish Home MK slams PM for asking US for permission for every home built in Judea and Samaria.

'Judea and Samaria construction practices must change'

MK Smotrich calls to change Judea and Samaria building permit methods saying his party must demand this immediately after holidays.

Friedman: I'll continue to push for moving US embassy

Despite comments by Trump saying US will 'give peace a chance' before moving embassy, Ambassador Friedman restates support for embassy move.

Knesset Land of Israel Lobby against BDS

MK Smotrich praises organization sending thousands of packages to Israel supporters worldwide to advance Judea and Samaria products.

'Har Adar attack is a message to Trump envoy'

MKs from across the political spectrum condemn Tuesday's terror attack in Har Adar that killed a Border Policeman and two guards.

Knesset to Supreme Court:

'Reject petitions against Regulation Law'

Knesset today submits response to petitions against Regulation Law, stresses need for legislation and systematized legislative process.

Hundreds mark anniversary of Migron destruction

Minister Ze'ev Elkin asks the residents of Migron for forgiveness as they remain homeless five years after the demolition.

'It's time to stop the Supreme Court from running wild'

MK Bezalel Smotrich called on haredi MK's to team up and pass a law that would limit the Supreme Court's powers of intervention.

'The first step towards the elimination of the Oslo Accords'

Hundreds attend National Union conference, which approves Smotrich's new diplomatic plan.

Netanyahu addresses National Union conference

"We have succeeded in building a thriving country, a world leader in economics, technology, security, cyber, and health."

'Those who don't want to live in a Jewish state can leave'

Jewish Home MK says proposal to provide economic incentives for Arabs to emigrate from Judea and Samaria will prevent Palestinian state.

MK Smotrich: 'Naming him as CEO is gross malfeasance'

The campaign to fire CEO of The Center for Jewish History for activities in anti-Zionist organizations gets boost from Israeli MK.

He offered to help someone put on tefillin - and was fined

Herzliya municipal supervisor forces Chabad man to close tefillin stand, pay heavy fine.

MK: Israel should sponsor Arab emigration

Jewish Home MK pushes plan to encourage Arab emigration from Israel, end the Palestinian Authority.

MK Smotrich won't ascend Temple Mount

Jewish Home MK says he will not take advantage of police pilot program to go up to Temple Mount "like a thief in the night."

Jewish Home MK: There is LGBT terror and dangerous brainwashing

MK Bezalel Smotrich slams Education Minister, spokesperson, for trying to appear 'enlightened.'

'Liberman is making a mockery of the settlers'

Jewish Home MK says Liberman's promise to recognize Jewish homes in a year and a half is deliberate delay.

Yitzhar resident: We're in shock

Yitzhar resident and activist Tzvi Succot cannot believe that the Defense Ministry wants to take over the Yitzhar Yeshiva. 'No violence.'

MK to Defense Minister: 'How many mosques have you seized?'

Jewish Home MK protests the Defense Minister's intention to put a company of Border Police in Yitzhar's 'Od Yosef Chai' Yeshiva.

Jewish Home MK: I won't vote with the coalition

MK Bezalel Smotrich: Government crossed red line, caved completely to terror: 'We'll pay interest on this decision in the future.'

MK: Build Synagogue on Temple Mount

MK Smotrich calls on PM to respond to violence by allowing Jews to pray at their holiest site, punish PA for terrorism, and build in Yesha.

'Strengthening the family- a major challenge'

A conference on family and familial relationships was held in Beit Shean under the title "To Awaken Love."

Justice Minister to reexamine 1985 murder conviction

Shaked says she intends to 'carry out renewed examination' of 1985 conviction of 5 Arabs charged with murdering 15-year-old Danny Katz.

'Regulation Law benefits both Jews and Arabs'

Defense Ministry finds Regulation Law is preventing the demolition of both Arab and Jewish structures in Judea and Samaria.

'Beit El Law' gets another chance

Prime Minister's Office sources say PM did not veto bill. Justice Minister pledges to bring law up Sunday.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

'I agree to primaries but I want a religious party'

MK Bezalel Smotrich says the unity between the National Union and Jewish Home won't fall apart over primaries.

Netanyahu vetoes 'Beit El Law'

PM removes from agenda law to require him to fulfill promises he made repeatedly but never kept to build 300 homes in Beit El.

'Does a religious soldier have to feel like an exception?'

MK Smotrich present at meeting on mixed service, upset by by Chief of Staff's words, says 'IDF is no place for radical feminist agendas.'

On Sunday: Right-wing ministers' test

Six ministers refuse to announce they will back bill obligating the government to fulfill promises to build in Judea and Samaria.

'Law to require government to fulfill promises must pass'

MK Smotrich says MKs who said PM must fulfill promise to build in Beit El must vote for bill or violate their own promises.

The end of the Supreme Court's anti-settler discrimination

Knesset gives preliminary approval to law mandating Judea and Samaria issues be handled in regional courts instead of Supreme Court.

National Union bypasses haredim from the right

Faction demands PM act to enable independent legal representation for rabbinate in High Court hearing on Kotel issue.

Will new courts protect settlers from Civil Admin. overreach?

Government gives backing to bill which would establish courts for Judea and Samaria, enable residents to challenge administrative decisions.

Smotrich catches Amnesty red-handed

MK Bezalel Smotrich calls for depriving organization status after it called for economic boycott of Israel, violating Boycott Law.

'Administrative detention periods for minors to be reduced'

Says deputy AG Nizri during discussion on Anti-Terrorism Law, dealing with restraining orders and administrative detentions inside Israel.

'There is a limit to the trampling of our national honor'

MK Smotrich calls on PM to insist that Israeli officials accompany US President to Western Wall, vows to have MKs at site during visit.

Jewish Home MK: Everyone wants to live in Israel

MK Bezalel Smotrich says every Jew wants to live in Israel, 'we're all part of the amazing Israeli story.'

Smotrich warns against renewal of negotiations with PA

MK Betzalel Smotrich(Jewish Home) referred in an Arutz Sheva interview to the Trump-Abbas meeting and to the building freeze.

Jewish Home MK: Ya'alon is abusing the bereaved

MK Bezalel Smotrich attacks former Defense Minister, says Ya'alon is using victims' families to forward political agenda.

MK Smotrich:

'We can't let Netanyahu let building plans fade away'

Smotrich on Security Cabinet decision: 'Experience has shown that Netanyahu gets bad marks on results. Why should this time be different?'

'It's a great honor to help Chabad'

MK Smotrich tours Chabad institutions in Beitar Illit, Kfar Chabad. 'I'll do whatever I can to help.'

Land of Israel Lobby:

Resist all construction restrictions

Israel Lobby chiefs appeal to PM, ministers ahead of cabinet meeting this evening, demanding they not agree to restrict building to blocs.

'Emerging structure of broadcasting corporation is a monster'

MK Smotrich warns Netanyahu on replacing Kahlon, Bennett with Herzog, 'Right will be out and we will return bigger in the next elections.'

Netanyahu, Kahlon still working to end coalition crisis

PM Netanyahu meets Finance Minister in attempt to hammer out agreement on broadcasting authority to end ongoing coalition crisis.

Rabbi Shmuel Tal publishes support for MK Smotrich

Rabbi Shmuel Tal sends letter of support for MK Smotrich after MK was criticized for suggesting Religious Zionists delay enlistment.