Bezalel Smotrich
IDF ends controversial Hebron operation after days of terror probe, forced evacuations
A petition alleges troops took over some homes and turned them into military positions, while demolishing civilian buildings and requiring traders to remove goods from their businesses.
Israel cannot defeat extremism by embracing it - opinion
Netanyahu meets Ben-Gvir, Smotrich as opposition leaders hold coalition talks
Ra'am's Abbas rejects election interference claims, denies Qatari links 'unlike Netanyahu'
Netanyahu eyes unity government with Eisenkot as Likud considers alternative coalition arrangements
Sources close to Netanyahu are promoting a plan to bring Eisenkot into a unity government, potentially offering him a rotation as prime minister while excluding the ultra-Orthodox parties.
Trump says he saved Netanyahu from crushing election defeat - now, he wants influence - analysis
From Gaza to Syria and Lebanon, Trump wants an Israeli government that advances his regional ambitions, even if it means sidelining Ben-Gvir and Smotrich.
Trump wants Ben-Gvir, Smotrich out of Israel's next government, US sources tell 'Post'
According to the sources, Trump believes settler violence is undermining his regional vision and making it more difficult to implement.
Ben-Gvir, Smotrich's parties set to win combined 13 seats in 2026 Israeli election
Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party added former Likud MK Gotliv to its slate, while RZP ran in a technical bloc with Zehut, led by Moshe Feiglin, in an effort to help clear the electoral threshold.
Arab voter turnout surges past 2022 figures as haredi strongholds lag behind
In Umm al-Fahm, turnout reached 56.1% by 6 p.m., compared with a final turnout of 51.33% in 2022, an increase of 4.77 percentage points, with several hours of voting still remaining.
Israel’s election system puts coalition deals ahead of voter choice - opinion
Israel’s proportional representation system gives voters a voice, but coalition deals often determine who governs. Is it time for reform?
Right-leaning voters in Jerusalem share core values for future gov't but split over who should lead
Some voters interviewed in Jerusalem reflected that shift. “I just know I don’t want Bibi,” said a woman in Mahane Yehuda who is leaning toward Bennett, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname.
Finance Ministry prepares plan to prevent increase in deficit, fund defense, for next government
Some of the measures were planned in cooperation with the Bank of Israel. The next government will be responsible for implementing the policy.
Could Trump's allies push Netanyahu into unity gov't without his far-right partners? - analysis
Foremost among these plans is the possibility of a historic normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia, a prospect difficult to envision advancing while Ben-Gvir and Smotrich sit at the cabinet table.
Israel must listen to its friends, not dismiss their warnings - editorial
The test for any coalition should be whether it can protect the country while governing responsibly at home and maintaining credibility abroad.
