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Netanyahu cancels briefing with Shin Bet chief due to Smotrich boycott • Apr. 16, 2025, 4:38 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Smotrich calls on Netanyahu to boycott Ronen Bar despite interim injunction • Apr. 8, 2025, 11:41 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Smotrich to return to Knesset, while remaining finance minister • Apr. 2, 2025, 4:41 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Israeli finance minister Smotrich resigns from post as minister in government • Mar. 31, 2025, 10:43 AM ET (Reuters)
Netanyahu proposes Fogel for intelligence minister, Smotrich opposes • Mar. 30, 2025, 6:00 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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Born February 27, 1980 (age 45) • Golan Heights
Political Affiliation Religious Zionist Party

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