Israel Defense Forces & Bezalel Smotrich
8 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026
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International
Israel Defense Forces: The IDF conducted raids, arrests, and airstrikes, facing accusations of excessive force.
Bezalel Smotrich: Smotrich called for clearing Palestinian villages and expanding settlements, fueling tensions.
Jul 24, 2026 · 107 articles
International
Israel Defense Forces: The Israel Defense Forces>>> (IDF) were directed by Benjamin Netanyahu>>> to expand control over Gaza Strip>>> and have been involved in eliminating Hamas>>> operatives, including Mohammad Odeh>>>.
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
Israel Defense Forces: Continues strikes despite ceasefire; its actions are central to the conflict and the plan's failure.
Bezalel Smotrich: Far-right minister; praised Netanyahu's rejection, reinforcing hardline stance that complicates peace efforts.
Jul 30, 2026 · 360 articles
Domestic
Israel Defense Forces: The IDF faces manpower shortages and extended operations on multiple fronts. The extension of mandatory service and the debate over ultra-Orthodox conscription directly affect its capabilities.
Bezalel Smotrich: Smotrich announced new settlement funding packages, advancing far-right agenda.
Jul 17, 2026 · 22 articles
International
Israel Defense Forces: The IDF has deployed to Palestine — Qusra and removed a settler tent, but its actions are seen as insufficient, affecting its credibility in maintaining order.
Bezalel Smotrich: Smotrich, a hard-line minister, faces sanctions from Western nations over incitement, affecting his political standing.
Aug 14, 2026 · 48 articles
International
Israel Defense Forces: The Israel Defense Forces intercepted the flotilla, detained activists, and denied allegations of abuse, stating their orders require respectful treatment.
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
Israel Defense Forces: The Israel Defense Forces>>> carried out the operation to eliminate Mohammad Odeh>>> and is continuing strikes in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah>>>.
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
Israel Defense Forces: The Israel Defense Forces>>> denies blocking aid to Gaza Strip>>>, stating it only blocks organizations refusing security information and accuses Hamas>>> of infiltration.
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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