 Smotrich: Will lawyers set policy?National Union leader confronts Defense Minister Adviser for Settlement Affairs over refusal to provide security for 'young' outposts. Smotrich: Government caving to the Joint ListYamina MK criticizes decision not to enforce law against illegal construction in Arab sector. The proposal that could embarrass Blue and WhiteMK Bezalel Smotrich plans to bring to a vote a proposal to establish committee of inquiry into the government's conduct on the 2021 budget. 'It could have been different'MK Bezalel Smotrich responds to dispersed wedding in Givat Ze'ev: What frustrates me the most is that it could have been different. Smotrich: We will only be part of a right-wing governmentFormer Transportation Minister stresses that his party will not be part of a left-wing government. Bezalel Smotrich: 'I prefer Bennett to Netanyahu for prime minister''Netanyahu said peace must be made from a place of power, I'm definitely happy about normalization agreements,' MK Smotrich says.Smotrich: Netanyahu hiding true cost of peace dealNational Union leader: Every agreement of this kind comes at a price, looks like Netanyahu restored 'land for peace.' Smotrich to Gantz: Make Cave of Patriarchs accessible immediatelyYamina MK Bezalel Smotrich calls on Defense Minister Gantz to implement decision to make Hebron holy site disabled accessible without delay. Knesset discussion of Law of Return amendment delayedMK Smotrich agrees to delay debate on amendment, says future of Jewish nation more important than politics. 'I'll work to advance this law.' 'The Law of Return was only intended to bring Jews to Israel'MK Smotrich defends his proposed amendment to the Law of Return, pushing back on criticism from Yisrael Beytenu. Amendment to Law of Return to be debated in KnessetHaredi MK praises MK Smotrich's amendment to Law of Return, calls on religious, national, MKs to support bill. 'Netanyahu broke up the right-wing bloc, we might not back him next time''Rafi Peretz doesn't belong in politics,' says former Transportation Minister, adding that Yamina might not back Netanyahu in next election. New bill calls for full application of sovereigntyKnesset Land of Israel Lobby submits bill calling for full application of sovereignty over all Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. Smotrich accuses police of 'blatant discrimination''Police show restraint towards Tel Aviv demonstrators and violence towards haredi Jerusalem demonstrators,' MK Smotrich claims.'A leftist demonstration of Netanyahu-hating anarchists'Former Transportation Minister says the rally in Rabin Square in Tel Aviv was organized by "anarchists who hate Netanyahu and the right." Israeli government divided over probe into judicial conflicts of interestLikud to back investigation of judges for possible conflicts of interest. Blue & White blasts probe as 'war against Israeli democracy'.Smotrich: Yes, a Palestinian state is an existential threat to IsraelYamina MK responds to former Trump adviser Jason Greenblatt who said a future Palestinian state won't threaten Israel.Smotrich to New York Times: It's either settlements or a Palestinian stateYamina MK explains to New York Times why the right is opposed to Trump’s peace plan despite it including sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.50 million shekels for nonprofits suffering from coronavirus outbreakMK Bezalel Smotrich's efforts bear fruit as Finance Ministry earmarks over $14m to aid non-profit organizations hurting from outbreak.Bezalel Smotrich: 'Netanyahu stabbed a knife in our backs''We didn't ask Netanyahu for a price he couldn't pay, we asked for things that were truly doable,' former Transportation Min. Smotrich says. Netanyahu-supporting publicist: Independent thinkers left out of government"Leaving out [of gov't] those able to think for themselves is very bad news for Likud and the right-wing camp," Shimon Riklin writes.Smotrich blasts new government: This is exactly what we ran away fromOutgoing Transportation Minister criticizes invention of new ministries in new government.Bezalel Smotrich: 'Netanyahu didn't have to give Justice Ministry to Blue and White'Transportation Min. Smotrich explains why his party didn't join coalition, denies claims that internal disagreements led to refusal.Smotrich: Netanyahu an expert at breaking down opponents, will not dismantle usTransportation Minister dismisses rumors he and Minister Peretz to abandon Yamina to enter coalition. Smotrich slams 'very activist' Supreme Court ruling green-lighting Netanyahu-Gantz gov't'Although court decided not to intervene, its reasoning lays out legal infrastructure that will allow it to intervene in any future matter.' Drivers' compartments to be installed on all public transportationAgreement reached between Transportation, Finance, ministries providing public transport drivers with private corona-free compartment. Trains to resume on May 16Transport Minister Bezalel Smotrich has decided that passenger train traffic will be gradually resumed beginning in two weeks. Smotrich: Returning travelers to be isolated in 'coronavirus hotels'At urgent meeting, ministers decide to allow 'rescue' flights into Israel, but place all arrivals in 'coronavirus hotels' for 14 days. Smotrich: Minority will rule the state in the next governmentTransportation Minister says Benny Gantz's party to receive disproportionate power and influence in proposed unity government. Public transportation won't be canceled - yetTransportation Min. Smotrich says public transportation will be reduced, but not eliminated, calls on public to use it only when necessary.Transport Minister Smotrich calls on Knesset Speaker Edelstein to ignore Supreme Court'Judiciary trampling on elected democratic institutions for years, today also purports to determine Knesset agenda,' Smotrich said. Min. Smotrich goes into quarantine after meeting coronavirus patientTransportation Min. Bezlalel Smotrich goes into quarantine after meeting coronavirus patient earlier this week. Smotrich: 'Tracking device won't threaten personal privacy'Smotrich stressed the tracking device would not constitute a "Big Brother"-type mechanism. Smotrich to Joint List chairman: You and your friends are ingratesTransportation Minister responds to Joint List chairman's tweet: You're living the good life because there is a Jewish majority here. Smotrich: Netanyahu wants to set up demilitarized Palestinian stateTransportation Minister predicts Netanyahu will leave out Jewish Home, National Union and bring Gantz into the coalition. Watch: Yamina activists celebrate with Bezalel Smotrich and Rabbi Rafi PeretzYamina ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Rabbi Rafi Peretz were greeted by party activists singing and dancing. Smotrich: We were spared from a Gantz governmentTransportation Minister believes the election results will lead to a right-wing government of which Yamina will be a significant part. Smotrich: We're no less religious than the haredimIn interviews to the haredi press, Yamina MK Bezalel Smotrich claimed his party was the one protecting Jewish interests in Israel. Smotrich to Lapid: 'Cut the nonsense'Bezalel Smotrich reacts to MK Yair Lapid's statement that 'we lack 2-3 seats to form a government with a Jewish majority.' "Everything we've built is in danger"Transportation Minister Smotrich tells Arutz Sheva that a right-wing government is critical in order to maintain Jewish values. Smotrich to Gantz: Say out loud you won't rely on Arab partiesTransportation Minister to Blue and White leader: Come to the podium and pledge you won't form a government with terrorist supporters. 'There's a real concern right-wing voters won't turnout to vote'National Union chief to Arutz Sheva: 'There are concerns on the Israeli Right that our base has become complacent and won't show up to vote' Gantz rejects Smotrich, but not Bennett and ShakedBlue and White chairman rules out coalition with Joint List and "those who are racist and radical like Smotrich".Smotrich: 'We won't vote for implementing entire Trump peace plan'Min. Bezalel Smotrich says Palestinians don't want peace, Israel can normalize relations with neighbors without them. Sovereignty Movement welcomes Smotrich initiativeSovereignty Movement welcomes initiative of Transportation Minister to promote application of Israeli sovereignty in the Jordan Valley.Smotrich calls for vote next week on Jordan Valley sovereigntyTransportation Minister writes to PM calling for Knesset plenum to use discussion of immunity to push for vote on sovereignty. Liberman furious at Smotrich: 'Religious coercion'Yisrael Beytenu chairman livid after Transportation Ministry cancels bus routes that operated on Shabbat. Netanyahu's concerns and Smotrich's witty responseNetanyahu expressed concern that Smotrich would support Gantz. Smotrich in turn reminded Netanyahu of a few things he might want to forget. Bennett, Smotrich, and Shaked agree to joint run, call Rafi Peretz to join allianceNew Right and National Union to run on joint ticket in March election, call on Jewish Home to join alliance. Journalist: Bezalel Smotrich 'wants a large list with Naftali Bennett, Ayelet Shaked'Channel 12's Amit Segal says National Union chairman is trying to avoid joining up with Jewish Home, Otzma Yehudit. 'Unity talks with Jewish Home at an impasse'Negotiations between Jewish Home and National Union towards formation of joint list fail to reach breakthrough one day before deadline. Transportation Minister Smotrich: 'Time for the entire right-wing to unite'Transportation Minister makes last-minute plea for formation of single right-wing ticket unifying all parties to the right of the Likud. Smotrich and Peretz meet: Strive for a broad unityLeaders of Jewish Home and the National Union meet and agree to continue the dialogue in the coming days.Will Minister Smotrich succeed in creating single list to the right of the Likud?Transportation Min. Smotrich is holding negotiations with both Jewish Home and New Right, in hopes of creating a single list, reports say.The offer made by Smotrich's aides to Bennett and ShakedNational Union members suggested to the New Right: Secure a spot for Smotrich and the Jewish Home central committee will back you. Taxi drivers protest outside Transportation Minister's homeDozens of drivers arrive in Kedumim, protest outside Smotrich's house against changing fares. New Right, National Union considering joint runAyelet Shaked meets with National Union chief Bezalel Smotrich to discuss possible joint run in March 2nd election. |
