Bezalel Smotrich

National Security Min. budget to reach record NIS 28b. as number of security prisoners grows

In response to the sharp rise in security prisoners, NIS 1.9 billion will be allocated to the Israel Prison Service for the construction of new detention facilities.

 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich

Smotrich hails renewed ties with US Treasury, says situation is completely changed from Biden admin

Smotrich said he had thanked Bessent during the meeting for lifting sanctions on settlers in the West Bank.

Smotrich discusses economic partnership with Treasury's Bessent in US visit

"This is a critical time to shape a new strategic economic future for both countries," the Treasury Department said in a statement.

06/03/2025

Sa'ar, Smotrich praise justice minister's decision to remove A-G from position

“She has become a full-fledged political player who systematically works against the government with the transparent goal of bringing it down," Sa'ar wrote. 

Government approved 2025 ‘coalition funds’ amidst criticism

Coalition funds are a part of the national budget aimed at enabling the implementation of political agreements.

New regulation for Israel's ports underway

After years of complex negotiations, Israel's port reform enters its final phase today as transport and finance ministers sign certification documents.

By ASAF ZAGRIZAK/GLOBES/TNS
04/03/2025

53% of national religious public feels they are not properly represented in Knesset, survey reveals

A new study conducted by the Lazar Research Institute shows a new perspective on the division of opinion in the religious and ultra-Orthodox community in Israel.

By MOSHE COHEN
02/03/2025

Yair Lapid says he 'deserves a raise' for looking at Orit Strock, drawing ire

In response to the controversy, Lapid stated, "It's a shame I didn't see such outrage when Orit Strock said that we should give up on the hostages and abandon them to die."

Annexation: While the IDF fights in Gaza, Smotrich is seizing control of the West Bank

The process of stripping the military of its powers in the West Bank and shifting control over to civilian bodies under Bezalel Smotrich’s leadership is almost complete.

By ZIV STAHL
02/03/2025
Subscribe for our daily newsletter
Subscribe for our daily newsletter

By subscribing I accept the terms of use and privacy policy