Bezalel Smotrich

'Bury the idea of a Palestinian state': Smotrich approves E1 West Bank settlement plans

"The plan is the 'final nail in the coffin' for the concept of a Palestinian state," Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich remarked.

Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, August 6, 2025
 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) bids farewell to French President Emmanuel Macron following a joint military visit to the Northwood Headquarters Northwood, on July 10, 2025 in London, England.

France, Germany, UK to reinstate sanctions on Iran, Israel rescues couple from Indonesia

  Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a Plenum session of the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, also attended by Argentine President Javier Milei (not pictured), in Jerusalem, June 11, 2025.

Finance Minister Smotrich rejects compensating Israelis stranded outside Israel during Iran war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses principles for ending the war in a press confernce with foreign media in Jerusalem, August 10, 2025.

Gaza fault line: Netanyahu's plan threatens to rip Israel apart - editorial


Right-wing Israeli orgs appeal to Netanyahu: Halt Gaza op, change course in war tactics

"We did not get injured in vain. Stop trading in the blood of our soldiers. Land that is conquered in blood is not returned until Hamas is defeated," the Wounded Warriors Forum's Kfir Zer said.

An IDF armored personnel carrier manuvering next to other military vehicles on the Israeli side of the Gaza border, July 16, 2025; illustrative.

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Smotrich to send Israel to elections should Gaza plan remain unchanged, RZP source tells 'Post'

Finance Minister and RZP head Bezalel Smotrich, along with MK Zvi Sukkot, threatened elections in protest of Netanyahu's recent cabinet decision on the occupation of Gaza.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (R) and MK Zvi Sukkot (L) attending a conference in the Knesset regarding occupying parts of the Gaza Strip and re-establishing Jewish settlements in the enclave, July 22, 2025; illustrative.

IDF kills Al Jazeera journalist, Australia to recognize Palestinian state in the coming days

Netanyahu's post-war Gaza plan sparks right-wing outrage • RZP source: Smotrich to send Israel to elections over Gaza plan • Hostage families threaten economic shutdown

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, January 2024.

Smotrich: 'I lost trust that Netanyahu wants, is able to win Gaza war’

He called on the prime minister to reconvene the cabinet and announce that there will be no more pauses in the war, and no more partial deals. 

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 7, 2024

Security Cabinet 'of death': Hostage mother decries decision to expand IDF ops. to Gaza City

"If you occupy parts of the Gaza Strip and hostages are murdered, we will pursue you. Your hands will be stained with the blood of the hostages!”

Einav Zangauker at a demonstration for a hostage deal in Tel Aviv on August 9, 2025.

Ministers admit after Gaza City takeover plan: Op. may not defeat Hamas or bring back hostages

Sources close to Smotrich criticized the decision, admitting that the proposal led by Netanyahu might sound promising but is, in reality, more of the same.

An IDF armored personnel carrier manuvering next to other military vehicles on the Israeli side of the Gaza border, July 16, 2025; illustrative.

Smotrich posts picture with 'Death to the Arabs' graffiti, blames media for 'not paying attention'

Israeli-Palestinian NGO raised the issue of Smotrich's post with the Attorney-General, arguing that no politician could post something that said "Death to the Jews" without reprimands.

MK Bezalel Smotrich published a cropped photo afterward.

Smotrich confirms plan to allocate funds toward emergency Gaza aid efforts, shifting gears

"Right now, the funding is international, but if necessary, we’ll do it ourselves," Somtrich said.

Israeli minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem on August 6, 2025.

IDF backtracks after widespread texts for reservists to reimburse gov't vacation vouchers

The military’s retraction letter followed reports of text messages sent nationwide on Tuesday, informing reservists using government vouchers to return the money.

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, August 2, 2025.

Netanyahu: Cabinet to issue IDF new directives to achieve Gaza war goals

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich also announced new plans to renovate Israel's southern Hamas-struck communities.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025.