Bezalel Smotrich
The prime minister’s Likud Party reportedly tried to persuade MK Zvika Fogel to split from Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit.
The very thought of negotiating with terrorists represents a strategic disaster. Yet Israel’s willingness to trade hundreds of hardened criminals to get back a handful of hostages is a powerful message of light triumphing over darkness.
Ministers to address the threat posed by the surge of attacks expected after the release of hundreds of terrorists in the ceasefire deal with Hamas.
The Religious Zionism Party convened to discuss its role in the government.
The Religious Zionism Party leader is demanding the dismantling of Hamas and renewed fighting in Gaza.
If right-wing discontent over the terms spreads, the prime minister’s seat may depend on forging alliances with his most adamant rivals.
The Otzma Yehudit Party head called on Religious Zionism Party leader Bezalel Smotrich to join him in warning the prime minister that they will exit the coalition if the agreement goes through.
The construction push is being led by the Settlement Administration, which is under the authority of the finance minister.
“The emerging deal is a catastrophe for the national security of the State of Israel.”
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich asked a Norwegian trust that holds some $379 million to release the monies to settle the debt.
The increased security surrounding the right-wing Cabinet minister followed a deadly terror shooting near Bezalel Smotrich’s home in Kedumim.
“We will find the abhorrent murderers and settle accounts with them and with all those who aided them. No one will get away,” the prime minister said.
