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Iran & Bezalel Smotrich

20 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026

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Iran: Iran's clerical leadership is identified as an adversary by Israel, and Iran is negotiating a ceasefire with the United States.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's finance minister, has advocated for extending Israel's border to the Litani River and annexing Gaza.
Apr 09, 2026 · 11 articles
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Iran: Iran has launched airstrikes on US forces in Jordan, adding to regional tensions. Its actions could escalate the conflict and affect oil markets.
Bezalel Smotrich: The Israeli finance minister has called for full control of the compound. His hardline stance contributes to the crisis and could lead to economic sanctions.
Aug 04, 2026 · 9 articles
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Iran: Iran is a key adversary, with Israel conducting strikes against Iranian targets. The conflict with Iran influences security strategy and regional tensions.
Bezalel Smotrich: Smotrich announced new settlement funding packages, advancing far-right agenda.
Jul 17, 2026 · 22 articles
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Iran: Regional actor; its nuclear program and ties to Hamas influence the conflict, though not directly involved in this dispute.
Bezalel Smotrich: Far-right minister; praised Netanyahu's rejection, reinforcing hardline stance that complicates peace efforts.
Jul 30, 2026 · 360 articles
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Iran: Iran>>> is mentioned in the context of a broader regional conflict and joint US-Israeli strikes, indicating its indirect role in the current escalation.
Bezalel Smotrich: As Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich>>> advocated for strikes on Beirut and approved a 2 billion Israeli shekel budget for drone countermeasures, directly influencing military strategy and spending.
May 25, 2026 · 15 articles
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Iran: Attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran triggered a new war in the Middle East, which is a backdrop to the current escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's far-right finance minister, issued a strong warning that Beirut's southern suburbs would be decimated like Khan Younis, reflecting Israel's aggressive stance.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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Iran: Allegedly pressed Houthis to close Bab-el-Mandeb; engaged in ongoing war with US; received ceasefire proposal from mediators.
Bezalel Smotrich: Israeli Finance Minister; said Israel prepared for any scenario.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
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Iran: Referenced in Netanyahu's remarks about nuclear weapons; Israel's stated aim to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains a key geopolitical factor.
Bezalel Smotrich: Israeli far-right minister sanctioned by the UK; his policies contribute to strained relations.
Aug 14, 2026 · 32 articles
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Iran: Iran>>> is mentioned as a country where Israel>>> has been involved in wars, contributing to Benjamin Netanyahu>>>'s pressure to bolster his standing with voters.
Bezalel Smotrich: As Israel>>>'s Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich>>> has publicly defended the 'voluntary migration' of Palestinians from Gaza Strip>>>.
May 29, 2026 · 26 articles
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Iran: Iran>>> is the primary backer of Hezbollah>>> and has stated that a ceasefire in Lebanon>>> is a key condition for any deal to end its wider war with the United States>>>. The ongoing conflict in Lebanon>>> complicates these broader negotiations.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich>>>, Israel>>>'s Finance Minister, called for severe retaliation against Lebanon>>> for Hezbollah>>>'s drone attacks, advocating for the destruction of buildings in Beirut.
May 19, 2026 · 309 articles
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Iran: Iran>>> is mentioned as backing Hezbollah>>> militants, who are clashing with Israeli forces.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich>>>, Israel>>>'s far-right Finance Minister, backs the plan for the forced displacement of Gazans.
May 26, 2026 · 87 articles
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Iran: Iran was mentioned by Isaac Herzog as a regional and global threat, diverting some attention from the flotilla incident to broader geopolitical concerns.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's far-right Finance Minister, has faced sanctions from Canada and Spain for allegedly inciting violence against Palestinians, linking him to the broader controversial actions of the Israeli government.
May 11, 2026 · 183 articles
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Iran: Iran>>> is mentioned in the context of a ceasefire struck last month, and Benjamin Netanyahu>>> claimed Israel>>> had removed an 'immediate existential threat' posed by Iran>>>'s nuclear program.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich>>>, Israeli Finance Minister, spoke about new plans in the occupied West Bank>>>.
Jun 09, 2026 · 11 articles
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Iran: Iran>>> is mentioned in the context of a ceasefire struck last month, and Benjamin Netanyahu>>> claimed Israel>>> had removed an 'immediate existential threat' posed by Iran>>>'s nuclear program.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich>>>, Israeli Finance Minister, spoke about new plans in the occupied West Bank>>>.
May 18, 2026 · 39 articles
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Iran: Iran was mentioned by Isaac Herzog as a regional and global threat, diverting some attention from the flotilla incident to broader geopolitical concerns.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's far-right Finance Minister, has faced sanctions from Canada and Spain for allegedly inciting violence against Palestinians, similar to Itamar Ben-Gvir.
May 18, 2026 · 347 articles
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Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Finance Minister, visited India, during which a Bilateral Investment Treaty was signed.
Feb 16, 2026 · 107 articles
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Apr 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 11, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 29, 2026 · 6 articles
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