Betzalel Smotrich
Betzalel Smotrich is an Israeli politician and member of the Knesset, known for his leadership of the Religious Zionist Party. He has served in various government roles and is a prominent advocate for right-wing policies, particularly in relation to security and settlement in the West Bank. Smotrich is recognized for his outspoken views on issues pertaining to national identity and religion in Israel's political landscape.
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Betzalel Smotrich is the finance minister who has pushed a settlement expansion agenda in the West Bank.
Israeli cabinet approves new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank
Canada· 2025-12-21
Betzalel Smotrich is the Israeli Minister of Finance who announced he would vote against the ceasefire agreement.
Η αρχή του τέλους για τον πόλεμο στη Γάζα: Το «ναι» του Ισραήλ και οι επιφυλάξεις της Χαμάς
Greece· 2025-10-09
Betzalel Smotrich is noted for his views on the situation regarding Gaza and the negotiations.
ה"אס" של טראמפ שהוריד את חמאס על ברכיו: כך נחתם ההסכם
Israel· 2025-10-09
Betzalel Smotrich criticized the cabinet's decision regarding the operation.
לא באמת "לכבוש את עזה": תוכנית השלבים, הערפלIsrael· 2025-08-11
Betzalel Smotrich is being assured by Netanyahu that he will advance the annexation of certain areas in Gaza.
התוכנית שתרצה את בן גביר? הואצו הדיונים לעידוד "הגירה מרצון" מעזהIsrael· 2025-07-31
Minister Betzalel Smotrich confronted Netanyahu and the Chief of Staff regarding the military's plans.
התקדמות במו"מ לעסקת חטופים; הרמטכ"ל יציג את תוכנית נסיגת צה"ל מעזהIsrael· 2025-07-15
Betzalel Smotrich is a member of the committee criticizing the Attorney General.
מתקפת השרים על היועמ"שית ב"שימוע"Israel· 2025-07-14
Betzalel Smotrich assured on social media that Tehran will tremble.
"Aviões vão dar meia-volta". Trump garante que cessar-fogo está em vigor
Cabo Verde· 2025-06-24
Betzalel Smotrich is part of the committee that is overseeing the hearing for Gali Baharav-Miara.
קו ההגנה הצפוי של היועמ"שית גלי בהרב-מיארה בשימוע להדחתהIsrael· 2025-06-09
The far-right finance minister Betzalel Smotrich stated that the population will be concentrated mainly in the south.
Израел пусна спорния механизъм за помощи в Газа, преди да овладее 75% от нея
Bulgaria· 2025-05-26
Ya'alon claims that Smotrich and Ben Gvir want to establish a military rule over Gaza.
"הופך את חייליו לפושעי מלחמה"Israel· 2025-05-08
Betzalel Smotrich threatened to leave the government if the war does not escalate.
החרדים צריכים לאיים בפרישה מהממשלה אם החטופים לא יוחזרוIsrael· 2025-04-27
Betzalel Smotrich is a politician whose views on the LGBTQ+ community are criticized by Nadav Abaksis.
"הרבה הומואים, גם אני, חושבים רק על עצמם"Israel· 2025-04-13
Betzalel Smotrich stated that the Supreme Court judges should not manage the war or determine its commanders.
בג"ץ הקפיא את פיטורי ראש השב"כ. נתניהו אמר הלילה שלא יכבד פסיקה שתמנע את ההדחהIsrael· 2025-03-21
