Bezalel Smotrich

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

Faced with this maneuver, opposition leader Yair Lapid immediately turned to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, offering him crucial parliamentary support

Hours after the US attack on nuclear facilities in Iran, members of Smotrich's party feared that Netanyahu would call snap elections • In most polls, the party remains below the electoral threshold

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responded: 'We survived pharaoh, we will survive Keir Starmer as well' • FM Gideon Sa'ar called the development 'outrageous'

The proposal, penned by Ministers Sa'ar and Smotrich, aims to strengthen economic and political ties between the two countries, and encourage airlines to operate regular and direct commercial routes

This historic decision includes the return to Homesh and Sa-Nur after the repeal of the disengagement, which forced unrecognized communities to withdraw

Karim Khan, accused of sexual assault, planned to request the warrants due to the ministers expanding settlements before he went on leave amid the sexual misconduct investigations against him

Collection of customs from imports from the United States amounts to approximately 42 million shekels ($11 million) per year • Smotrich asked the economy & agriculture ministers to hasten the process

The state budget for 2025 will stand at about 619 billion New Israel Shekels • Opposition waved signs in solidarity with the plight of the hostages as demonstrators blocked the entrance to the Knesset