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Far-right minister says he 'received a commitment' that there would be a gradual Israeli takeover of enclave, despite ceasefire deal

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Even if Ben-Gvir and Smotrich oppose the deal, the agreement will still have a majority in government and is still likely to pass.

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The statement indicated that Smotrich did not receive the assurances he demanded in an earlier meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Far-right finance minister reportedly haggling over emerging Hamas ceasefire agreement with Netanyahu, who is said to offer West Bank settlement boost if he stays in government The post Smotrich vows to carry on Gaza war,

Finance Minister and Religious Zionist Party leader Bezalel Smotrich noted his disapproval on Saturday night of the implementation of the hostage-ceasefire deal. "Unfortunately, Prime Minister [Netanyahu] decided to give the green light to a bad,

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich presents Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with list of demands to ensure Israel's security - even if a ceasefire deal with Hamas is signed.

Weekly meetings established by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich are expected to significantly raise the amount of land seizures in 2025

Right-wing leaders Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are against any deal with Hamas but Netanyahu has to consider the international pressure to sign the pact

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich successfully pushed for the ceasefire deal with Hamas to include a section requiring the prevention of celebrations following the release of convicted terrorists into Judea and Samaria.