Bezalel Smotrich
Smotrich announces expansion of West Bank's Highway 465, pushes for new level of 'safety, security'
"The doubling of this important road will create a completely different level of safety, security, and quality of life," said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in a statement announcing the project.
Tax Authority will immediately stop war damage claims until Bnei Brak mayor condemns mob attacks
Israeli gov't gives Jordan Valley farmers drones, rangers to deter 'Palestinian terror state'
'Desecrating religious Zionism': Bennett slams Smotrich as true architect of draft evasion law
Editor's Notes: Israel just met the America that comes after Trump - comment
Here is a bet you can hold me to. The respect from the US lasts. The protection that used to come with it does not, and it gets tested before the year is out, probably in Lebanon.
'Can't kill your way out of every problem': JD Vance spars with Ben-Gvir, Smotrich over Iran deal
'What is your exact proposal?' Vance asked in an interview with the New York Times • 'Can’t just kill your way out of solving every single national security problem that you have,' US VP says
Iran deal turns into global loyalty test as tension builds between Trump and Israel - analysis
Trump remains popular, powerful, and rhetorically committed to Israel’s survival. But his support now comes with public scolding, transactional accounting, and an unmistakable demand from Netanyahu.
Smotrich claims historic Hebron shift as Israel advances new building plans
This is the first approval of its kind since the signing of the Hebron Agreement in 1997, under which restrictions related to the Jewish community were subject to approval by the Hebron municipality.
Foreign Ministry denies annulment of Hebron Agreement, contradicting Smotrich's announcement
Under the 1997 Hebron Agreement, the Hebron Municipality oversaw planning and construction across the city, including the Tomb of the Patriarchs and the adjoining Ibrahimi Mosque.
New Karnei Shomron roof plan to add 6,000 homes, public infrastructure
Officials said the agreement could triple Karnei Shomron’s population, marking the first roof plan of its kind in the West Bank.
'A missile for every drone': Israeli ministers call to intensify attacks on Hezbollah in Dahiyeh
"I call on him to implement it with determination and force and to demolish buildings in Dahiyeh today as well," said Smotrich. "We promised security to the residents of the north."
Palestinian shot after allegedly threatening farmer in West Bank settlement - report
According to the farm's owners, the Palestinian trespassed onto their property and attempted to attack the resident when the farmer approached him to investigate the situation.
Grapevine, June 12, 2026: Israel is losing brownie points
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Netanyahu vows to restore security in northern Israel as gov't approves NIS 4 b. to help North
The decision comes as leaders of northern local authorities have sharply criticized the government for failing to provide adequate support and aid to residents amid the ongoing security threat.
