· 6hMiddle East Eye
Smotrich 'received assurances' Israel would continue war and take control of Gaza
 · 10hThe Times of Israel on MSN
Smotrich says Netanyahu vowed Israel to pursue ‘gradual takeover’ of entire Gaza Strip
Smotrich: If Israel doesn't return to Gaza after ceasefire, I will quit government
Smotrich demands IDF return to fighting after first phase of deal
The statement indicated that Smotrich did not receive the assurances he demanded in an earlier meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Times of Israel on MSN3d
Smotrich says Gaza war must continue, but doesn’t say if he will try to thwart hostage deal
Far-right finance minister reportedly haggling over emerging Hamas ceasefire agreement with Netanyahu, who is said to offer West Bank settlement boost if he stays in government The post Smotrich vows to carry on Gaza war,
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: 'Unfortunately, PM gave the green light to a catastrophic deal'
Finance Minister and Religious Zionist Party leader Bezalel Smotrich noted his disapproval on Saturday night of the implementation of the hostage-ceasefire deal. "Unfortunately, Prime Minister [Netanyahu] decided to give the green light to a bad,
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Decrying deal, Smotrich says his party will bolt gov’t unless it’s certain war will resume ‘at full scale’
The post In ultimatum to PM, Smotrich comes out against ‘dangerous’ hostage deal appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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Otzma Yehudit Ministers Resign From Israeli Gov’t, Smotrich to Stay
It is widely expected that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will replace the three with Likud MKs on an interim basis.
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Smotrich: We won't topple government if Halevi is replaced & Hamas defeated
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich presents Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with list of demands to ensure Israel's security - even if a ceasefire deal with Hamas is signed.
The Week1d
Gaza ceasefire: Israel PM Netanyahu is caught between the devil and deep sea, thanks to his far-right allies
Right-wing leaders Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are against any deal with Hamas but Netanyahu has to consider the international pressure to sign the pact
The Times of Israel on MSN10d
Smotrich calls for Israel to run civil affairs in Gaza, stay there ‘for very long time’
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Wednesday called for Israel to take over “the entire civil management of the Gaza Strip,” and warned that humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the coastal enclave will be cut to the minimum required under humanitarian law when US President-elect Donald Trump takes office later this month.
Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire accord, due to take effect Sunday
Israel's cabinet approved a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Saturday, a day ahead of the agreement's scheduled start.
Israel's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Israel's government has approved the new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for it to take effect on Sunday. The decision came after hours of discussions that continued late into the night. Two far-right ministers voted against the deal.
Israeli Cabinet Approves Gaza Deal as Hostage Release Draws Near
Israel’s cabinet approved an agreement on a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip that would free Israeli hostages, ending two days of debate that had underscored the pact’s fragility. The full cabinet endorsed the deal hours after the security cabinet had approved it.