Bezalel Smotrich

MK Meir Cohen, Torah is the cornerstone of our nation

Answering MK Meir Cohen of the Yesh Atid party's words in the Knesset - not only shameful but also deeply disturbing.

Smotrich to Gallant:

There was no authority to demolish Israeli homes on Mt. Hebron

Bezalel Smotrich claims the demolition of Israeli homes on Mt. Hebron violates agreements between parties and with the IDF.

Commander attempted to subvert Minister Smotrich's instructions

Despite Smotrich's refusal to authorize the move, IDF Central Command commander decided to demolish Jewish structures on Mt. Hebron.

'You abandoned them'

Yesh Atid MK blames Smotrich for October 7th massacre

MK Meir Cohen claimed the government was responsible for the massacre. Smotrich: 'I wasn't the one who applauded Gaza disengagement.'

Smotrich's condition for supporting hostage deal

After voicing opposition, the Religious Zionism party voted in favor of the hostage deal thanks to a clause added to the Cabinet decision.

Religious Zionist ministers support hostage deal

Minister Smotrich: 'This is a good deal that will contribute to raising national morale. Fighting will resume until Hamas is destroyed.'

Religious Zionist Party:

'Proposed deal is bad - we must not agree to it'

Religious Zionist Party: "deal for release of the hostages is bad for Israel's security, bad for the hostages and bad for the IDF soldiers"

Ben Gvir at Cabinet meeting:

'We cannot give Gaza fuel. What's next, soccer and sports?'

National Security Minister against entry of fuel into the Gaza Strip: We cannot give them these conditions.

Smotrich to Gallant:

'Security officials working to replace Hamas with PA'

Finance Minister says defense officials acting against Cabinet decision not to deal with issue of who will rule Gaza after Hamas defeated.

Smotrich:

'Sinwar is still setting conditions? Time to show some strength'

Minister Smotrich criticizes the conduct vis-à-vis the negotiations for the release of the hostages.

PA returns tax funds to Israel over offset of Gaza funds

PA refuses to accept the money that Israel collects on its behalf following Cabinet decision to offset funds intended for the Gaza Strip.

Smotrich demands:

Sterile security zones around Judea and Samaria communities

Finance Minister demands IDF prevent Palestinian Arabs from approaching Jewish communities and roads.

State-backed loans to be offered to keep businesses afloat

The Finance Ministry will offer a variety of loans to businesses affected by the war to mitigate the economic damage to Israel.

Smotrich: Cabinet is changing the approach to the PA

Finance Minister Smotrich commented that the Cabinet has decided on a series of steps to withhold funds from the Palestinian Authority.

Netanyahu: 'We will win militarily and economically'

Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a series of measures to counter the financial impacts of the war.

In contrast to Smotrich:

Defense Minister Gallant calls to continue funding PA

Defense Minister says transfer of funds to PA vital for maintaining stability in Judea and Samaria.

Due to support of Hamas:

Finance Minister Smotrich calls to stop funding PA

Finance Minister Smotrich instructed to halt transferring funds that are collected for the PA until the cabinet decides on the matter.

Smotrich quadruples budget of Innovation Auth. Fast-Track prgm.

Finance Minister increases budget from NIS 100 million to 400 million to support startups facing difficulties during the war.

Smotrich details wartime economy plans

Finance Minister Smotrich told reporters the steps the government is taking to counter economic impacts of the war.

Smotrich:

'We failed, I take responsibility for what was and what will be'

Minister Smotrich discussed the tragic massacre of soldiers and civilians by Hamas terrorists in southern Israel.

Liberal US Jewish groups owe an apology to Bezalel Smotrich

He is not an extremist or a radical. He simply told the the unpalatable truth and he has, sadly, been proven to have been right. Op-ed.

Smotrich: 'We will give all the monetary backing needed to win'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says he is personally ensuring that everyone impacted by the war will receive compensation.

Finance Min.: 'Unity and cohesion are the call of the hour'

Heads of Religious Zionist parties urge opposition parties to join emergency unity government. 'Israel is in a state of emergency.'

Defense officials:

'The road was closed to maintain the safety of the Jews'

Defense officials respond to Smotrich's criticism of the decision to close Highway 60 to Israeli traffic during Huwara terrorist's funeral.

Smotrich to Gantz:

'Let's celebrate together on the streets of Tel Aviv'

Finance Minister announces he will join Rosh Yehudi's Simchat Torah celebrations, calls on Gantz to join.

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

Closing Samaria highway 'unacceptable and illogical'

Finance Minister Smotrich wrote to the PRime Minister to demand an investigation into the decision to close a major Samaria road.

Smotrich demands:

'Close the shops in Huwara'

Minister Smotrich speaks to Netanyahu amid security escalation, makes clear to him that the current situation cannot continue.

Israeli Finance Minister speaks with Ukrainian counterpart

The two discussed plans to assist pilgrims returning from Uman to Israel and decided to continue the correspondence in the future.

Critics blast Smotrich for steps to strengthen Judea and Samaria

International media quotes critics of Finance Minister who oppose his steps to strengthen governance in Judea and Samaria.

'I stamp on all of you':

Religious woman attacked while at memorial service for father

A religious woman asked a man to join a quorum so Kaddish could be said for her father, and he verbally assaulted her.

'Netanyahu want's 2nd Oslo'

Reports of arms transfer to PA leave government in upheaval

Ministers and MKs from Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit are furious. Defense Minister Gallant denies transfer of 1,500 weapons occurred.

Smotrich responds to NSC head:

'I don't know who he represents'

Minister Smotrich responds to Hanegbi's statement that talks are underway with the PA on concessions as part of a deal with Saudi Arabia.

Finance Minister Smotrich:

'I want compromise but insist on change in judicial selection'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told a party meeting that he will demand a change in the judicial appointments committee.

Smotrich demands UTJ MK retract anti-Zionist remarks

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich lashed out at a UTJ MK who claimed that 'the Zionists didn't prevent the Holocaust'.

Former Mossad chief concerned about Ben Gvir and Smotrich

Tamir Pardo claims that the presence of Ben Gvir and Smotrich in the government endangers the "vital" settlement enterprise.

Regulation of Avigail, Asael and Beit Hogla set in motion

The communities will join the jurisdictions of their respective regional councils and plans to allow for their development will be advanced.

Haredi parties to Netanyahu: No more compromises on Draft Law

'We are not interested in whether or not there'll be a reform - on the Draft Law, we will not compromise,' haredi source tells PM Netanyahu.

Smotrich: The Supreme Court is stealing our votes

Finance Minister says Supreme Court cannot invalidate a Basic Law ahead of rally outside the court.

PA electric bill:

Finance Ministry to collect millions from Palestinian Authority

New plan allows Israel to deduct 20-30 million NIS each month from money passed to Palestinian Authority, for repayment of electricity debt.

Smotrich: Protest has not managed to damage economy

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reports that the judicial reform protests have caused minimal damage to Israel's economy.

Smotrich:

'PA's incitement to blame for terror attack'

Finance Minister says Palestinian Authority creates a supportive environment for terrorism after 1 killed in ramming attack.

Smotrich rolls out new oversight plan

The Finance Ministry will work with a series of other authorities to prevent government money from going to organized crime.

Smotrich against the US:

'We saw how they acted in Afghanistan and Iraq'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that no one is as ethical as Israel and that the US has no right to criticize the Israeli government.

Smotrich:

'A shekel won't be sent until we know it won't reach criminals'

Finance Minister says he is stopping the 'crime organizations' commandeering of funds that are meant for the Arab authorities.'

Achievement for Smotrich:

Arab budgets to be transferred through supervision mechanisms

Agreements on budgets for Arab authorities following five-hour meeting which concluded on Sunday night.

Shouting in Cabinet meeting: 'Not one shekel to Arab sector'

Tensions grew at a recent Cabinet meeting as Finance Minister Smotrich continued to refuse to transfer funds to the Arab community.

Smotrich to meet Arab municipal leaders, Ben-Gvir opposes

In a meeting initiated by Shin Bet director, Finance Minister will discuss his decision to delay the transfer of funds to the Arab sector

'Private land' is fluid:

Smotrich addresses criticism on outpost eviction

Finance Minister says eviction at the A'ira Shahar was not preventable since it's on private land that can not be regulated.

Anti-government protesters gather outside Smotrich's home

Protesters stood outside the Minister's home with a mock-up of some of the Ten Commandments to 'remind him of the heritage he left behind.'

Smotrich to INN:

'There will be an appropriate Zionist answer to terrorism'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks to INN minutes after returning from scene of murderous attack near Hebron.

Smotrich:

'Millions for criminal organizations? Not on my watch'

Smotrich reacted strongly to Kalman Liebeskind's column proving that funds designated for the Arab sector end up in criminal organizations.

Report:

The plan to encourage Israelis to move to Judea and Samaria

The US State Department condemned Bezalel Smotrich's plan to allocate funds to make life in the region more attractive.

Evacuation of A'ira Shahar

MK Amichai Eliyahu vs. Smotrich: 'He made a huge mistake'

Minister of Heritage Amichai Eliyahu attacked his colleague after the evacuation of the outpost this morning.

Smotrich:

'We want to settle everywhere, but there are laws'

Finance Minister reacts to evacuation of A'ira Shahar hill, Fitch affirmation of Israel's credit rating.

Arab community authorities increase protests against Smotrich

Leaders of Arab communities call Smotrich's decision to freeze funds for their communities 'a clearly racist decision'.

UTJ MK calls for Smotrich to unfreeze funds for Arab communities

MK Moshe Gafni commented that he opposes Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's decision to freeze funds intended for Arab authorities.

The Finance Minister's "deal" with the delegation from the US

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told a senior US delegation 'We'll do the small things, you spread the truth. Deal?'

Tibi: Shaked froze Arab funds before Smotrich did

Arab MK comments on freezing of NIS 200 million for Arab communities by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Security sources:

Tensions between ministers are felt on the ground

Sources in defense echelon say division of authority has created a complex problem which influences the security situation.

Ben-Gvir criticizes concessions to Palestinian Authority

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, during a Security Cabinet meeting, opposed proposed economic concessions to the PA.