Tag: Bezalel Smotrich

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has warned that unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state by the U.N. General Assembly will result in an immediate halt to all transfers of funds to the P.A.

The move is part of the coalition agreements made with Bezalel Smotrich's party.

Sinwar interprets this as weakness, doubles down on his position even more and refuses any offer.

A Yishuv symbol is the final stamp on a new community in Israel that is accepted by the Ministry of the Interior. The symbol is approved as part of the settlement process.

The decision puts on hold deals worth a combined $9.5 billion to procure a squadron of F-15 fighter jets and a squadron of F-35 fighter jets.

Smotrich stated that “these measures are completely unacceptable,” and vowed, “We will fight to cancel them.” He did and they got canceled.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich wants to appoint his man to the post of Deputy Head of the Civil Administration, with powers over the enforcement...

A sharp confrontation broke out Sunday night at the cabinet meeting, regarding the next wave of high-ranking appointments in the IDF. Finance Minister Bezalel...

The revised framework raises the expenditure limit to $160 billion, up $19 billion from that approved before Oct. 7.

The tax increase on tobacco products comes as part of the government's decision to "prevent smoking and promote a health lifestyle."

Moody's downgraded Israel's credit rating to A2, which is still five notches above investment grade, but kept the nation's credit outlook at "negative", meaning a further downgrade is possible.

The Arab Gulf state attacked PM Netanyahu for alleged remarks about Doha's role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas in hostage talks.

The deal is meant to keep the money out of Hamas's hands while also reducing U.S. pressure on Jerusalem.

Ben-Gvir tweeted, “it’s not the time to speak softly with Hamas, it’s time to use that big stick.”

Polls show that most Arabs in Judea and Samaria support the Oct. 7 massacre. That's insane.

Eastern Gush Etzion is home to Jewish communities such as Nokdim and Tekoa.

The bill will open the Israeli market to all European products. “There will be exceptions but everything other than the exceptions will be permitted."

The prime minister, who has yet to receive an invitation to the White since taking office last year for his sixth term, is facing a similar boycott by the Biden Administration.

"I am not even talking about the Americans and how they acted in Afghanistan and Iraq," Smotrich said.

Oversight mechanisms will be deployed to make sure the money doesn't go to criminals, as it has in the past.

Milwidsky responded to a Wednesday statement by Vedant Patel, the State Dept. Principal Deputy Spokesperson.

The proposal's official objective is to assist communities living under the threat of Arab terrorism.

According to the report, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich not only did not attend the meeting – he was not even aware it was taking place.

The merged parties will run under the "Tet-Bet" acronym, as they did in past elections.

“Believe it,” he declared. “Today we are bringing ‘One Israel,’ linked by fast trains, from Dan to Eilat. This is a festive day for Israel."

"When the dust settles it will become clear that Israel's economy is very strong."

Religious Zionism party chairman and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich congratulated Rabbi Kahana on his election as the movement’s candidate for Chief Rabbi, despite having backed Halevi.

“The State of Israel is stopping the financing of terrorism by the Palestinian Authority,” Smotrich declared. “We will not allow this absurd situation to continue.”

The AG not only blocked his plan but also banned him from submitting it to cabinet evaluation.

The letter, written in English, accuses the Religious Zionism Party leader of “intending to destroy Israel.”