Bezalel Smotrich

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Bezalel Smotrich heads the Religious Zionism party and has served as finance minister, along with a second ministerial role in the Defense Ministry overseeing civilian affairs in the West Bank. Coverage centers on the state budget, economic policy and settlement issues. Reporting on Smotrich from Israel's newsrooms is collected here.

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Haaretz Opinion2d

Stop calling it an 'operation.' Israeli soldiers aren't exercising

From Hebron to Gaza, soldiers are carrying out expulsions of Palestinians under the guise of military operations. The euphemism obscures reality, allowing Smotrich's vision for a Palestinian-free land to advance

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Earlier coverage

Friday, 30 October 2026

Netanyahu and Smotrich said to meet to coordinate efforts following electionTimes of Israel · Politics

Thursday, 29 October 2026

Netanyahu and Smotrich meet to coordinate next steps following election resultsIsrael National News · Politics
Gasoline prices to fall 42 agorot Sunday, defying forecasts of a jump to near-record levelsJerusalem Post · General
Gasoline prices to fall 42 agorot Sunday, defying forecasts of a jump to near-record levelsJerusalem Post — Israel News · General
Netanyahu vows to stick with far-right partners as Eisenkot seeks path to ‘bring change’Times of Israel · Politics

Wednesday, 28 October 2026

"I've Been a Polling Clerk for 10 Years and I've Never Seen This": The Most Diverse Ballot Box in JerusalemJFeed · General
Netanyahu opens coalition talks as opposition weighs bid to oust Knesset speakerYnetnews · Politics
Where Israel's Parties Lost the Election: the Strategic Failures of 2026JFeed · Politics
Herzog pushes for unity, but Trump opposition to Netanyahu allies could change the gameYnetnews · Politics
Trump says he saved Netanyahu from crushing election defeat - now, he wants influence - analysisJerusalem Post · Politics
Stop calling it an 'operation.' Israeli soldiers aren't exercisingHaaretz · General
Trump wants Ben-Gvir, Smotrich out of Israel's next government, US sources tell 'Post'Jerusalem Post · World
Israel’s finance minister pledges to rebuild Jewish towns in GazaWorld Israel News · Security
Trump wants Ben-Gvir out of Netanyahu's next government, sources sayYnetnews · Politics
Trump favors Israeli government without Smotrich, Ben-Gvir – reportWorld Israel News · World
Smotrich vows Jewish settlements in Gaza as party defies election pollsYnetnews · Security
Smotrich says party 'won't let' Arab Israelis celebrate record turnoutHaaretz · General
Smotrich welcomed with dancing: Jewish communities will be established in GazaIsrael National News — Flash · Security
Smotrich welcomed with dancing: Jewish communities will be established in GazaIsrael National News · Security

Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Ben-Gvir to win 6-7 seats as Smotrich's RZP takes 6, election exit polls projectJerusalem Post · Politics
Veteran Journalist: Bibi Heading for Crushing Defeat TonightJFeed · General
On election day, some settlers pass over Netanyahu in favor of far-right partnersTimes of Israel · Politics
Haredi Turnout Holds Steady as Liberal Strongholds Slow; Eisenkot Warns of Netanyahu "Tricks"JFeed · Politics
Netanyahu visits Western Wall, prays for ‘victory of the people of Israel’World Israel News · Politics
"Get the Right out to vote:" Netanyahu and Smotrich issue emergency appealIsrael National News · Politics
Netanyahu, Smotrich coordinate joint effort to get right-wing voters to the polls in the eveningIsrael National News · Politics
Netanyahu visits Western Wall, prays for ‘victory of the people of Israel’JNS · Politics
Gush Etzion voters weigh military service, settlement and unity in Knesset electionsJNS · Politics
Early turnout hits 30 per cent as Israeli election voting continuesThe Jewish Chronicle · Politics