Bezalel Smotrich

Ireland's parliament approved a bill to ban imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, citing international legal obligations outlined by the International Court of Justice. The legislation, awaiting final approval, aligns with Ireland's stance against Israel's occupation, including recognizing a Palestinian state in 2024 and accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.

Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich announced a 'settlement revolution' aimed at expanding Israeli settlements to the Negev and Galilee. The statement followed approval of 13 new settlements in the central occupied West Bank, which Palestinian officials claim will isolate East Jerusalem from surrounding communities.

A Channel 12 poll shows 58% of Israelis rate Netanyahu negatively, with 63% and 69% viewing Ben-Gvir and Smotrich negatively. Most respondents credited Trump, not the Israeli government, for hostage returns, and 66% opposed a proposed Basic Law defining Torah study as a foundational state value.

A former Israeli army commander claims the Gaza war could have ended earlier, allowing captives to return alive through negotiations. He criticized the government for prolonging the conflict, rejecting earlier deals, and creating an 'irreversible reality' of population mixing in the West Bank.

Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich called for the establishment of Jewish settlements within Gaza, claiming the Israeli military controls nearly 70% of the strip. He stated preparations for three settlements in the northern perimeter are underway, awaiting approval from the prime minister and defense minister.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for the immediate establishment of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich defended Israel's military control of a security strip in Lebanon and its destruction of infrastructure. He stated Hezbollah remains a threat but has been 'severely struck' and claimed Iran is weaker than before the war.

Vice President JD Vance criticized Israeli officials for advocating military solutions to national security issues, stating Israel cannot 'kill its way out' of problems. He defended the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, which aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear program, while acknowledging concerns about misalignment between U.S. and Israeli interests.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stated 'all of Lebanon must burn' following the deaths of four Israeli soldiers, prompting a response from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi who labeled Israeli leadership a 'threat to all of humanity.' Despite a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, Israeli airstrikes continued in southern Lebanon, raising the death toll to 47.

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed 21 and wounded over 39 since Thursday night, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health. Hezbollah claimed it killed four Israeli soldiers, including a battalion commander, while Israeli officials vowed to retaliate aggressively, with Defense Minister Israel Katz and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir advocating for forceful responses. The US and Iran recently signed a ceasefire memorandum amid escalating tensions.

Peace Now, an Israeli rights group, condemned the Israeli government's decision to assume planning and construction powers in Hebron from the Palestinian Municipality. The group accused finance minister Bezalel Smotrich of using the move to gain political support and criticized the action as based on an apartheid principle, which it claims undermines prospects for a two-state solution.

A 15-year-old Palestinian girl was shot in the shoulder by Israeli forces during a military raid in al-Mughayyir, West Bank, as reported by Wafa. The operation involved live ammunition and tear gas, with additional raids and settler attacks reported across the region, including an incident involving Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich transferred control of the Cave of Patriarchs/Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron from the Palestinian municipality to an Israeli committee, a move condemned by the Palestinian Authority as violating agreements and international law. The 1997 protocol had placed most of the site under Palestinian administration, which Israel has been eroding.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Israel has transferred authority over Hebron to the army. The declaration highlights a shift in administrative control of the city.

Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Palestinians have been stripped of administrative authority over the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, a move described as a step toward Israeli sovereignty and governance. The decision is part of expanding Israeli control over the site and surrounding areas, which has restricted Palestinian access and daily life.

The Palestinian Presidency condemned Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's announcement to cancel the Hebron agreements, which would remove the Palestinian Hebron Municipality's authority over construction projects in the occupied West Bank city. The move is described as a violation of agreements with Israel and international law, prompting a call for international intervention to address the threat to regional stability.

Israel has taken planning and construction control at a Jewish and Muslim shrine in Hebron from the Palestinian Authority, revoking a 1997 agreement that granted Palestinians oversight of the site. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the move, which affects the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Ibrahimi Mosque in the occupied West Bank.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich canceled the Hebron Protocol, revoking Palestinian control over construction in Hebron's key sites, including the Ibrahimi Mosque. The 1997 agreement, part of the Oslo Accords, divided the city into zones under Palestinian and Israeli authority, but Smotrich's move transfers planning and construction jurisdiction to Israeli state control.

Israeli ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich rejected the US-Iran deal and called for continued military pressure in southern Lebanon. They opposed a ceasefire linked to the agreement.

Israeli political figures, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, have denounced a US-Iran peace deal mediated by Pakistan, rejecting its terms as unfavourable to Israel. They stated Israel is not bound by the agreement and will maintain military presence in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.

Israeli officials rejected a new US-Iran agreement, stating it does not bind Israel and emphasizing continued military action against Hezbollah and Iran. Senior ministers, including Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, criticized the deal as harmful to Israel and vowed not to compromise on territorial gains or Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Germany failed to secure a UN Security Council seat for the first time, losing 23 votes. The article attributes this to Germany's support for Israel's actions in Gaza and its role as a major arms supplier to Israel. Germany also blocked EU sanctions against two Israeli ministers.

Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich warned Hezbollah against exploiting the current regional situation to attack northern Israel, threatening to destroy ten buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs for every shot fired. His remarks occurred amid ongoing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border and uncertainty over a potential US-Iran understanding that could include measures to reduce hostilities in Lebanon. Iran stated it would not abandon its allies and emphasized any war-ending agreement must halt Israel's territorial expansion in Lebanon.

The Jewish diaspora reject Israel’s authority over their name amid Bezalel Smotrich’s appearance at the Israel Day parade. They are challenging the consensus on Israel’s policies.

Slovenia's new conservative government lifted entry bans on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and two ministers, reversed import restrictions on goods from Jewish settlements, and ended an embargo on military weapons trade with Israel. These measures mark a policy shift from the previous center-left administration, which had imposed sanctions over Israel's actions in the Middle East.

Israel is expected to approve a 1 billion shekel ($337.8 million) allocation for new settlements and infrastructure in the occupied West Bank, according to Peace Now, an Israeli anti-settlement group. The plan is promoted by far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, who advocates for settlement expansion and opposes Palestinian statehood.

The UK and allies have sanctioned networks enabling settler violence in the West Bank. France will bar Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry, a measure Israel condemns as 'disgraceful'.

France banned Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country as part of coordinated sanctions with other countries over settler violence against Palestinians.

France banned Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country due to his support for West Bank annexations. The move, part of a joint statement with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and the UK, targets individuals linked to 'violent settlers.' Israel's Foreign Ministry criticized the ban as anti-Israeli.

France banned Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country as part of sanctions against Israeli officials over policies toward Palestinian territories and pro-Palestinian activists. Smotrich is the second Israeli minister banned, following National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's ban on May 23.

France and allies including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway have imposed sanctions on Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and 25 others, including settler organization leaders and violent settlers, for promoting annexation and violence in the West Bank. The move targets those responsible for intensifying colonization and undermining the two-state solution.

Ireland has issued travel bans for Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, confirmed by Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

New York Democrats who participated in the city’s Israel Day parade condemned the attendance of Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, a leading figure in the Israeli settler movement. Smotrich, who marched in the event, has faced ICC arrest warrant allegations.

New York Democrats who participated in the Israel Day parade condemned the presence of Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, a leading figure in the Israeli settler movement. His attendance prompted them to distance themselves, reflecting challenges for pro-Israel Democrats amid declining voter support for Israel.

New York leaders, including the governor who led the march, strongly condemned far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich's participation in the NYC Israel parade. The condemnation has opened another wedge in the heated US congressional race between Jewish candidates.

A New York state ethics commission raised concerns about Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's Israel trip sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, which has ties to Israel Bonds. The commission approved reimbursement for the trip but warned it could create an appearance of improper influence, as DiNapoli has promoted investments in Israel Bonds amid ongoing controversies over the organization's alignment with Israeli government interests.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has ordered the eviction of a Palestinian village in the West Bank, citing potential arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court. The village, Khan al-Ahmar, has been a target of Israeli authorities for years. Smotrich's order may be challenged in court.

Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's far-right finance minister, claims the ICC prosecutor has sought a confidential arrest warrant against him and vows to retaliate by targeting the Palestinian Authority. He ordered the evacuation of Khan al-Ahmar village in the West Bank. Smotrich promises a 'war' on the authority.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich promised his son there would be more destruction in Lebanon, indicating a potential escalation of conflict. This statement was made by Smotrich, who is a key figure in Israel's government. The context of the statement suggests increased tensions between Israel and Lebanon.

Israeli ambassador Ron Prosor condemned far-right cabinet member Bezalel Smotrich for his inflammatory remarks against German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, which referenced the Nazi regime and risked undermining Holocaust remembrance. Prosor emphasized the sensitivity of historical comparisons and their impact on Holocaust memory.