Israeli Finance Minister speaks with Ukrainian counterpart
The two discussed plans to assist pilgrims returning from Uman to Israel and decided to continue the correspondence in the future.
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Critics blast Smotrich for steps to strengthen Judea and Samaria
International media quotes critics of Finance Minister who oppose his steps to strengthen governance in Judea and Samaria.
'I stamp on all of you': Religious woman attacked while at memorial service for father
A religious woman asked a man to join a quorum so Kaddish could be said for her father, and he verbally assaulted her.
Reports of arms transfer to PA leave government in upheaval
Ministers and MKs from Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit are furious. Defense Minister Gallant denies transfer of 1,500 weapons occurred.
Smotrich responds to NSC head: I don't know who he represents
Minister Smotrich responds to Hanegbi's statement that talks are underway with the PA on concessions as part of a deal with Saudi Arabia.
'I want compromise but insist on change in judicial selection'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told a party meeting that he will demand a change in the judicial appointments committee.
Smotrich demands UTJ MK retract anti-Zionist remarks
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich lashed out at a UTJ MK who claimed that 'the Zionists didn't prevent the Holocaust'.
Former Mossad chief concerned about Ben Gvir and Smotrich
Tamir Pardo claims that the presence of Ben Gvir and Smotrich in the government endangers the "vital" settlement enterprise.
Regulation of Avigail, Asael and Beit Hogla communities set in motion
The communities will join the jurisdictions of their respective regional councils and plans to allow for their development will be advanced.
Haredi parties to Netanyahu: No more compromises on Draft Law
'We are not interested in whether or not there'll be a reform - on the Draft Law, we will not compromise,' haredi source tells PM Netanyahu.
Smotrich: The Supreme Court is stealing our votes
Finance Minister says Supreme Court cannot invalidate a Basic Law ahead of rally outside the court.
Finance Ministry to collect millions each month from Palestinian Authority
New plan allows Israel to deduct 20-30 million NIS each month from money passed to Palestinian Authority, for repayment of electricity debt.
Smotrich: Protest has not managed to damage economy
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reports that the judicial reform protests have caused minimal damage to Israel's economy.
Smotrich: PA's incitement to blame for terror attack'
Finance Minister says Palestinian Authority creates a supportive environment for terrorism after 1 killed in ramming attack.
Smotrich rolls out new oversight plan
The Finance Ministry will work with a series of other authorities to prevent government money from going to organized crime.
Smotrich against the US: 'We saw how they acted in Afghanistan and Iraq'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that no one is as ethical as Israel and that the US has no right to criticize the Israeli government.
Smotrich: 'A shekel won't be sent until we know it won't reach criminals'
Finance Minister says he is stopping the 'crime organizations' commandeering of funds that are meant for the Arab authorities.'
Achievement for Smotrich: Arab budgets to be transferred through supervision mechanisms
Agreements on budgets for Arab authorities following five-hour meeting which concluded on Sunday night.
Shouting in Cabinet meeting: 'Not one shekel to Arab sector'
Tensions grew at a recent Cabinet meeting as Finance Minister Smotrich continued to refuse to transfer funds to the Arab community.
Smotrich to meet Arab municipal leaders, Ben-Gvir opposes
In a meeting initiated by Shin Bet director, Finance Minister will discuss his decision to delay the transfer of funds to the Arab sector
Smotrich addresses criticism on outpost eviction
Finance Minister says eviction at the A'ira Shahar was not preventable since it's on private land that can not be regulated.
Anti-government protesters gather outside Smotrich's home
Protesters stood outside the Minister's home with a mock-up of some of the Ten Commandments to 'remind him of the heritage he left behind.'
Smotrich to INN: There will be an appropriate Zionist answer to the murderous terrorism
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks to INN minutes after returning from scene of murderous attack near Hebron.
Smotrich: 'Millions for criminal organizations? Not on my watch'
Smotrich reacted strongly to Kalman Liebeskind's column proving that funds designated for the Arab sector end up in criminal organizations.
The plan to encourage Israelis to move to Judea and Samaria
The US State Department condemned Bezalel Smotrich's plan to allocate funds to make life in the region more attractive.
MK Amichai Eliyahu vs. Smotrich: 'He made a huge mistake'
Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu attacked his colleague after the evacuation of the outpost this morning.
Smotrich: We want to settle everywhere, but there are laws
Finance Minister reacts to evacuation of A'ira Shahar hill, Fitch affirmation of Israel's credit rating.
Arab community authorities increase protests against Smotrich
Leaders of Arab communities call Smotrich's decision to freeze funds for their communities 'a clearly racist decision'.
UTJ MK calls for Smotrich to unfreeze funds for Arab communities
MK Moshe Gafni commented that he opposes Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's decision to freeze funds intended for Arab authorities.
The Finance Minister's "deal" with the delegation from the US
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told a senior US delegation 'We'll do the small things, you spread the truth. Deal?'
Tibi: Shaked froze Arab funds before Smotrich did
Arab MK comments on freezing of NIS 200 million for Arab communities by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
Security sources: Tensions between ministers are felt on the ground
Sources in defense echelon say division of authority has created a complex problem which influences the security situation.
Ben-Gvir criticizes concessions to Palestinian Authority
National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, during a Security Cabinet meeting, opposed proposed economic concessions to the PA.
Smotrich freezes grants for Arab communities
Interior Minister Moshe Arbel calls on Finance Minister to transfer funds promised by previous govt, warns of dire financial consequences.
Religious Zionism and Jewish Home parties merge
Bezalel Smotrich will lead the party, which will be officially called: 'the National Religious - Religious Zionism Party.'
S&P warns against investing in Israel
A report by the rating agency warns of 'instability and weak performance by Israel's allies'.
Netanyahu, Smotrich: Credit agencies concerns 'momentary'
PM, Finance Minister say economy is strong after US credit agencies express concern
Rating agencies warn against Israel due to reform legislation
American rating agencies warn that the judicial reform legislation has made investing in Israel unadvisable.
Gantz tweets against violence, Smotrich retweets
Benny Gantz condemns violence on both sides of the protests. Smotrich shares the former Defense Minister's words.
Smotrich to INN: A lot of tensions with US are due to my policies
Finance Minister says Israel must pursue its security and national interests in Judea and Samaria despite American criticism.
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