Bezalel Smotrich
“If [U.S. President Donald] Trump indeed loses, we will have to take this measure,” said Yamina Knesset member Bezalel Smotrich.
“The national mission to exercise our historic right in the land of our ancestors may be in jeopardy,” says Land of Israel Caucus chairman Haim Katz.
Though the so-called “French law” cannot apply to Benjamin Netanyahu’s current trial, it is expected to be opposed by MKs from Benny Gantz’s Blue and White Party.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly threatens to fire Defense Minister Naftali Bennett if his New Right Party refuses to form a joint slate with far-right Otzma Yehudit.
The plan, which includes a $283 million expansion of the road connecting Jerusalem and Gush Etzion, aims to “end the current isolation of Judea and Samaria ... so that the area is just like any other region in Israel,” according to Israel’s Transportation Ministry.
Transportation Minister Bezalel Smotrich decries “baseless hate” and says his words were taken out of context • Yisrael Beiteinu Party chief Avigdor Lieberman calls remarks “unbelievable.”
Ministers unanimously support measure that will also grant 6,000 building permits to Jewish towns • Minister Bezalel Smotrich: “For the first time ever, the State of Israel will implement its sovereignty over the entire territory and take responsibility for what happens inside it.”
Amir Ohana and Bezalel Smotrich are making headlines with their staunch views, although some say it’s more about politicking than policy.
Bezalel Smotrich beat Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel for leadership of the party in a vote of 83-40.
Jewish Home Party leaders Naftali Bennett (Education and Diaspora Affairs Minister) and Ayelet Shaked (Justice Minister ) announced on Saturday night that they were leaving the religious party to start a “New Right” party they hope can unite religious and secular Israelis.
