Degel Hatorah slams Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's budgets for yeshivas, accusing him of funding only Religious Zionist yeshivas. ' All his claims that he supposedly cares about the Torah world are nothing but empty words.'
The new budget allocation will support Hesder yeshivas and higher yeshivas that encourage military service, youth movements, pre-military academies, the national service framework, student villages, Ofek preparatory programs, and local emergency response teams operating in the Negev and the Galilee.
The two demanded that Netanyahu oppose the U.S. statement at the UN, which said "to begin a process that offers a pathway to Palestinian self-determination and to the establishment of a state."
MK Yulia Malinovsky demands immediate funding from the Finance Ministry for implementing the UNRWA laws after a prolonged delay in the actions required to apply the legislation.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says grants provided to reservists' families will not be harmed, continue in 2026, even though emergency call-ups have ended.
After a meeting held this evening, it was agreed to advance the approval of a tax benefits bill for IDF reservists - in exchange for the Religious Zionism Party returning to vote with the coalition.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel retains control over security decisions despite US pressure, and called releasing terrorists in Rafah 'a moral folly' that could threaten troops.
Central Command Chief Avi Bluth approves jurisdiction for 13 new communities, paving the way for legal planning, development, and infrastructure. Minister Smotrich: 'A significant step in strengthening Jewish presence.'
In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Finance Minister Smotrich outlines his vision for aliyah, linking tax reform to Zionism and growing Diaspora challenges.
Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich and Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer unveil groundbreaking initiative, offering new olim and returning residents major tax benefits.
Report reveals major failures in Israel’s preparedness for economic emergencies; Minister of Finance did not exercise his powers and PM is responsible for not ensuring effective civilian leadership.
At a press conference presenting the 2026 budget assessment, the two ministries blamed on another for causing Israel's security issues.
The Supreme Planning Council is set to approve 1,973 new housing units across Judea and Samaria, as part of the building surge advanced by Minister Bezalel Smotrich since assuming his role.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the terrorists released in the hostage deal to be arrested again due to Hamas failing to honor its obligations.
Finance Minister reacts to uproar over his comment that the Saudis 'can keep riding camels,' says Saudi government and officials say much more insulting and antisemitic things without pushback,
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared at the Religious Zionism faction meeting that the State of Israel will not permit reconstruction in Gaza without the complete dismantling of Hamas.
Finance Minister announces plan to reduce taxes and promote Aliyah with economic incentives, says 'blank check' for defense spending will end.
Finance Minister and National Religious Party chairman Bezalel Smotrich responded forcefully to Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef’s claim that bereaved father Rabbi Tamir Granot is a 'heretic' for calling for drafting yeshiva students.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel will reject any Saudi normalization deal conditioned on a Palestinian state, insisting that sovereignty must remain non-negotiable.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will meet with PM Netanyahu on Thursday to present the principles of the 2026 state budget, which aims to transition Israel’s economy from a period of emergency to growth, easing the tax burden on the public.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington, thanking the Trump administration and discussing Gaza disarmament and expanding the Abraham Accords.
MK Gadi Eisenkot slams Gaza ceasefire deal, criticizing it as having 'too much foreign involvement, too early.'
Ahead of the Knesset debate on the Draft Law, MK Moshe Gafni levels sharp criticism at coalition members over their conduct and priorities.
PM Netanyahu secured coalition support to begin the hostage deal, as Smotrich and Ben-Gvir warn they won’t tolerate a Gaza agreement that leaves Hamas intact.
Smotrich and other ministers blasted Netanyahu’s decision to pause Gaza operations for negotiations, warning it aids Hamas; Ben-Gvir threatened Otzma Yehudit may quit.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich harshly rejected President Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a return to Oslo illusions and warning it would repeat the failures of the past.
During a Knesset plenary session, Minister Smotrich marks seven years since the murder of Ari Fuld.
Finance Minister Smotrich presents six boundaries ahead of the White House meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.
Israel is weighing partial sovereignty in Judea and Samaria after UK, Australia, and Canada recognized a Palestinian state; Netanyahu to consult President Donald Trump.
The Marker published a list of the most influential people in 2025, with Prime Minister Netanyahu in third and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in fourth.
Hundreds of housing units and a new industrial zone in settlements were approved, and the Supreme Planning Council has advanced over 25,000 units since the start of the year.
Temporary provision to pass responsibility for choosing candidates to 150-member forum instead of party-wide elections. Smotrich to remain chairman, guaranteed spots on list.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to bring proposal to kill party members' ability to choose representatives, hand control to a small forum instead.
Minister Smotrich calls on PM Netanyahu at an Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference to wake up to Macron's move to recognize a Palestinian state and to immediately apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Immediately upon his return from a visit to India, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed the seizure and offset of frozen Palestinian Authority funds, directing them to compensation for the families of terror victims.
Chabad Delhi surprises Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, presenting him with a unique gift during his trip to India.
Hagar Shezaf, the former Haaretz correspondent for Judea and Samaria, said that Smotrich carried out a revolution by transferring civilian authorities in Judea and Samaria into his hands.
Netherlands says ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich will be banned from entering the 29 countries comprising Europe’s Schengen area.
After Israel banned Spain's far-left anti-Israel Deputy PM and Minister of Youth and Children, Spanish Foreign Minister announced a ban on Israel's National Security and Finance Ministers.
Minister Yitzchak Wasserlauf claimed that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has diverted hundreds of millions of shekels from his ministry's budget.
Haaretz journalist Amira Hass criticizes Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's newly unveiled "sovereignty plan" and warns that Smotrich is known for achieving his goals.
Finance Minister Smotrich, Yesha Council head Yisrael Ganz, and heads of the councils of Judea and Samaria presented the Sovereignty Plan this morning.
Smotrich emphasized, "The State of Israel does not have the privilege of ending the campaign in Gaza without victory. There is only one option — decision and victory."
Smotrich: "If Gantz wants to join to strengthen our resilience to defeat the enemy until complete victory and the return of all hostages - I welcome it."
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has warned that he will leave the government if Netanyahu proceeds with any deal with Hamas.
The data indicates a strengthening of Likud, which continues to dominate the political landscape. In a scenario where a right-wing, security-focused party runs, it would secure 13 seats.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to sign order exempting milk imports from tax, in attempt to resolve shortage.
The Civil Administration has approved two major construction plans in the Maale Adumim region, ending decades of delay.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich dismissed nationwide protests as a failure, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to ignore pressure and order the IDF to fully defeat Hamas in Gaza.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has signed off on a plan allowing the marketing of land plots for private construction exclusively to IDF reservists.
Minister Smotrich hails E1 housing launch as a historic move to solidify Israeli territory and reject European efforts to promote a Palestinian state, thanks Trump admin. for support.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich hails 'historic step' following approval of 6,900 new housing units in E1 and 'Desert Bird' neighborhood linking Maaleh Adumim to Jerusalem.
Finance Minister and Minister in the Defense Ministry Bezalel Smotrich to approve the construction of 3,401 housing units in E1 area, connecting Ma’ale Adumim and Jerusalem. “Breaking conventions, this is Zionism at its best.”
PM tells i24NEWS that Israel would have struck Iran even without American approval.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich revealed for the first time on "The Patriots" program that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intended to form a government with Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich accused PM Netanyahu of caving to pressure over Gaza, warning the cabinet’s decision risks halting the war and abandoning hostages.
Opposition leader urges finance minister to sign a “change of circumstances” letter, paving the way for a new motion to dissolve the Knesset after his sharp criticism of Netanyahu’s Gaza strategy.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded at the beginning of the Cabinet meeting to threats from right-wing parties to bring about the dissolution of the coalition if Hamas is not defeated in Gaza.
MK Tzvi Sukkot echoes the stance presented by Minister Bezalel Smotrich against Netanyahu: "If we decide to abandon the war goals, it is an existential threat to the State of Israel."
'The Prime Minister and the cabinet have succumbed to weakness, letting emotion override reason, and have once again decided to do more of the same.'
