Smotrich Published the "Peace Now" Report and Smiled: "A Moment of Satisfaction This Morning"
Finance Minister and Minister in the Ministry of Defense Bezalel Smotrich published a photo of himself holding the "Peace Now" report on the government's activity in Judea and Samaria and wrote: "The Peace Now report.…
Assessment
Smotrich's public display of the Peace Now report signals his approval of settlement expansion data, framing it as a personal victory. The report's contents are not detailed, but his satisfaction suggests it portrays the government's West Bank policies favorably. This reinforces ideological divides over Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria.