Bezalel Smotrich
@bezalelsm · Israeli government & coalition
Bezalel Smotrich is Israel's Finance Minister and the leader of the Religious Zionism party.
Settlement revolution: We have only just begun
Translated from HebrewFor many long months I have warned that right-wingers who vote for Gadi Eisenkot will get Yair Golan as defense minister and a senior partner in his government. Now this has been officially agreed. With the signing of the surplus agreement between them, it is clear to everyone that they will form a dangerous left-wing government that will dismantle the communities and farms in Judea and Samaria and establish a Palestinian terrorist state in the heart of Israel, close Channel 14 and the pre-military academy in Eli, and entrench the rule of the judicial dictatorship. A true right-winger does not get confused, and votes only for Religious Zionism and the national camp.
Translated from Hebrew“Say to Zion, the time of salvation has come” Happy New Year to the dear people of Israel
Translated from Hebrew"For sins between a person and his fellow, Yom Kippur does not atone until he appeases his fellow." Everyone who knows Yehuda Eliyahu and has ever worked with him knows that he is an upright professional beside whom a crooked ruler looks crooked. A pure ideologue with zero ego and zero personal interests. A gifted manager with human sensitivity who has never hurt a fly. A modest and pleasant person, with a good eye and decency that comes before Torah. I have not met a single person who managed to quarrel with him. For spreading lies and spilling Yehuda's blood in the public square, amid the filth and corruption of ballot-box bosses, workers' committees and corrupt political operators, there will be no forgiveness and no absolution. Not on Yom Kippur and not after the elections. In the next term we will demand accountability from the Israel Land Authority and the Planning Administration. We will root out the corruption of operators of every kind and, with God's help, lead the Zionist work of these critical bodies for the State of Israel. This is critical to the Judaization of the Negev and the Galilee, and it is critical to the economy and to reducing the cost of housing in Israel.
Translated from HebrewGovernance operation in northern Samaria! Dozens of illegal Palestinian structures were demolished The Civil Administration's Inspection Unit, operating under my responsibility, demolished 35 illegal structures today along the access routes to the new communities in northern Samaria. We are demolishing illegal construction, creating deterrence, and protecting the communities of northern Samaria - the security belt of the State of Israel. In the face of an Eisenkot-Lieberman-Golan government that will evacuate communities and establish a terror state, we are fortifying and strengthening the settlements.
Translated from HebrewHistory in Hebron: The covering of the Cave of the Patriarchs has been completed. After many long months of renovations, and against the backdrop of the decision to cancel the Hebron Accords and reclaim the authorities from the Palestinian Hebron Municipality, the covering of the Cave of the Patriarchs has been completed. This is a very moving moment for me personally and for the entire people of Israel. The Cave of the Patriarchs, which Abraham our forefather purchased from Ephron the Hittite for 400 shekels, is the first sovereign inheritance in the chain of generations of the people of Israel and a symbol of sovereignty and Jewish identity in our land. Hebron is ours, and it will remain ours forever! Pictured: the architect of the covering.
Translated from HebrewAnother historic step in the settlement revolution: 1,665 dunams of a new blue line were published for Kida and Yishuv HaDa'at. The Kida and Yishuv HaDa'at communities waited more than 25 years for the moment when the Israeli government would advance their regularization. As part of the regularization of all the young settlements in recent years, we are privileged to complete the work here as well. The publication of the blue line, which we advanced today together with my friend, Binyamin Regional Council head Israel Gantz, will be a tremendous lever for the growth and development of the communities, with more than 1,000 housing units. In the face of an Eisenkot-Lieberman-Golan government that will establish a Palestinian state in the heart of the State of Israel, we are strengthening and fortifying the settlement enterprise.
Translated from HebrewThank you, Benny. Kudos to you too for bringing in Roi Konkol. He is a person who has consistently been a role model and an exemplar for changing the discourse, beliefs and opinions since 7/10. Roi steadfastly avoids falling into the pits of division and incitement, and insists on embracing the complexity of reality rather than falling into a divisive dichotomy. These are exactly the people needed in politics.
Translated from HebrewThank you, dear Ohad! I am proud to lead a team of such good and noble people who always, but always, put the good of the State of Israel before their personal good. There is no other party where you will find people like these.
Translated from HebrewBrigadier General (res.) Musa Feld, welcome to the Religious Zionism Party. It is a great honor to have you with us. I am very happy to announce that Brigadier General (res.), former Knesset member and former deputy education minister Moshe (Musa) Feld, a resident of Kibbutz Beit HaShita, formerly deputy commander of the 7th Brigade and commander of the Steel Chariots Brigade, is joining the Religious Zionism Party. Musa will be placed in a symbolic position on the party's Knesset list, as a sign of the great appreciation and respect we hold for dear Musa. Musa, how wonderful that you are with us. Welcome!
Translated from HebrewReut Ben Haim, a resident of Netivot and founder of the Tzav 9 movement, welcome to the Religious Zionism Party. I am happy to announce that I have decided to add Reut Ben Haim, an educator, social activist and founder of the Tzav 9 movement, to the Religious Zionism list for the 26th Knesset. After the October 7 attack, Reut founded Tzav 9, which works against bringing aid to the enemy during the war. At the same time, Reut works for the security of the communities surrounding Gaza and the families of reservists who bear the burden of the war. Reut grew up in Acre and Nahariya and currently lives in Netivot. She is married to a reservist combat soldier and is the mother of nine children. Over the years, she has devoted her life to educational and social work, volunteers to support victims of sex offenses, and together with her family serves as an emergency foster family for children who need a warm and protected home. Reut, you are a brave fighter. How wonderful that you are with us! Welcome!
Translated from HebrewHero of October 7, Major General (res.) Yossi Bachar, welcome to the Religious Zionism Party. How wonderful that you are with us I am excited to announce that I have decided to add Major General (res.) Yossi Bachar, a resident of Kibbutz Be'eri and one of the heroes of the battles on October 7, to the Religious Zionism list for the 26th Knesset. Yossi held a series of senior command positions in the IDF. On the morning of October 7, he left his home in Be'eri, fought Hamas terrorists for hours, and helped defend the kibbutz residents. Later in the war, he served as deputy commander of the Southern Command and participated in planning and commanding the fighting in the Gaza Strip. His joining is great news for Religious Zionism and the State of Israel. Together we will act and succeed!
Translated from HebrewTiberias Mayor Yossi Nevea supports Minister Smotrich's Negev-Galilee plan: “The Negev and Galilee need to be Judaized”
Translated from HebrewExpel the British ambassador this evening! We will not be the doormat of an antisemitic government, in a country conquered by radical Islam that is trying to save itself from economic and social collapse by attacking Jews and the State of Israel. The British Mandate in the Land of Israel is over.
Translated from HebrewZvika Mor and the entire Mor family are inspiring people. People who knew how to put the State of Israel and the common good before their personal well-being. Eitan, how good it is that you are home. Zvika, how good it is that you are with us.
Translated from HebrewWe regret Ofer Winter’s decision to run independently and gamble on the future of right-wing rule and the State of Israel. The only ones who might benefit from Winter’s refusal to unite in the national camp are Gali Baharav-Miara and Yitzhak Amit and their friends on the left. Winter’s stubborn refusal of every proposal for unity in the national camp is very disappointing and casts a heavy shadow over his judgment and over the credibility of his promise to recommend Netanyahu for prime minister and to go only with the national camp. A true right-winger does not take a risk this time. Vote for Religious Zionism.
Translated from HebrewNetivot Mayor Yechiel Zohar: "There was no finance minister as good as Smotrich!"
Translated from HebrewI send wishes for a full recovery to the injured person from the terror attack at Meoz Yehuda Farm, and I salute the security forces who are hunting the terrorist. The people of Israel need a strong and united national camp that will continue developing the enterprise of the farms we established in Judea and Samaria - Israel's security belt.
Translated from HebrewIt's happening now at midnight: fuel is going down by half a shekel! This is how you fight the cost of living
Translated from HebrewEnough with the ego! The right-wing public wants us to unite
Translated from HebrewI have just signed the order to reduce the excise tax by half a shekel for two months. As a result, starting tonight at midnight (Sunday), the price of a liter of 95 octane fuel will be NIS 7.75, instead of NIS 8.25. The important global campaign against Iran, led by the United States, is causing fuel prices to rise. The reduction I have just signed will ease the burden on Israeli citizens, curb indirect price increases in many sectors of the economy, and enable us to continue lowering inflation and interest rates. We have a strong and responsible economy.
Translated from HebrewFor many long months I have warned that an Eisenkot government will evacuate the communities and farms we established. Now Yoram Cohen, a senior figure in Eisenkot’s party, is saying it in his own voice. The only way to ensure that this disaster does not happen is for the right not to waste precious votes. *I call on Ofer Winter to listen carefully to Yoram Cohen’s grave words and understand the gravity of the moment.* If Winter runs alone, the communities we established are in danger. If he takes responsibility and joins unity as the public wants, with God’s help we will win. It is time for unity and responsibility in the national camp.
Translated from HebrewWhat a joy to see your tremendous support at the market today in Netivot. I love you, dear people of Israel.
Translated from HebrewThe national camp wants unity. An overwhelming majority of right-wing voters want to see us unite. 90% of Winter's voters support a united party. Ofer, I invite you to a meeting later this evening.
Translated from HebrewFreezing the Police Internal Investigations Law is another painful reminder of the danger of throwing votes away. If, God forbid, the right does not act responsibly and throws votes in the trash, Eisenkot and Yair Golan will appoint ten more Yitzhak Amits to the Supreme Court, and this will be a tragedy for generations. We must win and throw the judicial dictatorship of Yitzhak Amit onto the trash heap of history.
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