Bezalel Smotrich
Bezalel Smotrich is an Israeli politician and member of the Knesset, known for his far-right views and strong opposition to ceasefire agreements in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. Recently in the news, he criticized comparisons made by Israelis between released hostages and Holocaust victims, claiming such statements displayed a 'grave mistake' and 'contempt' for the Holocaust.
Born on Jun 24, 1980 (46 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 14 | 4.86 | 1.31% | +30% | 9,216,900 | 156,920 | $400,000 | 6,810$ |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 2.50 | 0.16% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 133,328 | $2,700,000 | 5,303$ |
| Turkey | 3 | 5.00 | 0.23% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 193,734 | $720,000 | 1,654$ |
| Sweden | 2 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +10% | 10,099,265 | 18,347 | $530,000 | 963$ |
| Canada | 2 | 3.50 | 0.16% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 59,060 | $1,700,000 | 2,642$ |
| Dominican Republic | 2 | 6.50 | 0.16% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 17,329 | $89,000 | 142$ |
| Georgia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 3,989,167 | 3,119 | $17,000 | 13$ |
| Germany | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 63,233 | $3,845,000 | 2,902$ |
| Greece | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 7,837 | $190,000 | 143$ |
| Tunisia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 11,818,619 | 10,241 | $45,000 | 39$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 4.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 84,370 | $63,000 | 89$ |
| Totals | 32 | 390,143,386 | 747,518 | $10,299,000 | 20,700$ |
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Recent Mentions
Germany:
Bezalel Smotrich is a key representative of the settlement movement in Netanjahu's cabinet.
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Tanzania:
Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has continued to call for the annexation of the West Bank.
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Greece:
Bezalel Smotrich is the Israeli Minister of Finance who commented on Israel's interests in the conflict between Iran and the United States.
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Tunisia:
Bezalel Smotrich is the Minister of Finance who reaffirmed the government's commitment to colonial expansion.
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Israel:
Bezalel Smotrich is a prominent figure in the Israeli government advocating for the expansion of settlements in the West Bank.
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Dominican Republic:
The Israeli Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, urged the army to act 'with an iron fist'.
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United Kingdom:
Smotrich said the villages of Tell, Iraq Burin and Beit Furik need to look exactly like the refugee camps in Nablus and Tulkarm.
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Canada:
Hardline Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Palestinian villages near Tal should be cleared of their inhabitants.
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Turkey:
Bezalel Smotrich condemned the attack and called for a strong military response from the Israel Defense Forces.
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Canada:
Bezalel Smotrich commented on the current situation working in Israel's favor.
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