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
Pushing to annex large parts of the West Bank de facto via budget allocations and land seizure approvals.
Jul 3, 2026
Lean Left
Finance Minister Smotrich advanced settlement budget allocations and made controversial statements about Palestinian autonomy.
Jul 3, 2026
Far Left
Smotrich announced plans to legalize five new wildcat outposts in the West Bank.
Jul 3, 2026
Far Left
Smotrich as Finance Minister diverted funds to West Bank settlements and cut budgets for Arab local councils.
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.