Religious Zionism
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Religious Zionism, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Yossi Ahimeir Leaves Yeruham Group Citing Intolerance and Political Extremism
Yossi Ahimeir has left the Yeruham group, accusing it of intolerance and extreme left-wing hostility after he faced attacks for a Facebook post. He criticized both left-wing and r…
Finance Minister Smotrich Warns of Arab Land Takeover in Galilee Due to Planning Failures
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich condemned Israel's planning policies in the Galilee for enabling Arab land takeovers, calling it a major strategic threat. He praised Minister Ay…
Netanyahu Navigates Critical Likud Primaries Amid Right-Wing Coalition Challenges
Prime Minister Netanyahu is actively shaping the Likud primaries to secure a strong party list ahead of national elections, while managing right-wing coalition dynamics. He suppor…
Statistical Glitch in Israeli Poll Highlights Limits of Election Forecasts and Reveals New Party Voter Profile
A polling error involving one respondent caused a one-seat shift between Likud and Religious Zionism, illustrating statistical noise in Israeli election forecasts. Meanwhile, the…
Yossi Levi Publicly Backs Smotrich’s Haredi IDF Draft Plan, Urges Broad Political Support
Yossi Levi, head of Netzach Yehuda, publicly supports Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s Haredi IDF draft plan, urging all parties to adopt it. The plan seeks to expand Haredi en…
Israeli Parties Finalize New Candidate Lists Ahead of October Elections
Ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, major parties are finalizing candidate lists featuring new public figures, military veterans, and activists. Likud prepares for primaries t…
Israeli Political Landscape Lacks a True Third Bloc, Analyst Says
Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, political analyst Roy Lachmanovitch argues that despite claims of a "third bloc," Israel's political system remains fundamentally two-polar, with…
Religious Zionism's Reservist Plan Lacks Enforcement Measures, Faces Haredi Opposition
The Religious Zionism party's plan to ease reservist burdens in Israel offers incentives but no penalties for draft refusal, risking ineffectiveness amid expected Haredi oppositio…
Yoaz Hendel Demands Zionist-Only Government, Rejects Ultra-Orthodox and Arab Parties
Yoaz Hendel, leader of the Reservists' Party, demands a Zionist-only government excluding ultra-Orthodox and Arab parties, warns Israel risks fragmentation otherwise, and calls fo…
Kiryat Shmona Faces Political Shift Amid Post-War Recovery Challenges
Nearly two years after ceasefire, only 40% of Kiryat Shmona's residents have returned amid ongoing recovery struggles. Political leaders visit ahead of elections as residents deba…
Court Lifts Police Restrictions on Protesters Against Religious Zionism Party
The Petah Tikva court removed police restrictions on protesters against the Religious Zionism party, ruling the measures were unwarranted. Protesters left before police arrived an…
Israel's Third Bloc Seeks Balanced Government With Shared Leadership Instead of Single PM
The 'Bloc of Israel' proposes a balanced government with shared ministerial responsibility and collective leadership, challenging the current focus on a single prime minister. It…
IDF Deploys Infantry Battalion to West Bank Amidst Ongoing Settler-Palestinian Clashes in Kuseira
The IDF has deployed an additional infantry battalion to the West Bank village of Kuseira following extremist settlers' establishment of a new outpost near Palestinian homes, whic…
Tzvi Blitz Leaves Religious Zionism Party After Deputy Mayor Dismissal, Joins Gilad Erdan's Unity Party
Tzvi Blitz left the Religious Zionism party after being removed as deputy mayor of Petah Tikva, joining Gilad Erdan's Unity party. Blitz denies claims his resignation was due to l…
Young Voters Could Decide Israel’s Election Amid Tight Political Race
About 640,000 young Israelis aged 18-22 will vote for the first time on October 27, potentially deciding the election outcome amid a tight race. A podcast featuring young politica…
New Poll Shows Yisrael Beiteinu Surges, Bennett Gains, Netanyahu and Others Lose Ground
A recent Midgam poll shows Yisrael Beiteinu gaining strength and leading with 24 seats, while Likud falls to 22. Naftali Bennett's party improves to 15 seats, reversing previous l…
Israeli Election Committee Orders Ben Gvir to Blur Police Faces in Campaign Video
Israel's Central Election Committee ordered Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to blur police officers' faces in a campaign video after a petition claimed misuse of public resources. The co…
Religious Zionism Candidate's Son Enlists in Elite Kfir Brigade After Yeshiva Studies
Rabbi Shmuel Sasson's son Yaakov enlisted in the IDF's Kfir Brigade after five years at Ramat Gan Yeshiva, serving as a combat soldier. Rabbi Sasson highlighted the importance of…
Israeli MKs Take Walla's Election Quiz, Many Align Closely with Likud
Ahead of Israel's elections, Walla's political quiz revealed surprising alignments, with Religious Zionist MKs Rothman and Tal showing strongest affinity to Likud, while center-li…
Religious Zionism Party Installs Directional Signs in Northern West Bank After Lynch Attempt
Following a lynch attempt on an Israeli family who mistakenly entered Jenin, the Religious Zionism party installed directional signs in northern Samaria to guide travelers and enc…
Internal Polls Reveal Netanyahu's Coalition Faces Voter Defections Despite Rightward Shift
Internal polls show Netanyahu's coalition losing support despite a rightward shift in Israeli public opinion after October 7. Between 15 and 25 Knesset seats worth of voters are r…
Smotrich Could Secure 10 Knesset Seats Through Religious Zionism and Zehut Union
Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party risks falling below the electoral threshold alone, but a union with Zehut could secure 10 Knesset seats and strengthen the right-wing co…
Right-Wing Public Support Grows but Coalition Faces Mandate Loss Ahead of Israeli Elections
Following recent conflict, Israeli public opinion has shifted rightward, but the right-wing coalition is losing support due to internal divisions and dissatisfaction with party al…
Ultra-Orthodox Leader's Ties to Anti-Zionist Figures Spark Political Controversy in Israel
The Israeli coalition faces criticism for its ties to anti-Zionist ultra-Orthodox leaders, notably the Gur Rebbe's association with Satmar's Yoeli Landau. This alliance, revealed…
Netanyahu Criticizes Ben Gvir Over Gaza Strikes Amid Cabinet Tensions
In a tense Security Cabinet meeting, Netanyahu and Ben Gvir clashed over Gaza strike policies amid peace roadmap discussions and recent soldier deaths in Lebanon. Political fricti…
Likud Targets Gadi Eisenkot in Political Campaign Amid Strategic Debate
Likud has launched a controversial campaign against former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot, aiming to undermine his right-wing credentials by highlighting his potential coalition partners…
Gadi Eizenkot Leads with 23 Seats, Likud Close Behind in Latest Maariv Poll
A Maariv poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's party leading with 23 seats, Likud close behind with 22, and no major shifts in bloc balances. Most Israelis oppose including Ra'am in the coal…
Otzma Yehudit Shelves Harsh Campaign Against Smotrich Amid Unity Talks
Otzma Yehudit prepared but shelved a harsh campaign against Bezalel Smotrich amid Netanyahu's attempts to unite their parties before elections. The campaign highlighted tensions b…
Israeli Cabinet Rejects Gaza Agreement, Maintains Firm Security Stance
The Israeli Security Cabinet rejected a 15-point international roadmap for Gaza, maintaining a strict security stance and opposing the entry of an international force. The plan, a…
Minister Struck Claims She and Smotrich First to Expose Ra'am's Ties to Islamic Movement
Minister Orit Struck and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claim they were the first to expose Ra'am's ties to the Islamic Movement and oppose forming a government with them. Stru…
Israeli Election Committee Chair Seeks Party Views After Banning Voter Identity App
Central Election Committee Chair Judge Noam Solberg has requested all Israeli political parties to provide their views and alternatives after banning the use of the "Elector" app…
Ono Academic Campus Empowers Religious Zionist Students with Flexible, Supportive Education
Ono Academic Campus supports Religious Zionist students with flexible study options across three Israeli campuses, financial scholarships, and a strong academic environment to bal…
Dana Ron Condemns Double Standards in Responses to Political Violence Against Religious Zionism
Off-Duty Brigadier General Ofer Winter Explores Independent Party with New Faces for 2026 Elections
Retired brigadier general Ofer Winter is exploring an independent run in Israel's 2026 elections, contacting notable figures like Lali Deri and Menachem Kalmanzon to form a new pa…
Senior Yamina Party Activist Files Police Complaint Over Death Threats Amid Rising Online Incitement
Jonathan Shalev, a senior activist in Naftali Bennett's 'Together' party, reported explicit death threats received via social media to Tel Aviv police, prompting an investigation…
Smicha Rotman Accuses Yesh Atid and Labor Members of Violence and Criticizes Opposition Silence
Knesset Member Smicha Rotman accused Yesh Atid and Labor members of violent behavior and criticized opposition leaders for their silence. He condemned a court ruling freezing coal…
Left-Wing Activists Break Into Religious Zionism Party Headquarters Amid Rising Election Tensions
Left-wing activists from "Standing Together" broke into the Religious Zionism party headquarters in Shoham, escalating election tensions. Similar breaches occurred earlier this ye…
Religious Zionism Launches Interactive Digital Tool Showcasing 589 Achievements
The Religious Zionism party launched "Botrich," an interactive digital tool showcasing 589 achievements from the past four years, personalized by user interests and location, alon…
MK Tzvi Sukkot Warns of Incitement After Protest at Religious Zionism Party Headquarters
MK Tzvi Sukkot condemned a protest at the Religious Zionism party headquarters where activists poured red paint symbolizing blood, warning the incitement could lead to violence or…
Channel 14 Poll Shows Right-Wing Bloc Leading with 62 Seats, Smotrich and Ben Gvir Tied
A Channel 14 poll shows the right-wing bloc leading with 62 Knesset seats, Likud at 31 seats, and "Yashar" at 22. Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit each get six seats, with Smot…
Israeli Election Committee Bans Polling Station Data Sharing With Parties
Israel's Supreme Election Committee banned party representatives from sharing real-time voter turnout data during elections, citing privacy violations. The ruling targets apps lik…
Likud Primaries Remain Crucial as Last Vestige of Israeli Parliamentary Democracy
Israel's Likud party primaries remain a vital democratic process amid a Knesset increasingly dominated by a small group of political power brokers controlling candidate selection…
Former MK Moti Yogev Returns to Politics to Unite Religious Zionism After Personal Loss
Former MK and retired colonel Moti Yogev discusses his return to politics following his son's death, lessons from the Gaza disengagement, and his aim to unite Religious Zionism un…
Likud and Smotrich's Religious Zionism Gain Strength in Latest Israeli Poll
Israeli PM's Office Shocked by Trump-Announced Gaza Ceasefire Deal with Hamas
Israeli officials were shocked by U.S. President Trump's announcement of a ceasefire deal with Hamas in Gaza, which outlines a new Palestinian governance and international stabili…
Former Minister Matan Kahana Defends Gadi Eizenkot Against Calls for Immediate Dismissal
Former Minister Matan Kahana defended Shin Bet chief David Zini and opposed his immediate dismissal, while supporting Gadi Eizenkot as a unifying prime minister candidate. He reas…
Rabbi Ptachia Neria, Son of Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Neria, Passes Away
Rabbi Ptachia Neria, son of Religious Zionism pioneer Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Neria and educator at Yeshivat Kfar HaRoeh, died recently. His funeral will be held in Kfar HaRoeh, where he…
Religious Zionism Leaders Defend IDF Central Command Chief Amid Dado Bar Kalifa Appointment Controversy
Religious Zionism MKs Tzvi Sukkot and Avichai Boaron defended IDF Central Command Chief Avi Blot and praised Defense Minister Yoav Kitzinger amid controversy over Dado Bar Kalifa'…