Smotrich says US fighting Iran is ‘best for us’ and Israel will not join

Smotrich says US fighting Iran is ‘best for us’ and Israel will not join Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:25 Finance minister says the war serves Israeli interests while American troops and households bear its mounting costs Bezalel Smotrich speaks during a a press conference near the settlement of Maale Adumim, in the occupied West Bank, on 14 August, 2025 (AFP/Menahem Kahana) Off Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has described the renewed US war on Iran as the ideal outcome for Israel, provided Israelis do not have to fight it themselves. "Israel has no interest in joining the campaign - the current situation is the best for us," Smotrich said on Tuesday in comments carried by Kan news . He delivered the remarks at the Katif Conference for National Responsibility, an annual gathering promoting the return of illegal Israeli settlements to Gaza.