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An Israeli minister's strong criticism of the German Chancellor was publicly condemned by Israel's ambassador to Germany. The ambassador denounced the minister's "tirade" and called for an apology.
He reportedly received only light wounds and is in stable condition.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich posted a video on Facebook stating that 'from the river to the sea, there will be only one Jewish state,' in response to Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa.
Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition successfully toppled Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's order to double the import tax rate, with the measure being rejected by a significant margin in the Knesset, leading to celebrations from the opposition.
Bezalel Smotrich stated that 'three and a half' Reform Jews cannot demand an egalitarian Western Wall, sparking controversy.
The UN missions of 85 countries on Wednesday condemned a series of Israeli measures designed to tighten control over the West Bank, including in areas administered by the Palestinian Authority under the Oslo Accords, in place since the 1990s. It came as Israel's far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said he would pursue a policy of "encouraging the migration" of Palestinians from the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has vowed to displace more Palestinians from the occupied territories. The announcement Tuesday came as part of his 'Colo...
Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the effective annexation of southern Lebanon, advocating for a 'new border' and occupation. This is reinforced by Defense Minister Israel Katz, who suggested Israeli troops might remain in parts of Lebanon even after fighting subsides, aiming to control a security zone where displaced Lebanese residents will not be allowed to return until northern Israel is safe.
A radical Israeli finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, released a video threatening that parts of Beirut would be destroyed like Khan Younis, which was almost completely destroyed by Israeli forces in Gaza.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has criticized 'Likud's Communist Faction' for nixing a $150 VAT exemption order.
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Monday that the Palestinian resistance group Hamas could soon be given a deadline to surrender its weapons. “We estimate
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Monday that the Palestinian group Hamas could soon face a deadline to surrender its weapons. 'We estimate that in the coming days, H...
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated his Religious Zionist Party's desire to 'cancel the damned Oslo Accords'.
Israeli Finance Minister's Son Wounded In Hezbollah Rocket Attack Via The Cradle At least eight Israeli soldiers were injured by Hezbollah rockets near the border with southern Lebanon on Friday, including the son of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, according to Israeli media. The Lebanese resistance targeted Israeli troop gatherings on Friday. A rocket struck a group of soldiers, wounding eight, five of whom are in serious condition, according to Israel’s military. The Givati...
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that residents of northern Israel will not be evacuated from their homes following Hezbollah strikes, despite hundreds of thousands having been displaced during the 2024 conflict.
Bezalel Smotrich is reportedly weakening as the struggle for leadership of Israel's religious right intensifies.
Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Hamas may soon be given an ultimatum to disarm and demilitarize Gaza, implying an Israeli occupation if the demand is not met.
Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has threatened a complete occupation of Gaza.
Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has vowed to displace more Palestinians from the occupied territories. The announcement Tuesday came as part of his 'Colo...