'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.
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.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, strongly criticizes the General Staff and the round of appointments in the IDF during the war.
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.
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.
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.
'Our enemies seek to harm us and weaken our hold on the land, and our message is exactly the opposite,' Finance Min. Smotrich says.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for a new policy in which main roads would be closed to Palestinians until Ramadan had ended.
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.’
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.’
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.
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.
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.'
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.
Finance Minister says rescue of 2 hostages in Rafah demonstrates why continuation of military operation must take precedence over hostage deal talks with Hamas.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
President Biden is expected to sign off on sanctions on Judea and Samaria residents involved in violent attacks against Palestinians. Minister Smotrich responds.
Haaretz journalist Yasmin Levy explained that Smotrich "is not just any minister, but the most dangerous and sly politician in Israel, after Netanyahu."
The Finance Minister warned that continual threats to leave the government were not the way to build a partnership or run the country.
Bezalel Smotrich demands that soldiers be allowed to fire on anyone entering the area near the Gaza border fence immediately.
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.
Finance Minister in TV interview: Anyone who undertakes to bring all the hostages back alive is not telling the families the truth.
Finance Minister responds after Qatar's Foreign Ministry blasts Netanyahu over recording in which he is heard criticizing Qatar's mediation efforts with Hamas.
The demand comes amid growing rumors of a prisoner exchange deal that will include an extended ceasefire.
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.
The budget has been amended to a lot billions of shekel for civilian and security efforts connected to the war.
Governor Yossi Dagan personally opened the paving of the bypass around a section of Route 55, declaring it would increase security.
Meeting of Political-Security Cabinet ends abruptly after ministers blast Chief of Staff over appointment of team to investigate October 7.
Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich continues to encourage emigration of Gaza's Arabs, despite condemnation from US administration.
State Department spokesperson criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir for advocating for the resettlement of Palestinian Arabs outside of Gaza.
Former ISA director Carmi Gillon claims that religious right-wing parties in Israel are using the same techniques as Hamas to take power.
Finance Minister says that, in his opinion, the State of Israel should fully control the Gaza Strip after the war.
'So long as I am Finance Minister, not a single shekel will be passed to the Nazis in Gaza,' Finance Min. Smotrich promises.
The Finance Minister Met with reservists and spoke to them about the financial aid program he and Defense Minister Gallant launched.
Following 'mistaken' release that tax on sweet drinks would be reinstated, Finance Min. Smotrich extends exemption through end of 2024.
More than 100 officers raided the farm in the early morning, arresting several residents and confiscating large amounts of equipment.
Finance Ministry compiles list of suggestions to save public funds - including closing government offices.
Ministry officials asked for cutting tax credits per child or for finishing degrees and called for taxes on income, apartments, and Netflix.
MK Bezalel Smotrich toured Judea and Samaria and met with heads of communities, rabbis, and members of first response teams.
Finance Minister Smotrich reimposes tax on sugary drinks, other than diet drinks.
Finance Min. Smotrich: 'Our citizens' security is what is most important, polls show 80% of Arabs in Judea & Samaria support the massacre.'
MK Smotrich: "No blood is redder than other blood. I will not agree to endanger lives of Jews in Judea and Samaria"
PA reportedly plans to bypass, with the help of Norway, Minister Smotrich's decision to delay transfer of funds to Gaza.
Answering MK Meir Cohen of the Yesh Atid party's words in the Knesset - not only shameful but also deeply disturbing.
Bezalel Smotrich claims the demolition of Israeli homes on Mt. Hebron violates agreements between parties and with the IDF.
Despite Smotrich's refusal to authorize the move, IDF Central Command commander decided to demolish Jewish structures on Mt. Hebron.
MK Meir Cohen claimed the government was responsible for the massacre. Smotrich: 'I wasn't the one who applauded Gaza disengagement.'
After voicing opposition, the Religious Zionism party voted in favor of the hostage deal thanks to a clause added to the Cabinet decision.
Minister Smotrich: 'This is a good deal that will contribute to raising national morale. Fighting will resume until Hamas is destroyed.'
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"
National Security Minister against entry of fuel into the Gaza Strip: We cannot give them these conditions.
Finance Minister says defense officials acting against Cabinet decision not to deal with issue of who will rule Gaza after Hamas defeated.
Minister Smotrich criticizes the conduct vis-à-vis the negotiations for the release of the hostages.
PA refuses to accept the money that Israel collects on its behalf following Cabinet decision to offset funds intended for the Gaza Strip.
Finance Minister demands IDF prevent Palestinian Arabs from approaching Jewish communities and roads.