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Religious Zionism

Israeli-media coverage mentioning Religious Zionism, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Politics7 hours ago

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…

Politics7 hours ago

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…

Politics8 hours ago

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…

Politics8 hours ago

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…

Politics9 hours ago

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…

Politics13 hours ago

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 Parties Finalize New Candidate Lists Ahead of October Elections
Politics13 hours ago

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…

Israeli Political Landscape Lacks a True Third Bloc, Analyst Says
Politics2 days ago·1 outlets

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…

Religious Zionism's Reservist Plan Lacks Enforcement Measures, Faces Haredi Opposition
Politics2 days ago

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…

Yoaz Hendel Demands Zionist-Only Government, Rejects Ultra-Orthodox and Arab Parties
Politics2 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Security3 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics5 days ago

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…

Politics5 days ago

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…

New Poll Shows Yisrael Beiteinu Surges, Bennett Gains, Netanyahu and Others Lose Ground
Politics7 days ago

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…

Israeli Election Committee Orders Ben Gvir to Blur Police Faces in Campaign Video
Politics7 days ago

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…

Politics7 days ago

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…

Security7 days ago·2 outlets

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…

Politics7 days ago

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…

PoliticsAug 8, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 8, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Right-Wing Public Support Grows but Coalition Faces Mandate Loss Ahead of Israeli Elections
PoliticsAug 7, 2026

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…

SecurityAug 7, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 7, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 7, 2026·3 outlets

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…

Gadi Eizenkot Leads with 23 Seats, Likud Close Behind in Latest Maariv Poll
PoliticsAug 7, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Otzma Yehudit Shelves Harsh Campaign Against Smotrich Amid Unity Talks
SecurityAug 6, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 6, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 6, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Israeli Election Committee Chair Seeks Party Views After Banning Voter Identity App
GeneralAug 6, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 6, 2026

Dana Ron Condemns Double Standards in Responses to Political Violence Against Religious Zionism

PoliticsAug 5, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 5, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 5, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 5, 2026·9 outlets

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…

Left-Wing Activists Break Into Religious Zionism Party Headquarters Amid Rising Election Tensions
PoliticsAug 5, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 5, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 4, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Channel 14 Poll Shows Right-Wing Bloc Leading with 62 Seats, Smotrich and Ben Gvir Tied
PoliticsAug 4, 2026·8 outlets

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…

Israeli Election Committee Bans Polling Station Data Sharing With Parties
PoliticsAug 4, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 4, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 3, 2026

Likud and Smotrich's Religious Zionism Gain Strength in Latest Israeli Poll

SecurityAug 3, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 3, 2026

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…

GeneralAug 3, 2026·2 outlets

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…

SecurityAug 3, 2026

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'…