Whether Bezalel Smotrich’s demand is serious and will be a part of any final coalition agreement is yet to be determined.
The new Israeli government, currently under construction, looking to undo some long-standing laws and repeal recent ones
Openly gay Israeli Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz boosted LGBTQ+ rights. Orthodox Jewish parties led by Bezalel Smotrich could take them away.
Smotrich called the former prime minister a “liar;” Ben Gvir – a potential Cabinet minister – brandished his gun against Arab protestors
US leaders warn Netanyahu not to associate with them but their party – ‘Religious Zionism’ – is poised to become 3rd largest in the Knesset after Nov. 1 elections
Netanyahu rebuttal: "We'll be back soon." Says he represents millions of Israeli residents that wanted a right-wing government and will work to bring down this "dangerous government"
Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are two of the most controversial figures in Israeli politics, yet Netanyahu sees them as vital to victory — here’s the story