Bezalel Smotrich
Religious Zionist Party unveils Knesset primary candidates as Bezalel Smotrich leads slate
Candidates running who are currently members of the Knesset include National Missions Minister Orit Strock, along with MKs Michal Woldiger, Ohad Tal, Zvi Sukkot, and Simcha Rothman.
Smotrich announces expansion of West Bank's Highway 465, pushes for new level of 'safety, security'
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'
Smotrich's October 7 comments should disgust every single one of us - editorial
Weaponizing the October 7 massacre is disgraceful and a betrayal of the very people whose memory should command something far greater than politics.
Bennett responds to Smotrich comments that coalition with Arab party 'worse than Oct. 7'
Shifra Jacobs reports on Smotrich's recent comments, in which he argues that forming a coalition government with Mansour Abbas was worse than Oct. 7.
Strait of Hormuz tensions rise, Finance Minister Smotrich makes explosive comments
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Gov't with Mansour Abbas would 'obviously' be worse than Oct. 7 massacre, Smotrich charges
According to Smotrich, while the massacre was a tragic and hard-to-digest event, the intentional aspect of a political partnership with an Arab party represents a greater danger in his view.
Gov’t approves Smotrich ally Israel Malachi as Finance Ministry director-general
He is a close associate of Smotrich, which led to criticism over the appointment. Malachi also had previously served as the treasurer of a council governing over 40 West Bank settlements.
Compensation to be given to employers of reserve soldiers, Knesset plenum decides
"The fronts of the conflict rely on a solid economic rear," said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich regarding the decision, which hopes to alleviate the economic burden of employing reserve soldiers.
Netanyahu attacks Bennett, Lapid's joint party list announcement with inflammatory video
Members of the Netanyahu-led coalition and the opposition reacted to Bennett and Lapid's announcement that the two will form a joint list for the 2026 Knesset elections.
Bennett doubles down on mandatory haredi enlistment, blames current gov't for lack of IDF soldiers
"Draft evasion is costing the lives of our soldiers," the former prime minister said during an interview on Radio 103FM.
Smotrich: US supports Israeli West Bank settlement expansion - interview
In past efforts by Israel to expand control in the West Bank, the US has called for maintaining stability in the area, adding that US President Donald Trump has not backed total annexation.
Dismantling government investments in Israeli Arab society - opinion
“Investing in employment, in education, in infrastructure in Arab society is not a left or right, conservative or liberal issue.”
