Bezalel Smotrich

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva: I will run with Bennett

National Union leader says Bennett will focus on COVID, economy, while he will focus on issues of religion and law.

MK Smotrich calls out Avigdor Liberman on anti-haredi incitement

Out of all budgets approved in last week, Liberman focused solely on budget for yeshivas, calling haredi MKs "thieves in the night."

Betzalel Smotrich:

'We respect Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef but don't need his approval'

Chief Rabbi had stated: "Main requirement of city rabbi is that he is expert in Jewish law, not an IDF officer or hesder yeshiva graduate."

Journalist: 'Smotrich seriously thinking about running alone'

National Union Chair did not express support for Bennett's decision to run for PM, even criticizing interview on Shabbat-violating program.

Smotrich: Concern police obstructing inquiry of teen's death

MK Bezalel Smotrich sends urgent appeal to head of Department of Investigations on death of Ahuvya Sandak.

Watch: The late Ahuvya Sandak tells about 'Acts of Light'

Years ago, the late Ahuvya Sandak filmed program telling of his 'Acts of Light' project to distribute food to soldiers with his friends.

Bezalel Smotrich:

Boy's death: 'We won't let police continue whitewashing'

MK Betzalel Smotrich attacks head of Police Investigations who released without interrogation police officers involved in fatal car chase.

'You won't arrest me'

Police officer shoves National Union Chair MK Betzalel Smotrich

Policeman prevent MK Smotrich from reaching scene of serious accident in Binyamin in which youth was killed: 'I fear whitewash at scene.'

Smotrich: Police may try to cover up teen's death

National Union chairman warns police may prevent proper investigation after teen killed in accident during police chase.

Law regulating outposts passes preliminary reading

MK Smotrich demands bill to normalize 'Young Settlements' be passed in record time before Knesset dissolves.

MK Smotrich: Liberman has zero achievements to his credit

As Liberman seeks to create center-right bloc, National Union head rules out joining forces with him.

Smotrich welcomes resignation of Justice Mazuz

Yamina MK on retiring judge: His rulings back families of terrorists and protect the homes of murderers.

Smotrich: No one should expect dialogue when we return to power

National Union leader criticizes Judicial Selection Committee, Justice Hayut for appointing 61 judges in absence of 3 committee members.

Smotrich: No connection between Netanyahu and the Right

Smotrich estimates there will be no election because Gantz will fold, and not lend hand to dispersing Knesset.

MKs Hauser, Hendel to vote against Blue & White 'Equality' laws

Elections on the horizon as unity government splinters still further.

'Start with the Biden administration on the right foot'

Yamina MK: If we do not regulate the outposts now, we will not be able to do so for four years.

'Running with Smotrich is good for the right'

Ayelet Shaked: Running with Smotrich has proven itself and there is no reason not to continue.

Regev blasts Smotrich: A racist homophobe

Transportation Minister blasts the Yamina party and Naftali Bennett: He's trying to hide the fact that Smotrich is racist and homophobic.

Smotrich: Will lawyers set policy?

National Union leader confronts Defense Minister Adviser for Settlement Affairs over refusal to provide security for 'young' outposts.

Smotrich: Government caving to the Joint List

Yamina MK criticizes decision not to enforce law against illegal construction in Arab sector.

The proposal that could embarrass Blue and White

MK Bezalel Smotrich plans to bring to a vote a proposal to establish committee of inquiry into the government's conduct on the 2021 budget.

'If Biden wins we should apply sovereignty before he takes over'

Yamina MK Betzalel Smotrich says Israel should lose no time in applying sovereignty over Judea, Samaria and Jordan Valley if Trump loses.

Ayelet Shaked:

'We won't take part in government relying on Joint Arab List'

Shaked on refusal to support alt gov by MK Ya'alon: 'We don't replace bad, dysfunctional government with new bad, dysfunctional government.'

What will happen to street prayers once the rain starts falling?

MK Betzalel Smotrich warns the government to develop a plan now, while there's still time to prepare.

'This law comes to destroy the family, place judges at its head'

Center & left MKs pushing for law against "economic violence" that will enable women to "hold their heads high."

Likud, Blue & White cooperate to protect each other's interests

Both parties have agreed to vote against commissions of inquiry into matters they prefer not to be investigated.

MK Betzalel Smotrich:

'Hopefully PM will decide Wednesday whether he's Right or Left'

MK Smotrich asks for parliamentary inquiry committee to examine conflicts of interest in legal system. Also: his opinion on treating Erekat?

MK Betzalel Smotrich: 'Lapid doesn't deserve to lead the people'

National Union Chairman: 'Whoever heard Lapid's horror show in Knesset understands why there's no chance this man will ever be PM.'

'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.

MK Betzalel Smotrich:

'Shall we then go with Yair Lapid? Are you mad?'

Smotrich on Lapid no-confidence vote supported by his party members: 'Meretz also voted for our no-confidence motion, where Bennett is PM.'

'Elections are bad, but the current government is worse'

"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 government

Former Transportation Minister stresses that his party will not be part of a left-wing government.

Smotrich:

'If Netanyahu doesn't fire Mandelblit, he deserves incapacity'

'Anyone who thus belittles the 1.5 million voters who elected him, allows AG to humiliate, trample him is simply not worthy of their trust.'

'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 deal

National Union leader: Every agreement of this kind comes at a price, looks like Netanyahu restored 'land for peace.'

Wednesday:

MK Smotrich to seek vote on commission of inquiry

National 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 tomorrow

MK 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.'

'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: Make Cave of Patriarchs accessible immediately

Yamina MK Bezalel Smotrich calls on Defense Minister Gantz to implement decision to make Hebron holy site disabled accessible without delay.

Discussion of Law of Return amendment delayed

MK 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 Knesset

Haredi MK praises MK Smotrich's amendment to Law of Return, calls on religious, national, MKs to support bill.

Smotrich:

'We might not back Netanyahu next time'

'Rafi Peretz doesn't belong in politics,' says former Transportation Minister, adding that Yamina might not back Netanyahu in next election.

Ha'aretz journalist: 'Smotrich more of an enemy than Lebanon'

Ha'aretz journalist attacked MK Smotrich, 'How's he better than Christians who stood by as Jews suffered in Europe?'

Smotrich:

'Yair Lapid absconded'

Smotrich explains absurdity of law banning conversion therapies, causing MK Lapid to storm out of plenum.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

'There's no information, testing, or economic solutions'

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 sovereignty

Knesset Land of Israel Lobby submits bill calling for full application of sovereignty over all Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Smotrich in Betar: '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."

Plan to probe judges for conflicts of interest divides gov't

Likud to back investigation of judges for possible conflicts of interest. Blue & White blasts probe as 'war against Israeli democracy'.

'Yes, a Palestinian state is an existential threat'

Yamina MK responds to former Trump adviser Jason Greenblatt who said a future Palestinian state won't threaten Israel.

Campaign compares Netanyahu to Sharon

In 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.

Confrontation as Yamina MK delegation observes Bedouin outpost

Watch: Yamina delegation arrives to observe illegal Bedouin settlement Likiya. Former MK Taleb a-Sana attacks MK Smotrich who pushes back.

Smotrich: It's either settlements or a Palestinian state

Yamina MK explains to New York Times why the right is opposed to Trump’s peace plan despite it including sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Smotrich sparks Knesset storm:

'Netanyahu holds us, our judges, & representatives in contempt'

Knesset Members Betzalel Smotrich, Ayelet Shaked sharply criticize PM's decision to transfer responsibility for appointing dayanim to Shas.

Millions of shekels for nonprofits suffering from coronavirus

MK Bezalel Smotrich's efforts bear fruit as Finance Ministry earmarks over $14m to aid non-profit organizations hurting from outbreak.

'Netanyahu used to defend the judiciary - till it turned on him'

MK Smotrich is promoting "French Law" that would protect serving prime ministers from being questioned on minor charges.