Smotrich slammed the High Court for delaying Yehuda Eliyahu’s appointment as Israel Land Authority director-general until after the elections, vowing to remove 'extremist elements' from the judicial system.
Smotrich says failed draft law would have brought thousands of haredim into the IDF, adding that he prays Rabbi Dov Lando will repent.
Bezalel Smotrich criticized haredi opposition to Zionism and the draft, while saying change on enlistment must come through persuasion, not force.
Supreme Court justices order IDF to present timetable for displaced residents to return to Jenin and Tulkarm, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warns move could restore terrorist infrastructure.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warns that a change of government could threaten yeshivas, religious institutions and Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received an unexpected birthday surprise Thursday evening when hundreds of local officials, activists and public representatives broke into song to celebrate his 77th birthday.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich met Thursday with hundreds of rabbis from Israel’s religious Zionist community as part of an effort to increase voter turnout among right-wing voters.
The IDF launched a sweeping overnight operation across Judea and Samaria, demolishing monuments glorifying terrorists and warning that such memorials will no longer be tolerated.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Bezalel Smotrich will meet with rabbis in Jerusalem on Thursday as efforts intensify to consolidate the right-wing bloc ahead of elections.
Finance Minister asks High Court to overturn Gali Baharav-Miara’s directive delaying the tender for 1,234 housing units in E1: “She is abusing the power of her office."
The order signed by the Finance Minister following an agreement with the prime minister reduces the fuel excise tax, so that the price of 95-octane gasoline will fall from 8.27 shekels to 7.77 shekels per liter.
The Central Elections Committee rejects a bid to remove Bezalel Smotrich’s controversial campaign video, ruling that public officials can be depicted as part of political criticism.
Moving: IDF soldier Yotam Asban, critically wounded fighting in Jabaliya, joins Simchat Beit Hashoeva celebration at Mercaz HaRav and dances with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
The Finance Minister instructed professional officials to prepare for additional subsidies on gasoline prices, in an effort to mitigate the expected increase amid the global energy crisis.
The PA Foreign Ministry issued a statement against comments by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who responded: “The terror authority understands the significance of the settlement revolution."
Religious Zionist Party blames local Arabs for vandalizing Israeli flags near Majd al-Krum, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich vows to expand Jewish settlement in Galilee and Negev.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for dismantling the Palestinian Authority, warns Ofer Winter's independent run could waste right-wing votes.
Prime Minister Netanyahu testified to good cooperation with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and praised him for Israel’s economic situation. 'Our economy is thriving after three years of war.'
The Religious Zionist Party has launched an app that will guide families through dozens of Israeli agricultural farms throughout Judah and Samaria during Sukkot
The Higher Planning Council approved 342 housing units in Asael and 225 in Beit Hagai. Under the plans, Asael will be formally regulated and Beit Hagai is expected to double in size.
The Democrats party leade declared that the homesteads needed to be removed 'among other things'.
Smotrich sharply criticized the UN Secretary-General following his speech at the General Assembly: “The UN Secretary-General’s wild incitement gives a tailwind to terrorism."
A petition submitted to the Central Elections Committee seeks to disqualify Bezalel Smotrich, Moshe Feiglin and Zvi Sukkot from running for office, as well as their electoral slate.
A Religious Zionism campaign video shows judges and the Attorney General being forcibly dragged away, sparking harsh reactions.
The Religious Zionism party has presented a comprehensive plan to overhaul the judicial system, making clear that its implementation will be a prerequisite for joining the next coalition.
Finance Minister responds to Gadi Eisenkot’s criticism of the defense budget: “You can’t talk about reconciliation and healing and then speak like the worst of the online commenters."
Channel 14 poll shows the right-wing bloc winning 64 seats, compared to 44 for the anti-Netanyahu bloc.
Zehut chairman on his alliance with Smotrich: “It’s a technical bloc, and the parties remain completely independent." On polling numbers: “I believe this is just the beginning."
The Jerusalem District Court has cleared the way for a major E1 housing tender to advance, rejecting petitions to freeze the construction process.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for the British ambassador to be expelled ahead of expected sanctions on Judea and Samaria: The British Mandate is over.
After Winter submitted an independent slate, Smotrich attacked his decision; Amcha Yisrael chairman responds: “The public is asking for new people."
Religious Zionist Party leader Bezalel Smotrich says he is seeking women, Sephardim, candidates from the periphery and reservists to join slate - but won’t sideline MKs without electoral gain.
The Religious Zionist Party’s central committee approves the technical bloc with Zehut and authorizes Smotrich to pursue additional alliances. The minister directly appeals to Ofer Winter.
Order signed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to reduce the fuel excise tax takes effect at midnight. As a result, the price of a liter of gasoline falls from 8.25 shekels to 7.75 shekels.
Kan News poll puts Eisenkot’s Yashar first with 23 seats, while a potential union of Winter, Smotrich and Feiglin would win 11 seats.
Tens of thousands attend central Selichot prayers at the Western Wall. Smotrich: "We prayed for the success of our soldiers and for victory for the national camp."
After gasoline prices hit a record NIS 8.25 per liter, a major excise tax cut will take effect Sunday night, bringing the price down to NIS 7.75.
Moshe Feiglin says he has forgiven past tensions with Bezalel Smotrich, but stresses their election alliance is temporary, and the parties will later split.
Religious Zionism gains two seats after joining forces with Moshe Feiglin, while Ofer Winter’s Amcha Yisrael falls from eight seats to five in i24News poll.
Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims brigade commanders wanted to close the case, but says the IDF Chief of Staff demanded severe punishment for the soldiers.
Religious Zionist Party chairman Bezalel Smotrich and Zehut leader Moshe Feiglin announced they will run together on a joint list, with Feiglin slated to take the second spot.
Religious Zionism party chairman Bezalel Smotrich and Zehut chairman Moshe Feiglin are expected to sign their merger agreement tonight.
According to the poll, without a merger between the parties, Religious Zionism remains below the electoral threshold, while Ofer Winter’s party enters the Knesset in its place.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich demands answers from the IDF after hesder soldiers were sent to military prison for refusing to enter a Namer with a female paramedic.
The Prime Minister says he would promote the establishment of agricultural farms, stressing the national importance of strengthening Jewish presence in the Negev and Galilee.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich orders an excise tax cut to offset a planned 16-agura fuel price hike, with the reduction expected within days.
Itamar Ben Gvir accuses Netanyahu and Smotrich of using a staged unity push to pressure Moshe Feiglin into lowering his demands for an electoral bloc.
Likud attacks Ben Gvir, claiming his refusal to unite with Smotrich could lead to lost right-wing votes and the formation of an Eisenkot-led government.
Smotrich’s plan to settle one million Jews in the Negev and Galilee has drawn fierce condemnation and calls from the Arab sector to turn out in large numbers at the polls.
Bezalel Smotrich and Moshe Feiglin are negotiating a joint election run that could give Feiglin the No. 2 spot as Religious Zionism battles the threshold.
Netanyahu calls on the leaders of Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism to overcome the bad blood between them and unite ahead of the elections.
Finance Minister presents journalists with a series of demands and measures planned by his party, including appointing Simcha Rothman as Justice Minister.
UAL chairman Mansour Abbas says Israel’s Jewish identity is a reality imposed by the Jewish majority, triggering fierce attacks from Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the terror memorial should have been removed long ago, but insisted that only the IDF has the authority to carry out such actions.
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.
