Bezalel Smotrich

This decision, welcomed by local authorities and the Minister of Finance, aims to support the development of a locality experiencing strong population growth

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"As long as Hezbollah is not disarmed, we will not move an inch," he insisted

The statement came after Smotrich had declared that Israel completed a major move to strip the Palestinian-run Hebron municipality of planning and construction powers over the Jewish enclave

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is said to be championing the plan, looking for approval ahead of a possible vote to dissolve the current right-wing coalition government

Speaking in Washington, the Finance Minister outlines a strategic push to leverage Israel’s $2 trillion capital reservoir through a new IDB partnership, strengthening ties with Latin American allies

In a long speech, Smotrich called the issuance of a warrant a "declaration of war" and declares that he will "fight back"

According to several media outlets, an investigation would also target Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir

The Israeli government on Sunday approved a decision by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to double the tax exemption ceiling on personal imports

Finance minister outlines goal of “eliminating the idea of the Arab terrorist state” at settlements conference

Finance Minister Smotrich praised the measures, saying they “bury the idea of a Palestinian state"

“Gaza is ours, and its future will affect our own future more than anyone else’s" said the Israeli Finance Minister

“I say this responsibly: I have not the slightest doubt that the Prime Minister acts with a deep sense of historical responsibility,”

“Most Likud MKs will follow party discipline, but the law will not pass without an agreement with Smotrich.”

According to the finance minister, these corporations “purchase media influence” to block any move toward liberalization.

“In this case, the cat is not only guarding the cream, it is eating it, at the expense of bereaved families and the future of the State of Israel”

“This is a place to engage with challenges and create new opportunities for Israeli industry,” said Israeli President Herzog

The Finance minister also promised to reduce taxes on earned income, saying the middle class, which has shouldered both the economic and military burdens of the war

Opposition leader Yair Lapid denounces Smotrich’s comments, stressing to Saudi Arabia and regional partners that “Smotrich does not represent the State of Israel.”

The United Arab Emirates issued a sharp warning that annexation of West Bank territory would cross a “red line” and jeopardize the Abraham Accords.

'This is what a cynical political maneuver on the backs of the hostages looks like'

'Approval of construction plans in E1 buries the idea of a Palestinian state'

Bezalel Smotrich demands a resumption of fighting immediately after the release of the hostages, while Itamar Ben Gvir rejects any idea of withdrawing the Israeli army from key areas in Gaza

The two ministers spoke sharply against the continuation of the talks, as Ben Gvir alleged that this led to the kidnapping attempt and the killing of the soldier in Khan Yunis