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European nations, Canada decry Israel’s new, illegal West Bank settlements
Fourteen countries, including Britain, Canada, Denmark and France, have condemned Israel’s approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied…
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Smotrich approves nearly hundreds of housing units in multiple West Bank settlements
The units will be spread out between Hashmonaim, just over the Green Line in central Israel, and Givat Zeev and Beitar Illit near…
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What did the gov’t approve for Israel’s 2026 state budget?
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich after a press conference at the ministry, December 4, 2025; illustrative. (photo credit: YONATAN…
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Far-right Israeli minister praises strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has praised the strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar. "Terrorists have no immunity and…
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Smotrich leads economic-diplomatic delegation to India
Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, August 6, 2025 (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)…
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Finance, Defense ministries to establish c'mtee to expand resources for wounded IDF soldiers
A new public committee, led by senior medical experts, will oversee an expanded national response for wounded IDF soldiers, with a focus…
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Israel’s Smotrich calls for phased Gaza annexation if Hamas does not disarm
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for Israel to annex the Gaza Strip if Hamas refuses to disarm, the latest…
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Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu petitions for emergency Knesset debate on Gaza takeover
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Smotrich, Sukkot threaten elections over Netanyahu's Gaza City plan, urge full occupation
Smotrich threatened PM Netanyahu at Thursday’s cabinet meeting with going to elections, telling him: “As far as I’m concerned, we can stop…
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Smotrich confirms plan to allocate funds toward emergency Gaza aid efforts, shifting gears
"Right now, the funding is international, but if necessary, we’ll do it ourselves," Somtrich said. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich…
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Head of Germany's Greens urges country to sanction Israeli minister
The head of Germany's Green Party has called for Berlin to join other countries in sanctioning Israeli far-right ministers Bezalel…
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Gov't approves establishment of 22 new West Bank settlements
The decision includes plans to renew settlement activity in northern Samaria and develop new communities along the Jordan Valley border.…
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Right-wing Israeli minister calls for full occupation of Gaza Strip
Extreme right-wing Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for a complete occupation of the Gaza Strip and, if necessary,…
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Israeli far-right minister says Israel should occupy all of Gaza
Israel's far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has spoken out in favour of Israeli occupation of the entire Gaza Strip, in remarks…
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First Israeli hostages released after delayed start to cease-fire
Three women held in Hamas captivity for more than 15 months were freed on Sunday after the implementation of a cease-fire agreed to by…
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Far-right politicians in Israel against ceasefire with Hezbollah
Far-right politicians in Jerusalem have sharply criticized a possible ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese Shiite Hezbollah militia.…
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EU's Borrell slams Israeli minister's remarks on starvation in Gaza
The European Union on Wednesday condemned statements by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in which he deplored aid for…
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Germany, France slam Israeli minister's remarks on starvation in Gaza
Germany and France on Wednesday condemned statements by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in which he deplored aid for…