Bezalel Smotrich

Ministers Smotrich, Ben-Gvir not invited to US embassy event

Decision in line with Biden administration policy to snub Religious Zionst and Otzma Yehudit right-wing parties, ignoring 500,000 voters.

Smotrich to INN:

'I believe we're close to taking action in Judea and Samaria'

Finance Minister on the security escalation: This is a reality that cannot continue. I believe significant action is imminent.

Bezalel Smotrich:

'The president is a leftist, can't broker judicial reform deal'

Finance Minister blasts President Herzog after he sided with Opposition and called on government not to move forward with any part of reform

Unprecedented investment:

Intel to open new factory in Israel with $25 billion investment

New factory in Kiryat Gat to employ thousands, give higher wages than standard for chip manufacturing industry.

Council approves:

4,500 housing units in Judea and Samaria

Finance Minister Smotrich says Judea and Samaria residents no longer being treated as second-class citizens with new construction.

Shaked attacks Religious Zionist 'childish representation'

Former Justice Minister says Bezalel Smotrich, Itamar Ben Gvir, represent 'small portion' of Religious Zionist community.

Price index below expected rate of inflation

Finance Minister: 'The data are encouraging, but we still have work to do.'

Smotrich: We won't freeze core of judicial reform

Coalition leaders called on the opposition to stop threatening to end negotiations and warned of unilateral legislation otherwise.

Smotrich: 'I don't know English, but I am proud to speak Hebrew'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared that he should have spoken only Hebrew at several engagements in other countries.

Paris:

Israeli embassy official acts against Minister Smotrich

Embassy official contacts French Jewish leaders to tell hem to protest Israeli Finance Minister during attendance of OECD conference.

Smotrich:

Judicial reform will pass whether opposition wants a deal or not

Finance Minister blames previous govt. for rising cost of living, says judicial reform opponents inciting violence and tearing country apart

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'Connection between Israel and Diaspora Jews cannot be severed'

Finance Minister meets the leaders of Jewish community in France: The State of Israel is committed to strengthening ties with the Diaspora.

Smotrich at Hypercacher: Am Yisrael Chai

Before attending OECD meeting, Finance Minister visits Paris supermarket where 4 Jews were murdered in 2015.

Terror victim's widow:

'Our lives were cut in the middle, put back the checkpoints'

Finance Min. Smotrich pays condolence visit to family of murdered Meir Tamari, says demand for reinstatement of checkpoints is 'just.'

Finance Min. meets Religious Zionist candidate for Chief Rabbi

Finance MIn. Bezalel Smotrich meets Rabbi Meir Kahane, congratulates him on candidacy for Chief Rabbinate.

IDF commander signs order allowing Jews to visit Samaria town

IDF commander signs order implementing partial repeal of Disengagement Law, allowing visitors to Homesh.

Knesset committee approves city tax plan law

Knesset Finance Committee approves controversial city tax plan ahead of its second and third readings.

Who are the Palestinian Arabs?

Palestinian Arab nationalism originated in Zionism, as a tool to fight Israel's existence. It has no historical or ethnic past. Op-ed..

Demolition halted:

Civil Administration prevented from destroying ancient pool

Natural pool at Ein Rashash declared "health hazard" by inspectors. Minister Smotrich stopped the demolition.

For the second time:

Smotrich seizes PA funds, transfers them to terrorist victims

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich orders another seizure of Palestinian Authority funds for the benefit of victims of terrorism.

Netanyahu announces: First step in free education from birth

PM Netanyahu launches plan to provide 940 NIS/ month to parents, increase childcare subsidies, expand number of subsidized daycare centers.

Finance Minister: 'Protesters came to support reform and us'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich tells Israel National News how the Million March encouraged the coalition.

Smotrich at demonstration:

'They have the media and tycoons, we have the people's majority'

Finance Minister at 'Million March' says that the people demand judicial reform.

Finance Minister: Dairy price hike - because of previous gov't

Finance Min. Smotrich promises: 'Won't allow' price of price-controlled dairy to rise 16%, former Finance Min. Liberman was 'irresponsible.'

In favor of judicial reform:

Smotrich to participate in 'million-man demonstration'

The Religious Zionist faction will all participate in the rally on Thursday in Jerusalem.

Smotrich, Danon: Stop the State's statement on Khan al-Ahmar

Finance Minister demands right to discuss State's response to Supreme Court on illegal Bedouin outpost.

State budget:

Billions of shekels for road development in Binyamin Region

'This is a historic moment, State of Israel is taking responsibility for Judea and Samaria,' Binyamin Region chief Israel Ganz says.

Holocaust Remembrance Day:

Threatening letter with swastikas sent to Minister Smotrich

Finance Minister's office receives threatening letter bearing Nazi symbols on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Police evacuate Jewish community in the Galilee

Jewish village evacuated despite government promises within pre-1967 Israel as nearby illegal Arab village allowed to remain.

In response to Moody's:

Netanyahu, Smotrich: 'Israel's economy is stable and robust'

Prime Minister and Finance Minister respond to Moody's Investors Service lowering Israel's credit ratings to stable.

Smotrich said to wipe out Huwara, but here is what people ignore

The thought of wiping out an Arab town today likely arouses guilt among Jews, but there is none about wiped out Jewish towns.

'Determined to lead necessary change'

Smotrich convenes special faction meeting

MKs and ministers from Religious Zionist Party gather for special meeting after funeral of murdered sisters.

Yesha leaders to Smotrich: Don't abandon our security

Over a dozen mayors and council heads meet finance minister following deadly terrorist attacks.

Op-ed:

Another day in the Jewish homeland

Another day, another terrorist murder. Today it was two sisters dead and their mother in critical condition. Who can digest it? Op-ed.

Smotrich: Israel won't accept attacks on its citizens

Finance Minister addresses rocket barrages from Lebanon and Gaza prior to Security Cabinet meeting on the attacks.

Ehud Barak deletes tweet on Israel's nuclear weapons

Former PM deletes tweet in which he revealed that Israel possesses nuclear weapons. Smotrich: A delusional and irresponsible man.

The rebellion which was planned in the Likud - and was thwarted

Netanyahu's office suspected that four senior Likud members planned to form a group that would oppose the judicial reform.

Tax on soft drinks scrapped:

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich abolishes tax

Stores have committed to reducing prices within three days, Smotrich says.

Coalition members to INN:

'We're not suckers, the reform will happen'

Shortly before Netanyahu's speech announcing the pause of the legislation, government members vow the reform will be fully implemented.

Poll: 2/3 of religious public oppose freezing judicial reforms

Finance Minister Smotrich calls on right-wing voters to turn out for rally at the Knesset tonight in support of the judicial reforms.

Rightist MKs blast Netanyahu's plan to freeze judicial reform

'Stopping the judicial reform would mean surrendering to violence, anarchy, and refusal within the army,' warns Religious Zionist Party.

Gulf countries to Blinken:

'Condemn Smotrich's comments on Palestinian people'

Gulf Cooperation Council writes to US Secretary of State, condemn comments by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Jordanian parliament hangs map showing Israel as part of Jordan

Jordanian parliament demands govt. take action in response to Bezalel Smotrich's use of map showing Jordan as part of 'greater Israel.'

Of course there Is no 'Palestinian' People or Arab “Palestine.”

The dizzying repetition of that Big Lie for so many decades causes people who should know better to speak of a “Two-State Solution.” Op-ed.

Lebanon condemns Smotrich's 'deliberately provocative' statement

Lebanon joins in on condemnation of remarks made by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich that “there’s no such thing as a Palestinian people”.

Constitution Committee leader calls for negotiation on reforms

Constitution Committee leader Simcha Rothman and Finance Minister Smotrich call for slowing reform legislation to reach a consensus.

Biden Admin: Smotrich's comments 'dangerous and offensive'

US State Department joins France, EU in condemning Smotrich, says 'the Palestinians have a rich history and culture.'

France condemns 'infuriating and irresponsible' Smotrich speech

French Foreign Ministry spokeswoman becomes latest international official to condemn state that there are no Palestinian people.

Top EU official to Israel:

'Disavow Smotrich's comments on Palestinian people'

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs denounces Smotrich's comments: I call on the Israeli government to disavow those comments.

Abbas' office to Smotrich:

'The Palestinians are the owners of this land'

Office of PA chairman condemns Smotrich's remarks that “there is no such thing as a Palestinian people.”

National Security Advisor:

'Israel committed to uphold peace treaty with Jordan'

National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi speaks to Jordanian Foreign Minister following uproar over Smotrich's comments in Paris.

White House spokesman: No Netanyahu visit 'on the timetable'

White House spokesperson John Kirby avoids questions on possible Netanyahu visit, lauds Israel's 'peace efforts.'

Jordan condemns 'reckless incitement' by Bezalel Smotrich

Jordanian government condemns statement by Smotrich that there are no 'Palestinian people,' use of map showing Jordan as part of Israel.

Smotrich in Paris:

'There is no such thing as a Palestinian people'

Finance Minister speaks at Paris event in memory of Likud activist: The truth needs to be told without bowing to distortions of history.

Smotrich says government should 'do more' against terror

Finance Minister attends event in France, says after Huwara attack Israel much ratchet up war on terror.

Smotrich: The President made a sharp left-turn

Finance Minister accuses Herzog of backing down from intention to negotiate a compromise, giving in to all of the opposition's demands.

Op-ed:

Bezalel, Stop the racist policies in Israel now!

Open hi tech jobs to all qualified applicants, even those with kippas, and demand an affirmative action program for the religious. Op-ed.

Smotrich to Lapid:

'We will leave you in the opposition for many years'

Finance Minister fires back at opposition leader who called Smotrich's visit to the US "embarrassing and horrifying".

France:

KKL-JNF joins left-wing boycott of Finance Minister Smotrich

The French office of the KKL-Jewish National Fund calls for boycott of event featuring Israel's Finance Minister

Smotrich tours Holocaust Memorial Museum: Never again

Finance Minister tours United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, as part of his visit to the United States.