Bezalel Smotrich
IsraelpoliticianMaleb. 19804.2Global Dominance: 0.03%Bezalel Smotrich is an Israeli politician and member of the Knesset, known for his far-right views and strong opposition to ceasefire agreements in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. Recently in the news, he criticized comparisons made by Israelis between released hostages and Holocaust victims, claiming such statements displayed a 'grave mistake' and 'contempt' for the Holocaust.
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Smotrich has been a key figure in promoting settlement policies in Judea and Samaria.
סמוטריץ' הפך חזון למציאות שיהיה קשה לשנותIsrael· 2026-07-29
Bezalel Smotrich announced plans for the construction of 763 new housing units in the southern part of Nablus.
Batı Şeria’da yerleşimci terörü: Camileri ateşe verdiler
Turkey· 2026-07-28
Smotrich commented on the potential government formation and the investment in settlements.
קריאת איזנקוט לחרדים והבטחת בנט: הכותרות מוועידת הביטחון הלאומיIsrael· 2026-07-28
Bezalel Smotrich is involved in Israeli politics and has made statements regarding security and the role of settlers.
יש אלימות מתנחלים כמו שיש אלימות על החוף בת"אIsrael· 2026-07-27Smotrich stated that there are no plans to withdraw from the occupied territories.
Netanyahu İsrail seçimleri yaklaşırken köşeye sıkıştı: Trump'a rest hazırlığıTurkey· 2026-07-27
Bezalel Smotrich is a minister in Netanyahu's government.
הממשלה מובילה לאינתיפאדהIsrael· 2026-07-27
Bezalel Smotrich is the chairman of the Religious Zionism party and announced the election results for the party's list for the next Knesset.
זו רשימת "הציונות הדתית" לבחירות הקרובותIsrael· 2026-07-27
Netanyahu relies on Bezalel Smotrich and other messianic allies for support.
Netanyahu apre un nuovo fronte contro i villaggi palestinesi della Cisgiordania. Ma i generali avvertono: c’è il rischio di un’intifada
Italy· 2026-07-26
Bezalel Smotrich is a key representative of the settlement movement in Netanjahu's cabinet.
Westjordanland: Gewalt und Festnahmen nach Schießerei bei Nablus - Politik
Germany· 2026-07-26
Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has continued to call for the annexation of the West Bank.
Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosques after deadly clash
Tanzania· 2026-07-26
Bezalel Smotrich is the Israeli Minister of Finance who commented on Israel's interests in the conflict between Iran and the United States.
Γιατί σίγησαν τα όπλα μεταξύ Ισραήλ και Ιράν
Greece· 2026-07-26
Bezalel Smotrich is the Minister of Finance who reaffirmed the government's commitment to colonial expansion.
Etat d'alerte de l'entité sioniste après le crash d'un drone près du domicile de Ben Gvir
Tunisia· 2026-07-26
Bezalel Smotrich is a prominent figure in the Israeli government advocating for the expansion of settlements in the West Bank.
סוף עידן ה"נס"Israel· 2026-07-26
The Israeli Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, urged the army to act 'with an iron fist'.
Choques sacuden aldeas en el norte de Cisjordania
Dominican Republic· 2026-07-25
Smotrich said the villages of Tell, Iraq Burin and Beit Furik need to look exactly like the refugee camps in Nablus and Tulkarm.
Israel planning ‘extensive’ military operation in West Bank after settler attack | West Bank
United Kingdom· 2026-07-24
Hardline Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Palestinian villages near Tal should be cleared of their inhabitants.
Israel launches military operation after deadly clash near Palestinian village
Canada· 2026-07-24
Bezalel Smotrich condemned the attack and called for a strong military response from the Israel Defense Forces.
Batı Şeria'da şiddetli çatışma: 'Bölge yanıyor!' Demir yumrukla müdahale çağrısıTurkey· 2026-07-24
Bezalel Smotrich commented on the current situation working in Israel's favor.
Why are Iran and the U.S. trading blows again?Canada· 2026-07-23
Bezalel Smotrich stated that Israel has no interest in joining the limited conflict between Iran and the United States.
גובר הסיכוי למעורבות ישראלית במערכה: "אם איראן תתקוףIsrael· 2026-07-21
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich was seen moving towards Gaza despite military prohibitions.
Emma Bouvin om dödläget i Iran som kan orsaka storkrig
Sweden· 2026-07-20
Bezalel Smotrich participated in the march despite the Israeli Army revoking its authorization.
Ministros marchan con colonos hacia GazaDominican Republic· 2026-07-20
Bezalel Smotrich stated that Gaza needs to be completely destroyed.
İsrail ordusundan soykırım itirafı: Gazze’de 70 bin kişiyi öldürdükTurkey· 2026-07-20
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that everything is prepared for the outposts in Gaza.
Israel skyndar på planer för nya bosättningarSweden· 2026-07-19
The finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, announced 1.3bn shekels in funding for dozens of new Israeli settlements.
Israeli ministers announce plans for new illegal settlements in Gaza and West Bank | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-18
Bezalel Smotrich is the Minister of Finance involved in the decision to increase soldiers' salaries.
השירות לא יקוצר, אך החיילים יקבלו הטבה כלכליתIsrael· 2026-07-11Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich expressed opposition to the sale of F-35s to Turkey.
İsrailli bakan itiraf etti! Türkiye'ye karşı perde arkasında girişimler başladıTurkey· 2026-07-09
Bezalel Smotrich is now finance minister and has taken over the authority to approve settlements.
Palestinians brace as Israeli settler figures in coalition seek to cement West Bank gains before election | West BankUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-09
Bezalel Smotrich is the Israeli Minister of Finance who criticized the judicial system and the opposition's actions.
"אנחנו האנשים הדמוקרטיים ביותר במדינת ישראל"Israel· 2026-07-08
Bezalel Smotrich, the Minister of Finance, criticized the judges' statement, likening it to extortion.
אתם מסכנים עובדי ציבור בתביעות; כולם חייבים לפעול לפי דיןIsrael· 2026-07-07
Bezalel Smotrich unilaterally broke a decades-old international agreement on control of Hebron to give Israel planning authority.
UK charity funding school at heart of illegal Israeli settlement expansion | West BankUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-06
