Bezalel Smotrič
Bezalel Smotrič is an Israeli politician and member of the right-wing political party Otzma Yehudit. He currently serves as Israel's Minister of Finance and is known for his hardline stance on security issues, particularly regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Recently, he publicly endorsed the expansion of military operations in Gaza, declaring a commitment to 'conquering' the territory and expressing a willingness to use the term 'occupation' without fear.
Born on Jan 01, 1980 (45 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,866 | $34,000 | 34$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,778 | $56,000 | 48$ |
| Totals | 2 | 3,965,136 | 3,644 | $90,000 | 82$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Slovenia:
Bezalel Smotrič and Itamar Ben-Gvir were sanctioned and banned from entering Spain.
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Latvia:
Bezalel Smotrič is mentioned in the context of proposed sanctions against Israeli ministers.
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Slovenia:
Minister Bezalel Smotrič speaks about the potential transfer of the Palestinian population, contributing to the normalization of such ideas.
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Slovenia:
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrič described the protests as a 'perverse and harmful campaign that plays into the hands of Hamas'.
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Slovenia:
He is an Israeli minister who has been banned from entering Slovenia.
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Montenegro:
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrič welcomed the plans for the expansion of the offensive, stating, 'Finally, we will conquer Gaza.'
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