Left-Wing Activists Block Entrance to Religious Zionism Party Headquarters in Shoham

On August 5, 2026, left-wing activists from the group "Standing Together" protested outside the Religious Zionism party headquarters in Shoham. The activists carried signs accusing Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and settlers of violence, with slogans such as "Smotrich funds, settlers burn, the blood is on the government's hands." They also wore white shirts and painted their hands red to symbolize blood.

The Religious Zionism party reported that the activists attempted to forcibly enter their headquarters, causing the party's employees to be trapped inside and instructed not to leave. The party condemned the protest as violent and accused the left-wing group of incitement, linking it to statements by political figures like Yair Golan and the silence of Gadi Eizenkot. After police arrived, the activists left the premises.

"Standing Together" accused the Religious Zionism party and Smotrich of funding "terror farms" in the West Bank, which they claim are responsible for burning Palestinian villages and displacing residents. They vowed to continue protesting until these activities cease and Israeli-Palestinian peace is achieved.

The Religious Zionism party demanded a police investigation into the incident and called on opposition leaders Gadi Eizenkot, Naftali Bennett, and Hili Tropper to condemn the left-wing violence, emphasizing that there is no place for violence in political discourse.