The Latest Breaking News from Bezalel Smotrich

Israel’s finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, announced on May 22 that Israel will withhold Palestinian tax revenues from the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank “until further notice”. The move came on the same day that Norway, Spain and Ireland announced that they will recognise a Palestinian state.

The International Court of Justice has issued a legally binding order for Israel to halt its invasion of Rafah.

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan seek warrants for five people, including Israeli PM Netanyahu and Hamas leader Sinwar.

Israeli Defence Minister Gallant challenges PM Netanyahu over failure to address issue of post-war plan for Gaza.

Tensions and protests disrupt Memorial Day ceremonies in Israel, revealing societal divisions amidst conflict and government policies.

Reliance on extremist allies such as Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich distancing prime minister from Israeli public

Israel’s government says it will invade Rafah while others eye the remainder of Gaza and make their own plans.

While far-right settler sentiments have always existed, they seem to be having a louder and louder say in Israel today.

The Gaza war is speeding up Israel's "annexation" of the Palestinian economy, say analysts, who argue it has been hobbled for decades by agreements that followed the Oslo peace accords.