Smotrich takes a stand against the banks over concerns that the public will bear the cost
Bank Profit Dispute Highlights Economic Concerns At the heart of the ongoing debate are the substantial profits of banks, projected to hit around 30 billion shekels by 2025, with estimates for this year nearing 34 billion shekels. The main issue is whether these banks have boosted profits by increasing the interest rate gap between invoices […]
The United States ought to support its allies in imposing sanctions on Smotrich and Ben-Gvir
Bezalel Smotrich, the Israeli Finance Minister, leads the Religious Zionist Party, while Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s Minister of National Security, heads the Otzma Yehudit party. Together, they represent the far-right faction within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Both leaders are against providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza and support the overall transfer of resources. […]