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'If murderers are released, we'll leave the gov't'

TV report: Finance Minister and National Security Minister said in closed conversations that they would leave the government if terrorist murderers were to be released.

'If murderers are released, we'll leave the gov't'

'General Staff responsible for great disaster'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, strongly criticizes the General Staff and the round of appointments in the IDF during the war.

'General Staff responsible for great disaster'

PM didn't answer, Gallant calls special meeting

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant announced on Saturday that he convened a special meeting this evening with IDF, Mossad, and Shin Bet officials and representatives of the hostage negotiations team to discuss Israel's efforts to free the hostages.

PM didn't answer, Gallant calls special meeting

'Who are you to tell the IDF who should lead?'

MK Elazar Stern denounced Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for claiming that the IDF no longer has the mandate to make any appointments of senior officers.

'Who are you to tell the IDF who should lead?'

IDF must explain checkpoint policy for Ramadan

Prime Minister Netanyahu has demanded that the IDF clarify its policy for checkpoints over Ramadan after the IDF acted in opposition to his previous decision on the matter.

IDF must explain checkpoint policy for Ramadan

About 3,500 housing units approved in Judea, Samaria

'Our enemies seek to harm us and weaken our hold on the land, and our message is exactly the opposite,' Finance Min. Smotrich says.

About 3,500 housing units approved in Judea, Samaria

Smotrich demands road closures during Ramadan

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for a new policy in which main roads would be closed to Palestinians until Ramadan had ended.

Smotrich demands road closures during Ramadan

'Mistake to break political alliance with haredim’

Minister Smotrich: ‘We have a major disagreement with the haredim on the conscription issue, but it would be a grave mistake to break the political alliance with them over it.’

'Mistake to break political alliance with haredim’

‘Hostage deal? Only under better terms’

Minister Bezalel Smotrich spoke at the Jerusalem Conference about the attempt to pressure Israel into agreeing to a Palestinian state: ‘I would like to hear Benny Gantz object to this.’

‘Hostage deal? Only under better terms’

Government to promote 3,000 homes in Maaleh Adumim

Supreme Planning Council will be asked to approve about 2,350 units in Maaleh Adumim, 694 units in Efrat and about 300 units in Kedar.

Government to promote 3,000 homes in Maaleh Adumim

Widespread support for Smotrich's position

Poll conducted following Minister of Finance's interview that caused an uproar finds: A large majority supports his position that victory over Hamas is now Israel's main goal.

Widespread support for Smotrich's position

Smotrich on hostage deal: Main goal to destroy Hamas

Minister Bezalel Smotrich clarified that Israel's most urgent task is the destruction and defeat of Hamas. He rejected the demand for a hostage deal 'at all costs.'

Smotrich on hostage deal: Main goal to destroy Hamas

Smotrich stopping US grain from going to UNRWA

American officials reportedly furious after Finance Minister blocks aid shipment from going to UN refugee agency proven to have close ties to Hamas terrorist organization.

Smotrich stopping US grain from going to UNRWA

'Send Shin Bet to kill Hamas leaders, not Cairo'

Finance Minister says rescue of 2 hostages in Rafah demonstrates why continuation of military operation must take precedence over hostage deal talks with Hamas.

'Send Shin Bet to kill Hamas leaders, not Cairo'

Smotrich gains strength

Benny Gantz's party wins 37 seats, Likud with 18, Yesh Atid with 13 and Yisrael Beytenu has 10 seats. Shas maintains its strength with 9 seats.

Smotrich gains strength

Finance Min. cancels UNRWA tax benefits

The move comes as Prime Minister Netanyahu urged the US to find alternatives for the organization in light of its participation in the October 7th massacre.

Finance Min. cancels UNRWA tax benefits

'Delighted that reservists are receiving due aid '

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich toured all reserve duty bases and visited business owners serving in the reserves, in order to make sure that his guidelines for the distribution of funds to reservists is being properly implemented.

'Delighted that reservists are receiving due aid '

'You have forgotten the reservists'

MK Danny Danon asks Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to alter the state's budget to give reservists preference in sales of price-controlled housing projects.

'You have forgotten the reservists'

Was information hidden from the government?

Minister Bezalel Smotrich sent an appeal to Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Gallant to investigate why it would appear that the IDF did not share its knowledge of UNRWA's involvement with the political echelon.

Was information hidden from the government?

PA criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir

PA foreign affairs bureau welcomes decision of President Joe Biden to impose sanctions those accused of involvement in attacks on Palestinian Arabs in Judea and Samaria.

PA criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir

'Aid to Gaza will change. We won't strengthen Hamas'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich spoke to Arutz Sheva about changes to be made in the humanitarian aid to Gaza and the price that Israel is ready to pay to continue this war until the end so that its citizens can return home safely.

'Aid to Gaza will change. We won't strengthen Hamas'

Biden considered sanctions on Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

President Biden is expected to sign off on sanctions on Judea and Samaria residents involved in violent attacks against Palestinians. Minister Smotrich responds.

Biden considered sanctions on Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

most dangerous politician in Israel after Netanyahu

Haaretz journalist Yasmin Levy explained that Smotrich "is not just any minister, but the most dangerous and sly politician in Israel, after Netanyahu."

most dangerous politician in Israel after Netanyahu

Smotrich rebukes Ben-Gvir for threats to coalition

The Finance Minister warned that continual threats to leave the government were not the way to build a partnership or run the country.

Smotrich rebukes Ben-Gvir for threats to coalition

Area near border fence should be a kill zone

Bezalel Smotrich demands that soldiers be allowed to fire on anyone entering the area near the Gaza border fence immediately.

Area near border fence should be a kill zone

'Without settlement, there will be no security'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich: We have to decide - do we once again run away from terrorism or do we settle the land, control it, fight terrorism and bring security to the entire State of Israel.

'Without settlement, there will be no security'

'There will be military rule in Gaza after the war'

Finance Minister in TV interview: Anyone who undertakes to bring all the hostages back alive is not telling the families the truth.

'There will be military rule in Gaza after the war'

Qatar criticizes Netanyahu, Smotrich fires back

Finance Minister responds after Qatar's Foreign Ministry blasts Netanyahu over recording in which he is heard criticizing Qatar's mediation efforts with Hamas.

Qatar criticizes Netanyahu, Smotrich fires back

Smotrich demands Cabinet meeting over prisoner deal

The demand comes amid growing rumors of a prisoner exchange deal that will include an extended ceasefire.

Smotrich demands Cabinet meeting over prisoner deal

Smotrich's plan to resolve PA tax revenue crisis

Finance Minister proposes plan to transfer PA tax funds to third country, allow PA to receive all of the money on condition none of it is transferred to Gaza.

Smotrich's plan to resolve PA tax revenue crisis

Government approves budget for 2024

The budget has been amended to a lot billions of shekel for civilian and security efforts connected to the war.

Government approves budget for 2024

Samaria breaks ground on new bypass around PA town

Governor Yossi Dagan personally opened the paving of the bypass around a section of Route 55, declaring it would increase security.

Samaria breaks ground on new bypass around PA town

Ministers attack IDF Chief of Staff, meeting dispersed

Meeting of Political-Security Cabinet ends abruptly after ministers blast Chief of Staff over appointment of team to investigate October 7.

Ministers attack IDF Chief of Staff, meeting dispersed

Smotrich encourages emigration from Gaza

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich continues to encourage emigration of Gaza's Arabs, despite condemnation from US administration.

Smotrich encourages emigration from Gaza

US criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir over Gaza comments

State Department spokesperson criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir for advocating for the resettlement of Palestinian Arabs outside of Gaza.

US criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir over Gaza comments

Former ISA director: 'Religious right is like Hamas'

Former ISA director Carmi Gillon claims that religious right-wing parties in Israel are using the same techniques as Hamas to take power.

Former ISA director: 'Religious right is like Hamas'

'Not one shekel will go to Gaza'

Finance Minister says that, in his opinion, the State of Israel should fully control the Gaza Strip after the war.

'Not one shekel will go to Gaza'

'I respect the US, but I won't transfer money to Hamas'

'So long as I am Finance Minister, not a single shekel will be passed to the Nazis in Gaza,' Finance Min. Smotrich promises.

'I respect the US, but I won't transfer money to Hamas'

'We are bent to bring victory, let it take as long as it needs'

The Finance Minister Met with reservists and spoke to them about the financial aid program he and Defense Minister Gallant launched.

'We are bent to bring victory, let it take as long as it needs'

Finance Minister extends exemption from sweet drinks tax

Following 'mistaken' release that tax on sweet drinks would be reinstated, Finance Min. Smotrich extends exemption through end of 2024.

Finance Minister extends exemption from sweet drinks tax

Civil Administration demolishes farm in Binyamin, 3 arrested

More than 100 officers raided the farm in the early morning, arresting several residents and confiscating large amounts of equipment.

Civil Administration demolishes farm in Binyamin, 3 arrested

Finance Ministry proposes: Close 10 government offices

Finance Ministry compiles list of suggestions to save public funds - including closing government offices.

Finance Ministry proposes: Close 10 government offices

Finance Ministry pushes for slew of new taxes, Smotrich refuses

Ministry officials asked for cutting tax credits per child or for finishing degrees and called for taxes on income, apartments, and Netflix.

Finance Ministry pushes for slew of new taxes, Smotrich refuses

'Security discrimination will stop'

MK Bezalel Smotrich toured Judea and Samaria and met with heads of communities, rabbis, and members of first response teams.

'Security discrimination will stop'

Finance Minister brings back tax on sweet drinks

Finance Minister Smotrich reimposes tax on sugary drinks, other than diet drinks.

Finance Minister brings back tax on sweet drinks

Country desiring life won't allow enemy citizens entry in war

Finance Min. Smotrich: 'Our citizens' security is what is most important, polls show 80% of Arabs in Judea & Samaria support the massacre.'

Country desiring life won't allow enemy citizens entry in war

Officials decided that some blood redder than other blood

MK Smotrich: "No blood is redder than other blood. I will not agree to endanger lives of Jews in Judea and Samaria"

Officials decided that some blood redder than other blood

'Not a single shekel will go to Gaza'

PA reportedly plans to bypass, with the help of Norway, Minister Smotrich's decision to delay transfer of funds to Gaza.

'Not a single shekel will go to Gaza'

MK Meir Cohen, Torah is the cornerstone of our nation

Answering MK Meir Cohen of the Yesh Atid party's words in the Knesset - not only shameful but also deeply disturbing.

MK Meir Cohen, Torah is the cornerstone of our nation

There was no authority to demolish Israeli homes on Mt. Hebron

Bezalel Smotrich claims the demolition of Israeli homes on Mt. Hebron violates agreements between parties and with the IDF.

There was no authority to demolish Israeli homes on Mt. Hebron

Commander attempted to subvert Minister Smotrich's instructions

Despite Smotrich's refusal to authorize the move, IDF Central Command commander decided to demolish Jewish structures on Mt. Hebron.

Commander attempted to subvert Minister Smotrich's instructions

Yesh Atid MK blames Smotrich for October 7th massacre

MK Meir Cohen claimed the government was responsible for the massacre. Smotrich: 'I wasn't the one who applauded Gaza disengagement.'

Yesh Atid MK blames Smotrich for October 7th massacre

Smotrich's condition for supporting hostage deal

After voicing opposition, the Religious Zionism party voted in favor of the hostage deal thanks to a clause added to the Cabinet decision.

Smotrich's condition for supporting hostage deal

Religious Zionist ministers support hostage deal

Minister Smotrich: 'This is a good deal that will contribute to raising national morale. Fighting will resume until Hamas is destroyed.'

Religious Zionist ministers support hostage deal

'Proposed deal is bad - we must not agree to it'

Religious Zionist Party: "deal for release of the hostages is bad for Israel's security, bad for the hostages and bad for the IDF soldiers"

'Proposed deal is bad - we must not agree to it'

'We cannot give Gaza fuel. What's next, soccer and sports?'

National Security Minister against entry of fuel into the Gaza Strip: We cannot give them these conditions.

'We cannot give Gaza fuel. What's next, soccer and sports?'

'Security officials working to replace Hamas with PA'

Finance Minister says defense officials acting against Cabinet decision not to deal with issue of who will rule Gaza after Hamas defeated.

'Security officials working to replace Hamas with PA'

'Sinwar is still setting conditions? Time to show some strength'

Minister Smotrich criticizes the conduct vis-à-vis the negotiations for the release of the hostages.

'Sinwar is still setting conditions? Time to show some strength'

PA returns tax funds to Israel over offset of Gaza funds

PA refuses to accept the money that Israel collects on its behalf following Cabinet decision to offset funds intended for the Gaza Strip.

PA returns tax funds to Israel over offset of Gaza funds

Sterile security zones around Judea and Samaria communities

Finance Minister demands IDF prevent Palestinian Arabs from approaching Jewish communities and roads.

Sterile security zones around Judea and Samaria communities