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 (45 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Israel | 24 | 5.29 | 2.09% | +310% | 9,216,900 | 790,709 | $400,000 | 34,316$ |
| Spain | 10 | 2.60 | 0.78% | +60% | 46,754,778 | 587,187 | $1,400,000 | 17,582$ |
| Iran | 8 | 3.38 | 0.61% | +40% | 83,992,949 | 720,307 | $610,000 | 5,231$ |
| United Kingdom | 7 | 2.43 | 0.30% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 246,965 | $2,700,000 | 9,822$ |
| Italy | 5 | 3.00 | 0.38% | +30% | 60,461,826 | 300,920 | $2,000,000 | 9,954$ |
| Switzerland | 4 | 4.50 | 0.33% | +160% | 8,654,622 | 74,264 | $700,000 | 6,007$ |
| United States | 3 | 4.33 | 0.12% | +20% | 331,002,651 | 474,745 | $21,000,000 | 30,120$ |
| Sweden | 3 | 4.67 | 0.23% | +20% | 10,099,265 | 27,775 | $530,000 | 1,458$ |
| Greece | 3 | 2.67 | 0.23% | +30% | 10,423,054 | 31,269 | $190,000 | 570$ |
| Pakistan | 3 | 4.00 | 0.14% | +10% | 220,892,331 | 330,587 | $280,000 | 419$ |
| Egypt | 3 | 2.33 | 0.25% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 259,293 | $303,000 | 768$ |
| Brazil | 2 | 2.50 | 0.15% | +10% | 211,049,527 | 353,894 | $1,500,000 | 2,515$ |
| Norway | 2 | 3.50 | 0.17% | +40% | 5,421,241 | 12,963 | $403,000 | 964$ |
| Slovenia | 2 | 3.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 3,683 | $56,000 | 99$ |
| Montenegro | 2 | 2.50 | 0.16% | +0% | 628,066 | 984 | $5,500 | 9$ |
| Portugal | 2 | 5.00 | 0.16% | +10% | 10,196,709 | 17,761 | $240,000 | 418$ |
| Iceland | 2 | 3.50 | 0.16% | +0% | 341,243 | 531 | $24,000 | 37$ |
| Serbia | 2 | 3.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 13,339 | $55,000 | 84$ |
| Canada | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +40% | 38,005,238 | 42,094 | $1,700,000 | 1,883$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 302,570 | $1,119,000 | 1,238$ |
| El Salvador | 1 | 3.00 | 0.32% | +0% | 6,486,201 | 20,591 | $26,000 | 83$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 34,167 | $155,000 | 121$ |
| Finland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 10,885 | $272,000 | 534$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 9,471 | $160,000 | 157$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 2,109 | $54,000 | 42$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 3,143 | $68,000 | 52$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 2,647 | $12,800 | 16$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 2.00 | 0.41% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 244,069 | $350,000 | 1,440$ |
| Germany | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 64,848 | $3,845,000 | 2,976$ |
| France | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 58,280 | $2,700,000 | 2,411$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 4,564 | $350,000 | 276$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,941 | $34,000 | 35$ |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 4.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 33,469,203 | 57,017 | $57,000 | 97$ |
| Tunisia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 11,818,619 | 12,363 | $45,000 | 47$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 3,887 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Totals | 104 | 1,842,395,066 | 5,121,822 | $43,349,400 | 131,785$ |
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Recent Mentions
Tunisia:
Bezalel Smotrich provocatively declared that 'Gaza will be totally destroyed'.
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Pakistan:
The EU called for asset freezes and visa bans on far-right Israeli government ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich over their 'extremist' rhetoric.
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Portugal:
Bezalel Smotrich is the Israeli Minister of Finance who discussed negotiations with the US regarding the division of Gaza.
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United Kingdom:
Sanders quoted finance minister Bezalel Smotrich vowing 'Gaza will be entirely destroyed'.
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Spain:
Bezalel Smotrich is the Israeli Minister of Finance who is negotiating with the United States on how to divide the Gaza Strip.
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Italy:
Bezalel Smotrich refers to the situation as a real estate goldmine.
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Iran:
Bezalel Smotrich is mentioned as the Minister of Finance in Israel who is also subject to proposed sanctions.
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Montenegro:
Bezalel Smotrich is also among the Israeli ministers labeled as undesirable by Belgium.
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Slovenia:
Bezalel Smotrich is the Finance Minister of Israel who is also subject to sanctions.
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Switzerland:
Bezalel Smotrich is one of the far-right ministers in Israel who are proposed to be sanctioned by the EU.
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