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United States & Bezalel Smotrich

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United States: The United States>>> administration under Donald Trump>>> has been less critical of Israeli settlements, though Donald Trump>>> previously stated he would not allow Israel>>> to annex the West Bank>>>. The Palestine — Palestinian Authority>>> calls on the United States>>> to stop the Israeli actions.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich>>>, as the finance minister with authority over civilian administration in the West Bank>>>, announced and championed the settlement expansion. His actions and rhetoric are seen as provocative and have led to sanctions against him by several nations.
Jun 03, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States: Mediator and guarantor of the plan; its ability to enforce the agreement is tested, influencing its regional influence and market stability.
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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United States: The US has a military presence in Jordan and is a key ally of Israel. Its role is complex, as it seeks to balance support for Israel with regional stability.
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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United States: Assessed PA's counter-terrorism financing practices; urged maintaining banking ties.
Bezalel Smotrich: Israeli Finance Minister; oversees waiver mechanism, withheld revenues, threatened economic strangulation.
Jul 20, 2026 · 29 articles
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United States: The United States>>> is involved in brokering talks between Lebanon>>> and Israel>>>, and its former president Donald Trump>>> is mentioned in the context of potential Israeli military decisions.
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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United States: The US, a close ally of Israel, recently called on Israel to remove settlers from Palestine — Qusra, indicating some pressure on Israel.
Bezalel Smotrich: Finance Minister Smotrich is quoted as saying settlement construction aims to bury the two-state solution, highlighting the political opposition to the Pope's appeal.
Aug 09, 2026 · 46 articles
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United States: The U.S. has publicly criticized the siege and is pressing Netanyahu to condemn it, reflecting diplomatic pressure that could affect bilateral relations.
Bezalel Smotrich: Smotrich, a hard-line minister, faces sanctions from Western nations over incitement, affecting his political standing.
Aug 14, 2026 · 48 articles
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United States: The US, Israel's closest ally, has expressed criticism over the conduct of the wars, including a public rebuke by President Trump. US-Israel relations are a factor in the election and regional dynamics.
Bezalel Smotrich: Smotrich announced new settlement funding packages, advancing far-right agenda.
Jul 17, 2026 · 22 articles
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United States: The United States was involved in attacks on Iran that triggered a new war in the Middle East, and its president, Donald Trump, has been in communication with leaders regarding the conflict.
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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United States: The United States is involved in negotiating a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which is a broader effort to end the regional conflict.
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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United States: The United States>>>, through its former President Donald Trump>>>, brokered the initial ceasefire deal. Its potential 'pushback' against Israel>>>'s expansion plans is seen as crucial to preventing further violence.
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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United States: Conducting strikes on Iran; condemned Houthi blockade; war cost estimated at $37.5 billion; domestic pressure over rising gasoline prices.
Bezalel Smotrich: Israeli Finance Minister; said Israel prepared for any scenario.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
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United States: The United States, Israel's staunchest ally, through its Ambassador Mike Huckabee, condemned Itamar Ben-Gvir's actions, indicating a strain in diplomatic relations and a disapproval of the conduct.
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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United States: The United States>>> brokered a ceasefire in mid-April that has not held and is hosting talks between Israel>>> and Lebanon>>> to forge peace and disarm Hezbollah>>>. Its diplomatic efforts are challenged by the escalating conflict.
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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United States: The United States brokered a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, which has seen stalled progress on key issues like disarming Hamas, indicating its role in regional peace efforts.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Finance Minister, made strong statements calling for 'profound change' within Israel's Arab community following the attack, which could lead to social and political tensions.
Jun 07, 2026 · 18 articles
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United States: Key ally involved in Gaza ceasefire efforts; its role is crucial in regional diplomacy.
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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United States: The United States, Israel's staunchest ally, through its Ambassador Mike Huckabee, condemned Itamar Ben-Gvir's actions, indicating a strain in diplomatic relations and a disapproval of the conduct.
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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United States: The United States>>> is mentioned as a close ally of Britain and Israel>>>, highlighting the diplomatic complexities Keir Starmer>>> faces in balancing these relationships.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich>>> is one of two Israeli cabinet ministers sanctioned by the United Kingdom>>>, reflecting the United Kingdom>>>'s disapproval of certain Israeli policies and actions.
Jun 08, 2026 · 9 articles
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United States: The United States>>> launched attacks on Iran>>> with Israel>>> at the end of February, indicating its involvement in the broader regional conflict.
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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Dec 21, 2025 · 21 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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Feb 08, 2026 · 7 articles
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Jan 21, 2026 · 8 articles
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Mar 11, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 29, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 16, 2026 · 149 articles
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