Hamas & Bezalel Smotrich
33 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Aug 23, 2026
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International
Hamas: Hamas is blamed by Israel for incitement; its military wing was targeted in Gaza strikes.
Bezalel Smotrich: Smotrich called for clearing Palestinian villages and expanding settlements, fueling tensions.
Jul 24, 2026 · 107 articles
International
Hamas: Committed to the plan but faces continued Israeli strikes; its disarmament remains the core sticking point, affecting its political and military future.
Bezalel Smotrich: Far-right minister; praised Netanyahu's rejection, reinforcing hardline stance that complicates peace efforts.
Jul 30, 2026 · 360 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas>>> views Benjamin Netanyahu>>>'s plan to expand control in Gaza Strip>>> as ethnic cleansing and a dangerous escalation, accusing Israel>>> of violating the ceasefire agreement and continuing to engage in militant attacks.
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
International
Hamas: Hamas's October 7, 2023, invasion and massacre were cited by Israel and the US as reasons to describe the decision to recognize a Palestinian state as a 'reward for terrorism'.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich, the Israeli Finance Minister, has been sanctioned by France and faced earlier Western sanctions for his role in overseeing Israeli settlement policy and backing annexation plans, which are seen as harming Palestinians.
Jun 06, 2026 · 64 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas is an adversary in Gaza, where Israel maintains control over half the territory despite a ceasefire agreement.
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
Domestic
Hamas: The Gaza war context, initiated by Hamas attacks, frames the election and adds to the political strain.
Bezalel Smotrich: Smotrich is the central figure, facing a political survival crisis due to his stance on the draft law. His party's electoral prospects have deteriorated, potentially weakening his influence.
Aug 07, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Hamas: The event is contextualized by the ongoing conflict initiated by Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023, and Israel's subsequent offensive in Gaza, which continues to fuel regional tensions.
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
Domestic
Hamas: Hamas's October 7 attack remains a central issue in the election, with demands for accountability and ongoing conflict in Gaza. The attack's aftermath continues to shape Israeli politics and security.
Bezalel Smotrich: Smotrich announced new settlement funding packages, advancing far-right agenda.
Jul 17, 2026 · 22 articles
International
Hamas: The ongoing war with Hamas is the backdrop for Israel's revenue withholding, indirectly contributing to the healthcare crisis.
Bezalel Smotrich: As Finance Minister, he stopped transferring clearance revenues, directly causing the PA's funding shortfall.
Aug 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas is accused in a UN report of committing war crimes, including extrajudicial killings and torture, against Palestinians in Gaza, which severely damages its international standing and legitimacy.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich>>>, Israeli Finance Minister, spoke about new plans in the occupied West Bank>>>.
Jun 09, 2026 · 11 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas is involved in the broader conflict, with Israeli strikes in Gaza continuing. The settlement plan may escalate tensions.
Bezalel Smotrich: As Finance Minister, Smotrich supported the plan, stating it erases the Palestinian state. His role is central to the settlement policy.
Aug 19, 2026 · 84 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas is accused in the UN report of committing war crimes, including executions and severe physical violence against Palestinians in Gaza, and the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich>>>, Israeli Finance Minister, spoke about new plans in the occupied West Bank>>>.
May 18, 2026 · 39 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas>>> suffered significant losses with the killing of its new military wing head, Mohammad Odeh>>>, and other operatives, impacting its leadership and operational capabilities.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich>>>, Israel>>>'s far-right Finance Minister, backs the plan for the forced displacement of Gazans.
May 26, 2026 · 87 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel in 2023 triggered a war and led to a dramatic intensification of displacement in the West Bank, according to rights groups.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich, a far-right Finance Minister, is a vocal proponent of West Bank annexation and has been banned from France for actively promoting it. His secondary position in the Defense Ministry gives him wide influence over West Bank policy.
Jun 10, 2026 · 30 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel is cited as the context for Israel's bombardment of Gaza, which in turn fuels the international criticism and actions taken by countries like the Republic of Ireland against Israeli officials.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's finance minister, has been banned from entering the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom due to his controversial statements and actions regarding Palestinians. This negatively impacts his international standing and ability to travel.
Jun 05, 2026 · 26 articles
International
Hamas: Israel dismissed the flotilla's action as a 'PR stunt' serving Hamas, and Gideon Sa ar referred to participants as 'anti-Israel extremists at the service of Hamas'.
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
International
Hamas: Gaza-based militant group; its disarmament and ceasefire negotiations are central to regional tensions.
Bezalel Smotrich: Israeli far-right minister sanctioned by the UK; his policies contribute to strained relations.
Aug 14, 2026 · 32 articles
International
Hamas: Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, was cited by Israel as the reason for the blockade, with Israel calling the flotilla a 'PR stunt at the service of Hamas'. Hamas condemned Israel's interception as piracy.
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
International
Hamas: Hamas's October 7 attack is cited as a trigger for increased settler violence, but it is not directly involved in this incident.
Bezalel Smotrich: Smotrich, a hard-line minister, faces sanctions from Western nations over incitement, affecting his political standing.
Aug 14, 2026 · 48 articles
International
Hamas: The Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, in southern Israel triggered the broader war in Gaza, which is referenced as a precedent for the potential destruction in Beirut.
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
International
Hamas: Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel is referenced as context for Republic of Ireland's critical stance, but the entity is not directly involved in this legislation.
Bezalel Smotrich: Smotrich was also banned from entering Republic of Ireland in June 2026.
Jul 07, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Hamas: Named Khalil al-Hayya as leader; war with Israel ongoing.
Bezalel Smotrich: Israeli Finance Minister; said Israel prepared for any scenario.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
International
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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