Bezalel Smotrich
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.
Born on Jun 24, 1980 (44 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 42 | 5.21 | 2.32% | +160% | 9,216,900 | 555,456 | $400,000 | 24,106$ |
| United Kingdom | 17 | 3.06 | 0.56% | +30% | 67,886,011 | 489,808 | $2,700,000 | 19,481$ |
| Spain | 10 | 4.20 | 0.55% | +20% | 46,754,778 | 308,273 | $1,400,000 | 9,231$ |
| Switzerland | 10 | 3.80 | 0.65% | +40% | 8,654,622 | 79,296 | $700,000 | 6,414$ |
| Ireland | 6 | 4.67 | 0.32% | +30% | 5,030,000 | 20,814 | $5,100 | 21$ |
| Liechtenstein | 5 | 3.40 | 0.33% | +10% | 38,137 | 137 | $6,900 | 25$ |
| Pakistan | 4 | 3.00 | 0.14% | +20% | 220,892,331 | 367,643 | $280,000 | 466$ |
| Peru | 3 | 4.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 57,045 | $230,000 | 398$ |
| Germany | 3 | 3.33 | 0.17% | +10% | 83,783,942 | 156,207 | $3,845,000 | 7,169$ |
| Norway | 3 | 3.67 | 0.20% | +10% | 5,421,241 | 11,911 | $403,000 | 885$ |
| United States | 3 | 3.67 | 0.07% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 226,095 | $21,000,000 | 14,344$ |
| France | 2 | 4.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 83,782 | $2,700,000 | 3,466$ |
| Venezuela | 2 | 6.50 | 0.12% | +10% | 28,435,943 | 38,403 | $48,000 | 65$ |
| Turkey | 2 | 4.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 90,154 | $720,000 | 770$ |
| Greece | 2 | 2.50 | 0.11% | +10% | 10,423,054 | 12,243 | $190,000 | 223$ |
| Finland | 2 | 5.00 | 0.33% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 18,137 | $272,000 | 890$ |
| Croatia | 2 | 2.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 4,283 | $68,000 | 71$ |
| Australia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 13,407 | $1,380,000 | 726$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 27,774 | $350,000 | 191$ |
| Bulgaria | 1 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 6,948,445 | 7,112 | $69,000 | 71$ |
| Iran | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 43,678 | $610,000 | 317$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 89,548 | $340,000 | 313$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 3,756 | $38,000 | 20$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 6,252 | $40,000 | 21$ |
| Italy | 1 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 31,263 | $2,000,000 | 1,034$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 7,193 | $160,000 | 119$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 625,978 | 446 | $73,000 | 52$ |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 34,813,871 | 25,731 | $700,000 | 517$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 2.00 | 0.30% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 180,819 | $350,000 | 1,067$ |
| Totals | 130 | 1,458,109,039 | 2,956,666 | $41,078,000 | 92,473$ |
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Recent Mentions
Israel:
Bezalel Smotrich is the Minister of Finance involved in the discussions about the Attorney General's dismissal.
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Israel:
Bezalel Smotrich is the Minister of Finance who is involved in the budget discussions for 2026.
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Israel:
The Minister of Finance, Bezalel Smotrich, participated in the protests against the Supreme Court.
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Israel:
Bezalel Smotrich is involved in discussions regarding the transfer of weapons to militias in Gaza.
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Liechtenstein:
Bezalel Smotrich is the Minister of Economy in Israel, supporting the return of Israelis to Gaza and the expulsion of Palestinians.
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Liechtenstein:
Bezalel Smotrich is another minister in Netanyahu's coalition, whose comments have been criticized by families of hostages.
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Israel:
Bezalel Smotrich, the Minister of Finance, stated that the government would appoint the next head of the Shin Bet.
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Israel:
Bezalel Smotrich declared that they will appoint the next head of the Shabak for the security of Israel.
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South Africa:
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has made incendiary, openly genocidal statements.
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Switzerland:
Bezalel Smotrich has openly discussed intentions to destroy Gaza and force the population to leave.
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