The Finance Minister also harshly criticized the release of the Shifa Hospital director.

Informed sources say the cabinet is set to vote on a number of sanctions against the Palestinian Authority and states which recently decided to recognize a State of Palestine.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich also attacked the General Staff this morning regarding its decision to have a daily humanitarian pause. 

Following the departure of Gantz and Eizenkot from the government, a new war cabinet has been formed, comprised of Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gallant, Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer, and Shas party chairman Deri.

Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich addressed Benny Gantz's decision to leave the national emergency government, saying that there is nothing Gantz demanded that he didn't get - except a Palestinian state.

With this deal, the IDF will have 75 of one of the most advanced fighter planes in the world.

The Finance Minister appealed to the Prime Minister today demanding he take a number of immediate steps in retaliation for the decision by Norway, Ireland, and Spain to recognize a Palestinian state.

The age in which residents rely on papers and promises which have nothing behind them and which ultimately blow up in our face is over."

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is demanding a clarification from the Prime Minister and the war cabinet about the resumption of trade between PA-controlled territories and Gaza contrary to the cabinet's decision.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is pushing for tariffs on imports from Turkey in response to Erdogan's dramatic measures against Israel.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich commemorated Memorial Day at the Ofakim cemetery and told onlookers that he takes responsibility for the events of October 7th.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich held a meeting with local mayors in Judea and Samaria: "The danger of the Palestinian state is as tangible as it has been in years."

Smotrich denied issuing an ultimatum to Netanyahu that he would attend to increased prices of living in Israel only after a ground invasion of Rafah was launched.

Smotrich proposed a different way of 'cutting off oxygen to Hamas': occupation of Rafah and full possession of the border crossing between Egypt and Gaza.

During a demonstration of bereaved families on behalf of the "Hope Forum," Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, demanded that Netanyahu: "Take Rafah now" and not "Give in to a losing deal."

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich thanked Trump after withdrawing his support for the two-state solution: "I hope and pray that more world leaders will discover the courage and integrity that Trump is showing to change his position"

Smotrich: "A Palestinian state is an obstacle to peace and an existential threat to Israel."

A new survey by Direct Polls published on Channel 14 shows that Netanyahu continues to climb opening a gap on Gantz, while Lapid remains at about 11 seats. Israelis were also asked what they thought regarding a counter-attack on Iran.

Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich announced the founding of a public committee to examine the aid for victims of October 7: "It is the state's obligation to see to the security of its citizens."