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Bezalel Smotrich

Person · Minister · Israel · 146 dispatches indexed · last seen May 13, 2026
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Geopolitical Conflict
EU announces sanctions against violent Israel settlers

The EU approved sanctions against violent Israeli settlers after Hungary lifted its veto, marking a limited step addressing West Bank violence, though member states disagreed on stronger trade measures targeting illegal settlements.

The Guardian · 2d ago
Geopolitical Conflict
EU countries agree on sanctions against Israeli settlers

EU foreign ministers agreed to sanction four Israeli settler organizations and three individuals for escalating violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, freezing their assets and imposing travel bans after Hungary lifted its veto.

Die Zeit · 2d ago
Geopolitical Conflict
Israel-Hamas War - Ceasefire and hostage exchange (January-March 2025)

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Britannica · Apr 25
Geopolitical Politics
Smotrich: US supports Israeli West Bank settlement expansion - interview

Finance Minister Smotrich claims the Trump administration fully backs Israeli West Bank settlement expansion, stating over 51,000 housing units have been approved since 2022, while asserting Prime Minister Netanyahu coordinates all actions despite international criticism.

The Jerusalem Post · Apr 23
International Relations
Arrest Netanyahu? European moves spark fresh tensions with Israel

Hungary's newly elected leader Peter Magyar reversed his predecessor's ICC withdrawal, threatening Netanyahu's arrest if he enters Hungarian territory, escalating European diplomatic tensions over Middle East conflicts and Palestinian statehood recognition.

The Age - World · Apr 21
Geopolitical Conflict
EU diplomats agree to sanction Hamas leaders and Israeli settlers

The European Union unanimously agreed Monday to impose sanctions on Hamas leaders and Israeli settler organizations and individuals, responding to escalating Gaza devastation and West Bank violence, though stopping short of broader economic measures against Israel's government.

WTJX Newsfeed · 12h ago
Geopolitical Conflict
EU diplomats agree to sanction Hamas leaders and Israeli settlers

EU diplomats unanimously agreed Monday to sanction Hamas leaders and Israeli settler organizations amid Gaza devastation, though stopped short of stronger economic measures against Israel's government, marking potential escalation of European pressure.

NPR · 2d ago
Geopolitical Conflict
Gaza will need $71 billion in the next 10 years for reconstruction: UN and EU

The UN and EU estimate Gaza requires 71 billion dollars over the next decade for reconstruction following Israeli military operations, with housing, health, education, commerce, and agriculture sectors most severely affected, amid ongoing violence and displaced Palestinian populations.

La Jornada · Apr 21
International Relations
EU mood turns 'hostile' over West Bank settler violence

EU foreign ministers are moving toward sanctioning Israeli settlers for violence against Palestinians, with Hungary's leadership transition removing a key blocking vote and creating momentum for trade restrictions on West Bank settlement goods.

Euractiv · 6d ago
Geopolitical Conflict
Israel and Palestine

Since October 2023, Israel's war on Gaza killed 72,985 Palestinians and 1,671 Israelis, devastating Palestine's economy while Israel maintained growth through U.S. military aid exceeding $21.7 billion, though UN investigators concluded genocide occurred.

Executive Magazine · Apr 22