Bezalel Smotrich

Smotrich at impact site:

Iranian regime will fall, Hezbollah will pay a price

At the Ramat Gan strike site, Bezalel Smotrich tells Arutz Sheva that Iran’s missile launches are declining as the IDF targets launchers and leadership.

Smotrich reports: Progress in recovery of son injured in battle

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reports slight improvement in condition of son Benaya, who was injured during IDF operations in southern Lebanon.

'Thanks for saving my son'

Smotrich's moving hospital visit

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visits Galilee Medical Center to thank staff who treated his wounded son and fellow soldiers.

Netanyahu, Smotrich declare

Draft Law will not advance, Budget approval to be accelerated

The Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance issued a joint statement regarding the state budget and clarified that some of the planned benefits will be canceled - due to the cost of the war.

After his son was wounded

Smotrich: At the hospital, we learned of the miracle

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich spoke about his son, Benaya Hebron, who was wounded in a mortar attack on the Lebanese border.

Smotrich to bereaved father: 'We'll rebuild destroyed synagogue'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich promises to order quick response to damage at site of Beit Shemesh missile strike, with goal of rebuilding synagogue as soon as possible.

Smotrich's son injured on Lebanon border

Son of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich injured during military operation in Lebanon, family says he is doing well.

Smotrich: Pray for the welfare of US service members

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls on Israelis to pray for the welfare and safety of US service members fighting alongside IDF soldiers against Iran.

9.4 billion NIS per week

Smotrich urges easing war restrictions to boost economy

Finance Ministry seeks easing of restrictions as war with Iran seen costing NIS 9.4 billion per week.

It could be cheap here:

Smotrich bypassed the vote and signed a new order

After the Knesset plenum rejected the order to expand the VAT exemption to $150, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed a new order raising the exemption to $130, which will take effect at midnight.

The road that will 'eliminate' a Palestinian state

Ministers Smotrich and Regev inaugurated the beginning of work to pave the new Route 45, which will connect eastern Binyamin with Route 443.

Bank of Israel leaves interest rate unchanged at 4%

The Monetary Committee of the Bank of Israel decided to leave the interest rate unchanged at 4%. The Finance Minister sharply criticized the decision.

Likud MKs against Smotrich's bill

Likud MKs promise to vote against Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's order raising exemption ceiling for personal imports to $150.

Finance Minister on milk shortage: We will pass the reform

Residents around Israel report shortage of milk in grocery stores, limits on per-customer purchasing.

Smotrich:

'The goal - abolish Oslo, encourage Arab emigration'

The Religious Zionist Party holds an event marking the "Settlement Revolution," which includes the establishment of dozens of new outposts and the strengthening of Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria.

Smotrich to Arab MK:

'You're killing each other, are we to blame?'

The finance minister confronted MK Iman Khatib-Yassin regarding the recent uptick in violence among Arab communities.

Smotrich: Set a new policy for returning hostages

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "Bring the Law to Adopt the Conclusions of the Shamgar Committee to the Cabinet for Decision."

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

'Attack in Bnei Brak is sacrilege'

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich described the riot against soldiers in Bnei Brak as sacrilegious and demanded haredi leaders condemn them.

1st time since 1967

Cabinet approves renewal of land registration in Yesha

The government has approved the proposal by Ministers Levin, Smotrich, and Katz to renew land registration procedures in Judea and Samaria after decades.

Poll:

Smotrich gains strength, coalition soars to 66 seats

Channel 14 poll shows a slight increase for the right-wing bloc to 66 seats, with Netanyahu leading in the prime ministerial race with 57% compared to 19% for Bennett.

Smotrich warns the left about Bennett

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich estimated that former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will transfer votes from left-wing voters to the right in the upcoming elections. And what did he say when asked if he would shake Bennett's hand?

Smotrich lashes out: 'You weren't there'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich lashes out at Israel's banking system, accusing them of failing to step up to the plate during the war.

Smotrich:

'Destroy the Iranian regime, there is no other way'

Finance Minister and Religious Zionist Party leader Bezalel Smotrich said in an interview with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News that Israel cannot tolerate the continued existence of Iran’s current regime.

Cabinet moves to change legal statuses in Judea and Samaria

The cabinet approved a series of significant decisions affecting the settlements that change the legal and civil reality in Judea and Samaria, led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Smotrich's revolution continues

5 settlements officially regularized

Recognition has been granted to five new settlements, joining 20 others that were recently regularized. Smotrich: "We are killing the idea of a Palestinian state."

Poll:

Coalition bloc passes Netanyahu’s opponents

Regardless of whether the Arab parties run together or not, poll finds that the coalition bloc will secure more seats than Netanyahu’s opponents.

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'We are committed to destroying Hamas, we will not stop'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich spoke at the Religious Zionism school principals’ conference in Eilat and addressed the need to strip Hamas of its weapons, 'We will have to return to fighting.'

After the threat: Dairy farmers back down

Hours after the Ministry of Finance announced that Minister Smotrich intends to cancel tariffs in the dairy sector due to the shortage of milk, the dairy farmers suspend their strike.

To protest reforms:

Dairy farmers to stop supplying milk

Producers warn the overhaul will devastate local farming as Smotrich says a milk halt would expose the failures of centralized control.

Jumpstarting the north

Government approves emergency plan for northern Israel

Plan approved for immediate implementation includes the establishment of a university in Kiryat Shmona, economic and demographic acceleration, and grants for businesses.

Budget drama

Smotrich warns: We'll dissolve the Knesset

Budget vote delayed to Wednesday due to haredi parties' demand to pass Draft Law.

Ben Gvir’s call: Enough with the naïveté

During the Cabinet meeting, ministers voice strong opposition to opening the Rafah crossing and transferring control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority.

Cornerstone laid for new community in Gush Etzion

New community of Yatziv, formerly Shdema, inaugurated in Gush Etzion. A mezuzah was affixed and a tree planted, marking the start of civilian life on the former IDF base.

Smotrich demands

Cabinet discussion on legislation to address kidnapping threat

The Finance Minister calls on the Prime Minister to convene a discussion to advance the legislative proposal of MK Ohad Tal to anchor the conclusions of the Shamgar Committee in law.

New town breaks ground in Samaria

The town of Rehavam has begun construction as part of the government plan to bring one million residents to Samaria.

In first:

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange trading on Friday

Israel's stock exchange moves from Sunday-Thursday to align with global trading.

Defense Minister intensifies war against burning garbage

Amendment to security order to allow improved enforcement, deter environmental offenders.

Poll:

General Winter could turn Religious Zionists' fate around

Channel 13 poll finds that while the Religious Zionist party would find itself outside the Knesset in the next elections, Brigadier General Ofer Winter could change that.

As Netanyahu presses, will Smotrich give up his spot at the top?

According to a Galei Tzahal report, Netanyahu has discussed steps to save the Religious Zionist list amid fears the party may not pass the electoral threshold.

In Depth:

Smotrich's milk reforms and Israel's dairy cartel

The recent reforms to Israel's milk market challenge a combination of policy and tradition dating back to some of the state's earliest agricultural enterprises. What will this reform achieve - and why now?

Smotrich:

We'll remove garbage from Palestinian Authority at their expense

Israel to remove waste caused by illegal fires set by Palestinian Authority Arabs, charge bill to Palestinian Authority.

Smotrich:

'They're trying to silence me in a disgraceful way'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to critics of his statements against the Supreme Court, insisting that he was expressing the will of the people.

'Dangerous terror army': Smotrich's dramatic warning

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sharply criticized what he called "the biggest threat to the security of Israeli citizens": Thousands of weapons in the hands of crime and terror organizations in the Arab sector.

New base in Samaria town emptied during Disengagement

Twenty years after the Disengagement Plan, the Menashe Brigade headquarters is leaving Ein Shemer and returning to central Samaria.

Smotrich's revolution:

Jurisdiction areas for Homesh and seven other settlements

IDF Central Command chief Avi Bluth signs orders for eight new jurisdiction areas in Judea and Samaria, paving the way for construction and development.

Smotrich on QatarGate

'Even if Netanyahu didn't know, it's a problem'

Minister Smotrich addressed the QatarGate scandal at the National Education Conference: "This is absolute madness. I'm shocked by the correspondence that was published."

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

Supreme Planning Council to discuss doubling Yitzhar

Supreme Planning Council to approve the deposit of a plan for the construction of 398 new housing units in Yitzhar. Minister Smotrich: 'Strengthening Jewish communities in Samaria - after years of anticipation.'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'We have launched the return to Sa-Nur in northern Samaria'

Supreme Planning Council to approve comprehensive construction plans in Sa-Nur. Minister Smotrich: 'Sa-Nur is returning home not with slogans, but with plans, budgets, roads and facts on the ground.'

Civil Administration moves to new civilian building in Binyamin

Civil Administration’s civilian units relocate from military base to permanent facility in Sha’ar Binyamin, 'a historic step toward separating military and civilian life and advancing de facto sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.'

Smotrich signs order: VAT exemption limit increased to $150

Finance Minister Smotrich's move raises the VAT exemption ceiling for purchases from abroad. Business owners oppose the move.

'No settlements in Gaza

Defense Minister walks back comments on Gaza communities

Defense Minister Israel Katz walks back statement that Israel will establish youth communities based on the IDF in Gaza.

Smotrich:

'Dismantle PA, apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Finance Minister Smotrich urges the Prime Minister to demand Gaza's full demilitarization from President Trump, calls the Palestinian Authority a mistake that must be dismantled.

Start making your wishlist:

Personal import VAT exemption to increase to $150 on Wednesday

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is set to expand the VAT exemption on personal imports from $75 to $150, a move expected to lower costs, boost competition, and expand consumer choice.

Smotrich declares

'Families will return to Sa-Nur soon'

In a festive ceremony marking 50 years since the establishment of Kedumim, hundreds of residents from the settlement participated.

Draft of bill published

How the Nukhba terrorists will be prosecuted

The bill establishes a military tribunal mechanism for prosecuting participants in the October 7 attack, with the authority to impose the death penalty and without the possibility of future release.

3,380 dunams declared state land for new city Mishmar Yehuda

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich continues work to create new city Mishmar Yehuda. 'This is another step in advancing de facto sovereignty in the area'

Reservists' families protest outside Finance Minister's home

Families of IDF reservists in Samaria hold demonstration outside Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's home in Kedumim, demanding he oppose the current Draft Law proposal.

Crisis is impetus for growth:

US directors tour Israel, hear briefing on economic resilience

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich briefs visiting US finance directors in Jerusalem on Israel’s economic resilience amid ongoing security challenges.

Religious Zionist party:

No final decision made on draft exemption bill

After a tense internal meeting with senior rabbis, the party agreed to push for changes but appears ready to back the government’s draft bill despite public criticism.

Jordan:

Israel has no right to sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Jordan’s Foreign Ministry issued a harsh condemnation of Smotrich’s rejection of a Palestinian state and Israel’s plans to expand communities in Judea and Samaria.