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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Jun 26, 2026
Far Left
Pushes for accelerated West Bank settlement expansion and sanctions against the Palestinian Authority.
Jun 25, 2026
Far Right
New poll shows Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party gaining strength, reaching five seats.
Jun 25, 2026
Center
Praised Shin Bet chief Zini's decision to close the LGBTQ cell and remove a 7/10 memorial, calling it 'removing progressive agendas.'
Jun 25, 2026
Lean Left
Smotrich ordered a freeze on Palestinian building permits in Area C and advanced annexation plans while cost of living soars.
Jun 24, 2026
Far Left
Smotrich is leading the push for full Israeli annexation of the West Bank and has approved thousands of new settlement housing units this week.
Jun 23, 2026
Far Right
Smotrich, as a leader of Religious Zionism, is actively involved in the coalition push for sovereignty alternatives to Bennett's autonomy proposal.
Jun 23, 2026
Lean Left
Smotrich threatens to collapse coalition if hostage deal includes Palestinian prisoner release.
Jun 22, 2026
Far Right
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Israel will remain in southern Lebanon for years until Hezbollah is disarmed, praising IDF achievements.
Jun 22, 2026
Lean Left
Smotrich is advancing legislation to expand settlement sovereignty in the West Bank, drawing international condemnation.
Jun 22, 2026
Far Left
Smotrich announced new settlement construction and legalization of outposts in the West Bank.