Minister Smotrich’s Wife Recalls Family Evacuation During Iran Conflict Escalation

In a special interview on Channel 7, Revital Smotrich, wife of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, recounted the tense moments when the conflict with Iran escalated. While her husband was deeply involved in cabinet discussions, she had to quickly evacuate their home with their children after receiving a phone call during an air raid siren. She described the sudden urgency to leave without knowing their destination, explaining to her reluctant children that all their planned activities were canceled and they needed to pack immediately.

Revital detailed the family's subsequent journey to Jerusalem and their frequent hotel relocations due to security concerns, as they were considered under threat. She noted that they rarely saw Bezalel during this period to avoid revealing their location. While her husband managed the war effort, she faced the challenge of maintaining a sense of security for their children in an unstable environment, coping with the absence of friends, frequent alarms, and disrupted routines. Just as the children began adjusting to one hotel, they were moved again, prolonging the uncertainty and stress.

Her account highlights the personal toll on families of government officials during national security crises and the efforts to protect loved ones amid ongoing threats.