Israeli Knesset passes controversial Deri, Smotrich Laws, legislative blitz continues

Dec 27, 2022

The bills, referred to as the "Deri Law" and "Smotrich Laws" have been key demands by the Shas and Religious Zionism parties. Following an...

OECD Secretary-General meets Israel's President, senior ministers

Dec 05, 2023

On Monday, he met with Israel's President Isaac Herzog, its Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and its Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Israeli Finance Minister cuts import duties on milk to alleviate shortages

Jul 15, 2023

Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that on Thursday he made an “important” decision to sign an order cancelling, with immediate effect.

Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich wants to let foreign banks compete in country

Jul 04, 2023

Israel's Finance Minister wants to increase competition in the country's banking sector by bringing opening the market to foreign banks.

Israel and Argentina working on establishing direct flights between countries

Jun 06, 2025

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich submitted to the government a proposal to encourage airlines to operate direct commercial flights...

Israeli Finance Minister calls for security zones in Judea and Samaria

Nov 07, 2023

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is calling for the establishment of security zones to protect Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria from the threat...