Bezalel Smotrich

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

'I agree to primaries but I want a religious party'

MK Bezalel Smotrich says the unity between the National Union and Jewish Home won't fall apart over primaries.

Netanyahu vetoes 'Beit El Law'

PM removes from agenda law to require him to fulfill promises he made repeatedly but never kept to build 300 homes in Beit El.

'Does a religious soldier have to feel like an exception?'

MK Smotrich present at meeting on mixed service, upset by by Chief of Staff's words, says 'IDF is no place for radical feminist agendas.'

On Sunday: Right-wing ministers' test

Six ministers refuse to announce they will back bill obligating the government to fulfill promises to build in Judea and Samaria.

'Law to require government to fulfill promises must pass'

MK Smotrich says MKs who said PM must fulfill promise to build in Beit El must vote for bill or violate their own promises.

The end of the Supreme Court's anti-settler discrimination

Knesset gives preliminary approval to law mandating Judea and Samaria issues be handled in regional courts instead of Supreme Court.

National Union bypasses haredim from the right

Faction demands PM act to enable independent legal representation for rabbinate in High Court hearing on Kotel issue.

Will new courts protect settlers from Civil Admin. overreach?

Government gives backing to bill which would establish courts for Judea and Samaria, enable residents to challenge administrative decisions.

Smotrich catches Amnesty red-handed

MK Bezalel Smotrich calls for depriving organization status after it called for economic boycott of Israel, violating Boycott Law.

'Administrative detention periods for minors to be reduced'

Says deputy AG Nizri during discussion on Anti-Terrorism Law, dealing with restraining orders and administrative detentions inside Israel.

'There is a limit to the trampling of our national honor'

MK Smotrich calls on PM to insist that Israeli officials accompany US President to Western Wall, vows to have MKs at site during visit.

Jewish Home MK: Everyone wants to live in Israel

MK Bezalel Smotrich says every Jew wants to live in Israel, 'we're all part of the amazing Israeli story.'

Smotrich warns against renewal of negotiations with PA

MK Betzalel Smotrich(Jewish Home) referred in an Arutz Sheva interview to the Trump-Abbas meeting and to the building freeze.

Jewish Home MK: Ya'alon is abusing the bereaved

MK Bezalel Smotrich attacks former Defense Minister, says Ya'alon is using victims' families to forward political agenda.

MK Smotrich:

'We can't let Netanyahu let building plans fade away'

Smotrich on Security Cabinet decision: 'Experience has shown that Netanyahu gets bad marks on results. Why should this time be different?'

'It's a great honor to help Chabad'

MK Smotrich tours Chabad institutions in Beitar Illit, Kfar Chabad. 'I'll do whatever I can to help.'

Land of Israel Lobby:

Resist all construction restrictions

Israel Lobby chiefs appeal to PM, ministers ahead of cabinet meeting this evening, demanding they not agree to restrict building to blocs.

'Emerging structure of broadcasting corporation is a monster'

MK Smotrich warns Netanyahu on replacing Kahlon, Bennett with Herzog, 'Right will be out and we will return bigger in the next elections.'

Netanyahu, Kahlon still working to end coalition crisis

PM Netanyahu meets Finance Minister in attempt to hammer out agreement on broadcasting authority to end ongoing coalition crisis.

Rabbi Shmuel Tal publishes support for MK Smotrich

Rabbi Shmuel Tal sends letter of support for MK Smotrich after MK was criticized for suggesting Religious Zionists delay enlistment.

27 million NIS to Judea and Samaria

Finance Committee okays money to bulletproof Judea and Samaria buses.

Bennett slams Smotrich: The IDF is us

Jewish Home leader slams own MK for article calling on religious pre-military programs to delay enlistment of students in IDF.

'Start voting process on Maaleh Adumim law on Sunday'

Jewish Home MK says government needs to keep commitment, vote to annex Maaleh Adumim.

'Netanyahu is cooking up a Palestinian state'

Jewish Home MK Smotrich warns that Netanyahu is drawing up a diplomatic move that will result in Palestinian state.

Likud seeks to delay annexation bill

Coalition chairman asks Jewish Home to postpone vote on sovereignty over Maaleh Adumim.

'Stop trying to intimidate us on annexation'

Land of Israel Lobby hits back at Liberman claims Trump administration warned Israel against annexation.

Zionist Union MK: Investigate Smotrich

MK Stav Shafir demands the Attorney General look into the legality of the construction process of MK Bezalel Smotrich's home.

'AG blatantly sabotaging government'

Jewish Home MK slams Attorney General's plan to testify against Regulation Law. 'This behavior is absurd and needs to be banned.'

MK Smotrich: No Regulation Law can help against self-hatred

MK Bezalel Smotrich responded dismissively to Channel 2 report claiming he was in conflict of interests when he promoted Regulation Law.

MK Smotrich: I can explain Regulation Law because I wrote it

MK Smotrich submits 'urgent request' to High Court calling for a correct interpretation of the Regulation Law to save the 9 Ofra homes.

MK Smotrich sets sights on Supreme Court

Anticipating High Court rejection of Regulation Law, Jewish Home MK plans enabling bill to reinstate laws struck down by Court.

'This is a new day for Judea and Samaria'

MK Bezalel Smotrich says the Regulation Law is historic in more ways than one.

MKs welcome approval of Regulation Law

MKs from Likud and Jewish Home welcome the passing of the Regulation Law, which passed its second and third readings.

Likud MK slams Bennett, Netanyahu

Oren Hazan slams Education Minister, Prime Minister, Defense Minister, says they're leftists.

Likud MK: Bennett needs to quit over Amona

MK Oren Hazan meets Jewish Home MK Bezalel Smotrich in Amona, says Jewish Home should be ashamed of themselves, Bennett should quit.

'The demoliton of Amona is like a violent rape'

Jewish Home MK slams Supreme Court ruling against Amona, says eviction will be as painful 'as a brutal rape'.

People of Amona, your struggle was not in vain

MK Smotrich hopes sanity prevails and court approves Amona draft plan. 'We are mobilized to move caravans within 48 hours'

'Shopping bag law is degrading and unnecessary'

Jewish Home MK who once praised law charging customers tax on each shopping bag finds shopping 'degrading' under the law.

Smotrich to PM: Shabbat commerce violates coalition agreement

MK Betzalel Smotrich(Jewish Home) tells PM that government approval of Shabbat commerce would violate coalition agreement.

MK Smotrich: Amona ought to have decided differently

MK Smotrich comments on Amona's decision not to accept the government's relocation proposal for the community.

Student responsible for Netanyahu noose poster questioned

Bezalel student responsible for hanging a poster of PM Netanyahu with a noose questioned under warning. Smotrich criticizes the move.

MK Smotrich: We are not giving up on Amona

MK Bezalel Smotrich says compromise on Regulation Law was necessary to save 4,000 homes, but Jewish Home is not giving up on Amona.

Jewish Home MK: Great decisions bring great opposition

MK Smotrich says left's outrage shows how dramatic Regulation Law is, says he stands with Amona residents.

Smotrich: I'm willing to apologize if I insulted PM

MK Bezalel Smotrich says he has 'great respect' for PM, but it's 'no secret' they have deep ideological disagreements.

Report: Netanyahu kicks Smotrich out of Amona discussion

Netanyahu reportedly kicks out Jewish Home MK out of his office due to comments he made about Netanyahu in Haaretz interview.

Haaretz: MK Smotrich the most dangerous man on the right

Haaretz published an interview with MK Bezalel Smotrich Thursday, warning he represents a greater threat than any other figure on the right.

Amona residents: We're not objects that can be thrown around

Amona residents, Jewish Home lawmakers reject Attorney General's proposal to move the community to temporary structures.

MK Glick: My relative committed suicide due to his divorce

Likud MK calls attention to plight of divorced fathers, notes high rate of suicide.

MK Smotrich kicked out of committee discussion by Arab MK

Arab MK Aida Touma-Suleima had MK Bezalel Smotrich kicked out of the Committee on the Status of Women rather than listen to him.

Smotrich: High Court's Amona decision "cold and callous"

MK Betzalel Smotrich(Jewish Home) described the High Court's decision to reject postponement of Amona evacuation as "cold and callous".

New law okays ban on entry for Israel boycotters

A new law banning individuals and organizations who boycott Israel from entering Israel's borders passes first Knesset reading.

New Amona law gains backing in coalition

Likud, Jewish Home MKs unite behind new legislation to normalize Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

'Even Peres knew Maaleh Adumim is a consensus'

MK Bezalel Smotrich rejects criticism over inclusion of former President in campaign for the annexation of Maaleh Adumim.

'A little more to the right'

National Union campaign looks to nudge Knesset to the right.

Amnesty International to receive limited tax benefits

New amendment may prevent anti-Israel organizations from receiving tax benefits after Amnesty International granted benefits for one year.

Amnesty International doesn't deserve special tax status

MK Smotrich receives support from other MKs for his call to remove Amnesty International from list of organizations that get tax benefits.

Smotrich: Radio host's remarks were pointless

Director of Reshet Bet national radio reprimands host for asking MK Bezalel Smotrich an offensive question.

Anarchists heckle Knesset Land of Israel Lobby south of Hevron

Members of the Knesset's  Land of Israel Caucus touring the Har Hevron regional council and were assaulted and heckled by anarchists.

'Knesset must decide Amona's fate, not Supreme Court'

'Stop blaming the Supreme Court,' says Jewish Home MK. 'If government does not stop the demolitions, it will have lost its right to exist.'

'The police have hit a new low'

11 Jews arrested for praying outside of Temple Mount