Bezalel Smotrich
Bezalel Yoel Smotrich is an Israeli politician and lawyer who has served as the Minister of Finance since 2022. The leader of the Religious Zionist Party, he previously served as a Knesset member for…
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Jul 3, 2026
Lean Left
Smotrich announces new settlement approvals and advances plans to apply Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank.
Jul 3, 2026
Far Left
Smotrich announces new settlement expansions and advances annexation of West Bank territories.
Jul 2, 2026
Center
Smotrich called for renewed settlement in Gaza and took credit for hostage returns, despite his past opposition to deals, as noted by Nitzan Alon.
Jul 1, 2026
Center
He visited the Gaza border area, sparking criticism from a relative of a October 7 victim.
Jul 1, 2026
Lean Left
Smotrich advances legislation to annex large parts of the West Bank de facto.
Jul 1, 2026
Far Left
Smotrich announced new settlement outposts and budget transfers to West Bank settlers, sparking international condemnation.
Jul 1, 2026
Far Left
Finance Minister Smotrich is expediting settlement budgets and annexation plans in the West Bank.
Jun 30, 2026
Far Left
Smotrich is pushing for budget cuts to social services to fund West Bank settlements and military operations.
Jun 30, 2026
Center
Criticized for claiming credit for the hostage release while he initially opposed the deal and worked to sabotage subsequent negotiations.
Jun 30, 2026
Lean Left
Smotrich, as Finance Minister, advanced unprecedented settlement expansion and pushed for racial segregation in the West Bank.