 '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. 'Elections are bad, but the current government is worse' says MK Smotrich"There's nothing worse than a government that doesn't serve its citizens," says Yamina MK. 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.'MK Betzalel Smotrich to seek vote on commission of inquiryNational Union Chair informs Knesset Speaker he will resubmit proposal for commission to examine conflicts of interest in Prosecutor Office. Smotrich demands parliamentary inquiry committee vote tomorrowMK Smotrich demands Knesset Speaker approve proposal for parliamentary inquiry committee into law enforcement failures. Smotrich apologizes: 'I had part in an injustice'MK Betzalel Smotrich apologized for calling Yaakov Abu Elkien in 2017 a 'terrorist who carried out a terror attack.' MK Betzalel Smotrich in Mitzpe Kramim: 'We don't evacuate communities, period'"The residents of Mitzpe Kramim were sent there by the government, which has an obligation to find a solution for them." 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. 'Yair Lapid absconded'Smotrich explains absurdity of law banning conversion therapies, causing MK Lapid to storm out of plenum. 'There's no information, testing, economic solutions, or enough hotels'MK Smotrich offers services as haredi coronavirus liaison: 'There's chaos, lack of communication, feeling they locked city, threw away key.' 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.MK Betzalel Smotrich in Betar Illit: 'Without full partnership this won't work'Yamina MK visits War Room in Betar Illit, which faces closure and increase in morbidity, and returns with some insights.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. Campaign compares Netanyahu to SharonIn 2005, too, move was led by prime minister considered darling of settlement, and also then, settlers opposing plan were called 'insane'.MK Betzalel Smotrich: 'We'll support State Conversion Law'Internal Yamina confrontation over bill initiated by Minister Aryeh Deri that states Israel will only recognize state conversion system.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.'Netanyahu holds us, our dayanim, and representatives in contempt'Knesset Members Betzalel Smotrich, Ayelet Shaked sharply criticize PM's decision to transfer responsibility for appointing dayanim to Shas.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. 'Try to tell the truth and not mislead the public'Min Smotrich responds to video published by Netanyahu comparing proposals to Shas/UTJ to those offered Yamina: 'You didn't even negotiate.'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. 'Three Chiefs of Staff selling Israel to its enemies'Transport Minister blasts Blue and White intent to form government with Joint Arab List: 'Their hatred of Netanyahu has driven them insane.' 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. Transport Minister Betzalel Smotrich calls to 'bring sanity back to southern Tel Aviv'Transport Minister Betzalel Smotrich and candidate Shirley Pinto visit southern Tel Aviv; Smotrich 'commits to working for the residents.' 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.Minister Smotrich's brother arrested in the middle of the nightBrother suspected of violating Disengagement Law by staying in destroyed community of Homesh. Smotrich decries "police state." 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. |
