Smotrich thanked Trump for his support for Israel and efforts to assist in returning hostages, but said the US president’s Gaza plan should be canceled. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan and called for Israel to take control of the Gaza Strip and impose military rule,

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement that the Gaza executive committee was "not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy."

Sporadic clashes between the Israel Defense Forces and Gaza militants -- plus deadly IDF strikes -- continue despite the Gaza ceasefire.

Columbia professor claims Israel allegedly orchestrating Iran protests with Mossad agents, citing former CIA director's social media post as evidence.

Israel’s Finance Ministry said on Monday it delivered the 2026 state budget draft to parliament ahead of a preliminary vote on Wednesday, though the plan’s prospects are clouded by political fractures that have strained the ruling coalition.

Israel must now identify new opportunities beyond its conventional focal points in international partnerships.

Finance minister says Netanyahu should back annexation and settlement, and attacks Turkey and Qatar’s role on Gaza ‘executive board’