Bezalel Smotrich

Smotrich blasts Israel Police

Jewish Home MK criticizes police over increased presence in community of Yitzhar.

Israeli humor:

'Smotrich goes mixed swimming?'

In preparation for Kinneret crossing led by hesder yeshivas, MK called for reprimand after admitting he does mixed swimming.

Camel Law passes Knesset Finance Committee

Requires identification and registration of camels by subcutaneous microchip, establishes criminal responsibility for camel owners.

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Rural Growth and Development Division Bill: A study in stalling

PM attempts stalling bill designed to regulate land policy in rural Judea and Samaria; PMs alternative would enable construction freeze.

Jewish Home MK: Shin Bet is instigating 'price tag' incidents

MK Smotrich asserts that the Shin Bet is seeking to frame 'hilltop youth' to legitimize the torture experienced by Duma murder suspects.

Civil Administration set for demolitions in 'Mevo'ot Yericho'

Knesset Land of Israel lobby turns to cabinet ministers, calling on them to stop demolitions tomorrow in Jordan Valley community.

Twitter suspends Jewish Home MK's account

MK Bezalel Smotrich's Twitter account suspended after he wrote that Arab teen Ahed Tamimi should have been shot in the kneecap.

Will A-G stop the Overrule Clause?

Attorney General expected to present his opposition to Overrule Clause. Smotrich: Mandelblit is a good man but he is wrong.

Smotrich: IDF educational document is 'Holocaust denial'

Jewish Home MK slams Education Corps document, according to which loss of 'checks and balances' in rule of law caused Holocaust.

MK Smotrich:

Netanyahu's test

PM commitment to overrule clause will be tested today: 'If he doesn't initiate enactment, shows it was all poor excuse for elections.'

Smotrich:

'A small, noisy, and extremist secular faction'

'Secular Forum' claims soldiers forced to eat unhealthy food after IDF kitchens prepared for Passover.

'No shortcuts to leadership'

MK Smotrich at National Union conference sends message to Jewish Home Chair: 'If Bennett wants to, he can solve the crisis in ten minutes.'

Israel lobby to AIPAC heads:

'Two-state solution dangerous and irrelevant'

'Creating groundwork for a terrorist, fundamentalist, Muslim state in heart of Israel is dangerous and lethal to security of Israel.'

Smotrich: Religionization is a good thing

National Union party launches new program to enhance Israel's Jewish character. 'Religionization is who we are'.

Who's afraid of 'Ani Maamin?'

IDF to 'tighten procedures' following singing of traditional song about faith in God at end of military ceremony.

'Camel Law' passes first reading in Knesset

Law to combat accidents caused by free-roaming Bedouin-owned camels passes 1st reading. 'The sooner it passes the more lives will be saved.'

'Why is having men and women in the same tank a problem?'

Yesh Atid MK expresses support for mixed-gender tank units, explains the difference between himself and a Jewish Home MK.

MK Smotrich:

'There is no force in the world that can move us from here'

Hundreds of youth participate in National Union conference in the Netiv Ha'avot neighborhood.

PA demands terrorist bodies be returned

PA government calls terrorist bodies amendment 'gross violation of most basic human rights.'

Government won't discuss legalization of Havat Gilad outpost

Despite promises, the government will not debate the legalization of Havat Gilad outpost. 'The time for excuses is over.'

Smotrich to the Chief of Staff: Get it together

Jewish Home MK blasts Chief of Staff's order to boycott the Chief Rabbi: Appears to be illegal.

Women in combat controversy:

Smotrich returns fire

Left furious at MK opposed to campaign encouraging female combat enlistment; MK Smotrich: 'IDF must win wars, not promote liberal values.'

Money finally released for Judea, Samaria emergency services

MK Smotrich: 'This crisis never should have happened. Nothing justifies playing with the lives of our citizens.'

Judea & Samaria MDA budget saga: Finance Committee gridlocked

Battle for Judea & Samaria MDA funding continues led by MK Bezalel Smotrich; MK Gafni closes meeting after his proposal was voted down.

Likud's 'new leadership'

'Peace Now' activists adorn Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv with sign of protest: 'Bennett and Smotrich have taken control of Likud.'

MDA resumes operations in Judea and Samaria

Following assurances by Jewish Home MK that funds will be transferred, MDA reopens Judea and Samaria branches.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

'The opposition is lying - it's good to live in Israel'

On Recommendations Law: 'Police shouldn't decide one's fate.' On Tel Aviv protests: 'We didn't see them demonstrating against Olmert.'

'No more racism on the Temple Mount!'

Activists call for end to discriminatory policies on Temple Mount, insist Jews be allowed to ascend, pray, as they wish.

Investigation of Coalition Chairman politically motivated?

MKs decry timing of police probe of MK David Bitan as politically motivated. 'Massive forces trying to overthrow Netanyahu.'

Smotrich vs. 'Just Shafir'

'Zionist Union' MK calls MK Smotrich and Minister Ariel 'criminals', Smotrich retorts: 'Politician who's done nothing in her life.'

'No funding for Yesha security? Then no budget payments'

Jewish Home MK blocks money transfers to Knesset Finance Committee until funds provided to protect Judea and Samaria buses.

'JNF Law' softened thanks to MK Smotrich

Knesset Finance Committee approves JNF Law, which would oblige the Jewish National Fund to transfer annual sums of money to state coffers.

Knesset riot:

Coalition chair tries to oust MK Smotrich from Finance Committee

Zionist Union and Jewish Home struggle against government intention to empty JNF coffers and force it to transfer funds to State.

Another coalition crisis?

'The Likud is harming the Negev'

MK Smotrich slams Coalition Chairman for removing law supported by both coalition and opposition from agenda over spat with Jewish Home.

'Only someone without children could say that'

Condemnations pour in after MK Merav Michaeli suggests that the government should raise children, and not their biological parents.

'The situation is worse than during the Obama era'

Jewish Home MK slams PM for asking US for permission for every home built in Judea and Samaria.

'Judea and Samaria construction practices must change'

MK Smotrich calls to change Judea and Samaria building permit methods saying his party must demand this immediately after holidays.

Friedman: I'll continue to push for moving US embassy

Despite comments by Trump saying US will 'give peace a chance' before moving embassy, Ambassador Friedman restates support for embassy move.

Knesset Land of Israel Lobby against BDS

MK Smotrich praises organization sending thousands of packages to Israel supporters worldwide to advance Judea and Samaria products.

'Har Adar attack is a message to Trump envoy'

MKs from across the political spectrum condemn Tuesday's terror attack in Har Adar that killed a Border Policeman and two guards.

Knesset to Supreme Court:

'Reject petitions against Regulation Law'

Knesset today submits response to petitions against Regulation Law, stresses need for legislation and systematized legislative process.

Hundreds mark anniversary of Migron destruction

Minister Ze'ev Elkin asks the residents of Migron for forgiveness as they remain homeless five years after the demolition.

'It's time to stop the Supreme Court from running wild'

MK Bezalel Smotrich called on haredi MK's to team up and pass a law that would limit the Supreme Court's powers of intervention.

'The first step towards the elimination of the Oslo Accords'

Hundreds attend National Union conference, which approves Smotrich's new diplomatic plan.

Netanyahu addresses National Union conference

"We have succeeded in building a thriving country, a world leader in economics, technology, security, cyber, and health."

'Those who don't want to live in a Jewish state can leave'

Jewish Home MK says proposal to provide economic incentives for Arabs to emigrate from Judea and Samaria will prevent Palestinian state.

MK Smotrich: 'Naming him as CEO is gross malfeasance'

The campaign to fire CEO of The Center for Jewish History for activities in anti-Zionist organizations gets boost from Israeli MK.

He offered to help someone put on tefillin - and was fined

Herzliya municipal supervisor forces Chabad man to close tefillin stand, pay heavy fine.

MK: Israel should sponsor Arab emigration

Jewish Home MK pushes plan to encourage Arab emigration from Israel, end the Palestinian Authority.

MK Smotrich won't ascend Temple Mount

Jewish Home MK says he will not take advantage of police pilot program to go up to Temple Mount "like a thief in the night."

Jewish Home MK: There is LGBT terror and dangerous brainwashing

MK Bezalel Smotrich slams Education Minister, spokesperson, for trying to appear 'enlightened.'

'Liberman is making a mockery of the settlers'

Jewish Home MK says Liberman's promise to recognize Jewish homes in a year and a half is deliberate delay.

Yitzhar resident: We're in shock

Yitzhar resident and activist Tzvi Succot cannot believe that the Defense Ministry wants to take over the Yitzhar Yeshiva. 'No violence.'

MK to Defense Minister: 'How many mosques have you seized?'

Jewish Home MK protests the Defense Minister's intention to put a company of Border Police in Yitzhar's 'Od Yosef Chai' Yeshiva.

Jewish Home MK: I won't vote with the coalition

MK Bezalel Smotrich: Government crossed red line, caved completely to terror: 'We'll pay interest on this decision in the future.'

MK: Build Synagogue on Temple Mount

MK Smotrich calls on PM to respond to violence by allowing Jews to pray at their holiest site, punish PA for terrorism, and build in Yesha.

'Strengthening the family- a major challenge'

A conference on family and familial relationships was held in Beit Shean under the title "To Awaken Love."

Justice Minister to reexamine 1985 murder conviction

Shaked says she intends to 'carry out renewed examination' of 1985 conviction of 5 Arabs charged with murdering 15-year-old Danny Katz.

'Regulation Law benefits both Jews and Arabs'

Defense Ministry finds Regulation Law is preventing the demolition of both Arab and Jewish structures in Judea and Samaria.

'Beit El Law' gets another chance

Prime Minister's Office sources say PM did not veto bill. Justice Minister pledges to bring law up Sunday.