Bezalel Smotrich
Bank of Israel lowers interest rate to 3.5% in response to strong shekel, halt in war with Iran
The Bank of Israel Monetary Committee, headed by Amir Yaron, announced that the national interest rate will be lowered once again to 3.5% as inflation declines and the shekel remains strong.
High Court proposes canceling Eliyahu’s Israel Land Authority appointment
Lebanon deal focused on dismantling Hezbollah, not Israeli withdrawal, ambassador Leiter says
IDF Disabled Veterans Organization warns of 'national disaster' amid exclusion in defense budget
Netanyahu, Smotrich to 'set aside' haredi draft law, approve billions in defense funding for war
“The costly campaign requires a special budget with the addition of tens of billions of shekels for the war effort,” Netanyahu said.
Vigilant and united: Israel’s homefront resilience will decide outcome of Iran war - editorial
As Israel faces mounting attacks from Iran, the real challenge lies within: political infighting and internal divisions threaten to undermine the nation’s unity and resolve in a prolonged conflict.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's son wounded on Lebanon border
He reportedly received only light wounds and is in stable condition.
From evacuation to forward defense: Israel shifts strategy against Hezbollah - analysis
Entire communities along the northern border were emptied amid fear that Hezbollah might try to penetrate the north as Hamas did in the south.
Purim Shpiel: Knesset establishes new Protest Ministry
Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
Government approves grants for residents whose homes were damaged in Iranian missile strikes
NIS 2,000 will be provided initially to each resident whose home was damaged and declared unfit for habitation, with residents additionally evacuated to a government-funded hotel.
‘Prepared for any scenario’: Israeli politicians unite backing Iran operation, vow full readiness
In his remarks, Netanyahu accused Iran’s leadership of sponsoring terrorism and threatening Israel and the United States.
Middle Israel: Smotrich’s crushing Knesset defeat exposes the finance minister's limits - opinion
Smotrich is a light-year away from the Israeli consensus. Why does a man who represents but a marginal, detached, and minuscule part of Israeli society sit on its national chest?
Netanyahu’s coalition topples Smotrich’s order to double tax import rate, opposition celebrates
The order was rejected by a wide margin, with 59 MKs against and 25 in favor.
Mosque set on fire near Nablus, Australian teen attacked
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