Bezalel Smotrich

Which MKs are promoting individual liberty and free markets?

Liberty Index ranks the Knesset parties and MKs, revealing who is protecting personal liberty from government intrusion - and who is not.

'Liberman's anti-terror plan will hurt Yesha Jews'

Prominent MKs write to Defense Minister saying his plan to combat terror in Judea and Samaria leaves Jewish residents out in the cold.

Smotrich fought for Judea-Samaria - and won

Knesset is expected to pass a law which would equate Judea-Samaria residents with the rest of Israel in one important area - tax breaks.

Law delaying retirement for grieving parents passes unanimously

A law proposed by MK Bezalel Smotrich that will delay retirement for parents who lost children in tragic circumstances passes unanimously.

Smotrich: Why aren't free speech lovers behind Rabbi Levinstein?

MK Bezalel Smotrich decries campaign against Eli academy head Rabbi Yigal Levinstein.

'They want to uproot the Jewish nature of the IDF'

MK Mualem: "The campaign against new IDF Chief Rabbi stems from terrifying ignorance"

MK Smotrich: If Amona falls - so will the coalition

MK Bezalel Smotrich took the Knesset podium today with a warning: the destruction of the town Amona will dissolve the coalition.

'Netanyahu giving away entire neighborhood to Arabs'

Approval for massive extension of J-m Arab neighborhood paves way for future division of city, blocks Jewish development in key area.

Smotrich: We need a new direction

Smotrich warns Netanyahu that support for a Palestinian state is "fueling" terrorism.

'Netanyahu thinks everyone is stupid'

MKs Yigal Guetta and Bezalel Smotrich blast PM for recycling an old tender for construction in Kiryat Arba instead of issuing a fresh one.

New life for beleaguered family values in Knesset

MKs and others to work to protect the nuclear family structure, called "most critical Israeli asset."

'No water for Samarian Jews? No money for Civil Administration'

Member of Finance Committee pledges to halt funding of Arab infrastructure if Jewish water needs not addressed.

'The days of uprooting communities are over'

Minister Uri Ariel and members of Tekuma visit Amona, vow that it will not be demolished.

Rabbi Levanon under investigation after Reform complaint

Rabbi Elyakim Levanon questioned for suggesting withholding gas from Arab motorists, supporting MK Smotrich.

IDF goes to war against its soldier

MK Smotrich demands explanation for reports that IDF hired top private lawyer to prosecute soldier for shooting neutralized terrorist.

Abbas fires Shechem governor - over Passover sacrifice?

PA head fires Ahram Rajoub with no reason; speculation is Abbas is angry he took part in Samaritan sacrifice with MKs Smotrich and Zohar.

Netanyahu promises to 'settle score' with bus bomb terrorists

After Jerusalem bus bombing PM vows to bring terrorists to justice. Hamas and Islamic Jihad organizations praise bombing.

Bearded Israeli soldiers barred from Yad Vashem ceremony

Beard saga continues: IDF commanders ban unshaven troops from Holocaust memorial, prompting suggestions of discrimination.

'I thought democracy included me too, I was wrong'

MK's wife returns fire over media backlash, after she called for separate pregnancy wards for Jewish and Arab women.

Bennett: Arabs, too, are created in the Image of God

Jewish Home party leader criticizes MK's opposition to treating Jewish and Arab women in the same ward; 'The Right doesn't hate Arabs.'

Smotrich: Who would want to lie next to a potential terrorist?

MK doubles down on controversial comments, says wife 'wouldn’t want to lie near a baby who might want to murder her baby years from now.'

'New mothers want rest, not Arab feasts'

Report finds that maternity wards separate between Jewish, Arab patients. MK Tibi: 'We must not give in to such racist attitudes.'

High Court: Private conversions recognized for citizenship

Chief Rabbi slams giving official recognition to 'unsupervised pirate conversion industry,' MK Smotrich vows to draft a bill against it.

'Israeli sovereignty to the Tigris and the Euphrates'

Jewish Home MK protests government and slams Herzog for his 'policy of withdrawal,' calls for annexation of Judea-Samaria.

Jewish Home MK: Annex Judea/Samaria, pay Arabs to emigrate

Bezalel Smotrich offers alternative peace plan to the two-state solution, calls for annexation of Judea and Samaria.

MK Smotrich: Stabber of any age mustn't come home alive

Jewish Home MK says shooting terrorists dead, including young ones, is 'the ABC of morality.'

Yaalon: We cannot lose our humanity to anger

Defense Minister Yaalon defends rejection by IDF Chief of Staff of Talmudic 'slogan'; 'Woe to us if we do not protect our own humanity.'

Smotrich opposes Netanyahu's law to oust Arab MKs

As Joint Arab List MKs boycott discussion on law proposal, Jewish Home's Smotrich becomes unlikely ally, note law open to abuse.

Smotrich erupts over IDF Rabbinate reorganization

During Knesset committee meeting MK Bezalel Smotrich called plan to reorganize IDF Rabbinate 'underhanded opportunism'.

Smotrich breaks promise on Hevron eviction

After vow to not vote with coalition until Jews returned to their homes, Jewish Home MK claims 'public responsibility obligates me.'

'Europe's decision also goes against the Oslo Accords'

Legal Grounds organization says EU decision to separate Judea-Samaria from rest of Israel violates Oslo Accords.

Smotrich slams Ya'alon's 'shameful' rhetoric against 'settlers'

Outrage over Hevron eviction heats up after Defense Ministers calls 200 Jewish residents 'intruders.'

Druze Deputy Minister: 'Do not evict Jews'

Kara, together with Hazan and Smotrich, issue PM an ultimatum on Hevron eviction, Minister Elkin calls to 'deal with PA executions first.'

Smotrich: IDF top brass undermining army's Jewish identity

MK Bezalel Smotrich slams the proposal to remove the "Jewish Identity" department from the IDF Rabbinate. "This undermines the Rabbinate."

'I expect MKs Saadi and Smotrich to condemn terror'

PM Netanyahu says he expects all MKs to condemn rampant Arab terror, but that Smotrich should also come out against 'Jewish terror.'

Gafni tells Smotrich haredim 'hate' religious Zionists

Finance Committee meetings erupts after the UTJ chairman accuses Jewish Home MK of being a 'greedy zealot.'

'Zionism wins': Knesset approves Settlement Division bill

New law will enshrine legal status of Settlement Division in funding and developing rural Jewish communities across Israel.

Bill: Allow Jews to pray on Temple Mount

MK Bezalel Smotrich's bill to ensure full freedom of access, worship to every religion at every Israeli holy site - Temple Mount included.

Duma protest arrives on MK's doorstep

Protestors waited all night in the freezing cold in tent outside Bezalel Smotrich's door to demand change in ISA interrogation tactics.

'UTJ forgot it's part of the coalition'

Jewish Home MK refuses to vote on budgetary issues after MK Moshe Gafni scraps needs of Judea-Samaria, Gaza belt from agenda.

Poverty statistics inflated, says MK

Jewish Home's Smotrich says while gaps are worrisome, today's poor are much less poor than those of 20 years ago.

'Coordinated leftist campaign' against WZO's Settlement Division

MK Smotrich leads fight to push through law to regulate the operations of the Settlement Division of World Zionist Organization.

Bill: Close mosques which incite terrorism

Similar bills are already underway in France and the US, MK Bezalel Smotrich notes.

MK: State is hounding nationalist protesters

Five youths who protested against planned razing of synagogue face up to 20 years in jail.

Opposition tears into Jewish Home's MK Smotrich

Smotrich has become the prime minister, says Labor head Herzog. Yesh Atid: Smotrich sold out soldiers.

MKs boycott EU in response to 'settlement' labeling decision

Two Jewish Home MKs exchange their cars in tit-for-tat move against EU discrimination.

Jewish Home MKs boycott Knesset over Judea-Samaria freeze

Bezalel Smotrich and Shuli Muallem boycott vote citing PM's string of 'broken promises' on building in J'lem, Judea-Samaria.

MK Smotrich: Rabin rally was political

Jewish Home MK explained to leftist TV hosts why he did not attend the rally.

Barbs Fly Between Haredi and Religious Zionist MK

'I'd rather be a leftist than tied to Jewish Home,' a bitter Moshe Gafni tells Bezalel Smotrich at Finance Committee meeting.

Jewish Home MK: Let's Force Netanyahu to Get Tough on Terror

MK Bezalel Smotrich wants his faction to strong-arm Netanyahu into undoing construction freeze.

Netanyahu Vows 'All-Out War' on Terror

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu pledges 'iron fist,' much tougher steps to be taken against terrorists than in the past.

Is the Government's Wafer-Thin Majority in Danger?

Narrow 61-MK majority at risk, as Jewish Home MK threatens to vote against gov't if decisive action not taken to quell terrorism.

Bill: Two Years' Prison for Rock-Throwers - Teens Included

Proposal also to sanction police using greater force to catch terrorists; rock-throwers who cause death to be charged with murder.

Jewish Home MK: Israelis Are Afraid to Visit the Kotel

Arab terror preventing Israelis from coming to Western Wall to pray, says MK Smotrich - and something must be done.

'When You Ruin IDF's Deterrence, Expect Arab Attacks'

When the government limits defensive activity , it should not be surprised when Arabs attack, says MK Bezalel Smotrich (Jewish Home).

Jewish Home MK: Support Top Cop Appointment

MK Smotrich calls on religious Zionists to back Gal Hirsch's selection, citing the 'hysteria' among police brass.

Jewish Home MK: High Court's Ruling on Allan is 'Legitimate'

MK Smotrich says that while he doesn't like the Court’s decision to cancel the administrative detention of Mohammed Allan, it is legitimate.

Jewish Home MK in Hot Water for 'Anti-Gay' Remarks

MKs from Left and Right rush to condemn Bezalel Smotrich, while Ometz files petition against him with Knesset Ethics Committee.

Jewish Home MK: Bennett 'Censors Torah'

MK Smotrich slams his party chief, after Bennett criticized his position on homosexuality. Says gay people control the media.

Homosexuals 'Trample Whoever Stands in their Way'

Jewish Home's MK Smotrich finds himself under fire as 'homophobe' after murder in gay parade, but stands firm in defense of family values.