Bezalel Smotrich
Bezalel Smotrich is a far-right Israeli lawmaker and leader of the Religious Zionist Party, who currently serves as the country's finance minister as well as a minister in the Defense Ministry. In the past, Smotrich also served as transportation minister.
Smotrich is a highly divisive figure in Israeli politics, having been accused of racism, extremism, and homophobia. Smotrich has also gone on record saying that he is a "proud homophobe," staunch support for Israel's West Bank settlements, and rejects both the future existence of a Palestinian state as well as the existence of the Palestinian people.
Smotrich says he'll oppose ending Gaza war 'with all his heart'
"I can tell you with all my heart that it won’t happen. I’m talking to [Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu about it, and I don’t get the impression that he’s on his way there," Smotrich said.
Almog Cohen resigns from gov’t over Nevatim airport law
Chikli: British Jews should leave UK if Labour remains in power - report
Markets jump after Israel strikes Iran, but is the economy really resilient? - analysis
Iran starting from zero on nukes and missiles after ‘remarkable’ war, Smotrich tells ‘Post’
Ben-Gvir asked Netanyahu to state regime change as war goal, continue campaign • Ceasefire not brought to a cabinet vote
Government, labor associations announce compensation for businesses amid Iran war
The plan had previously applied to specific areas impacted by the Israel-Hamas war.
New proxy sanction war? New UK sanctions assault Jewish values and identity - opinion
The UK's sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are an ideological attack on Jewish sovereignty and values shared with America.
Almost 15,000 homes damaged by Iranian attacks, thousands evacuated
Some 24 buildings were identified as needing to be demolished following damage from Iranian strikes, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said.
Strength even under fire: The Israeli Stock Exchange demonstrates impressive stability - opinion
The Israeli capital market's response to the conflict with Iran is a testament to the economy's resilience and public confidence.
Israel can sanction UK lawmakers just as they sanctioned Israeli ministers - opinion
The main effect of targeting Israeli ministers will be to embolden Hamas and its fellow jihadists.
Israel's seven-member National Security Cabinet met regularly to discuss Iran strike, source says
The seven were the only cabinet members who knew about the expected strike prior to the full cabinet meeting on Thursday evening.
Operation 'Rising Lion': Targeted op. to neutralize 'immediate existential threat' - Herzog
Israeli politicians react to Israel's airstrikes on Iran as part of Operation "Rising Lion."
Global sanctions against Israel ministers show dangerous hypocrisy - editorial
As US Secretary of State Marco Rubio put it, the sanctions “do nothing to promote a ceasefire in Gaza, bring the hostages home, or end the war.”
End of cooperation with Israeli banks may harm Palestinian economy, Palestinians say
On Wednesday, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich cancelled a waiver on cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian banks.
'Allies don't sanction allies': Finance Minister Smotrich unfazed by UK sanctions - interview
“There will be a very strong response toward these countries, the Palestinian Authority, and steps which will significantly strengthen Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria."
