Religious Zionism
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Religious Zionism, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Smotrich Signals Openness to Right-Wing Unity Amid Winter's New Party Launch
Bezalel Smotrich expressed readiness to unite right-wing factions amid Itamar Ben-Gvir's new party announcement, warning that vote splitting risks losing mandates. He urged public…
Former Gideon Sa'ar Spokesman Joins Ofer Winter Ahead of New Party Launch
Michael Maoz, former spokesman for Gideon Sa'ar, joins Ofer Winter as his party prepares to launch amid Netanyahu's warnings. A new poll shows Winter's party surpassing the electo…
Netanyahu Condemns MK Zvi Sukkot for Taking Law into Own Hands in West Bank
Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned MK Zvi Sukkot for dismantling a West Bank monument, stressing only the IDF has authority there. Finance Minister Smotrich criticized opposition…
Religious Zionism Faction Chair Questions Party Strategy After Monument Vandalism
Ohad Tal, head of the Religious Zionism faction, criticized his party's handling of the vandalism against MK Tzvi Sukkot's monument, questioning if it reflected a deliberate strat…
Israeli MK Zvi Sukkot Sparks Outrage After Destroying Palestinian Terrorist Monument Without IDF Coordination
Israeli MK Zvi Sukkot destroyed a Palestinian terrorist monument without IDF approval, sparking military and political condemnation. The IDF called the act unauthorized and disrup…
Yair Golan and Tzvi Sukkot Clash Over IDF Troop Movements Before October 7 Attack
Yair Golan accused MK Tzvi Sukkot of causing IDF troop redeployment before the October 7 Hamas attack, prompting Sukkot to demand a retraction or face a defamation lawsuit. The di…
Former Likud Member Leli Deri Joins Ofer Winter Ahead of New Party Launch
Retired Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter plans to launch a new party and is considering former Likud candidate Leli Deri, known for her stance on ultra-Orthodox conscription, to join him. D…
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter’s New Party Crosses Electoral Threshold, Weakening Religious Zionism and Coalition
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter is launching a new party that crosses the electoral threshold with four seats, weakening Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism party and reduc…
Right-Wing Advisor Warns Netanyahu: Without Change, Right May Lose Elections
Right-wing advisor Asaf Fasi warned Prime Minister Netanyahu that without forming a new right-wing party, the right risks losing votes to centrist parties and ultimately the elect…
IDF Fallen Honored with Torah Dedication at Bnei David Yeshiva
Bnei David Yeshiva held a Torah dedication ceremony honoring 33 alumni killed in the recent war, attended by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and bereaved families. The event pai…
Right-Wing Coalition Launches V26 Campaign to Boost Voter Turnout Ahead of Israeli Elections
Ahead of Israel's upcoming elections, right-wing leaders including Yossi Dagan have launched the V26 campaign to boost voter turnout in low-participation areas. Building on the su…
Netanyahu Launches Strategic Campaign Against Small Right-Wing Parties Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a campaign warning right-wing voters against supporting small parties that might fail to pass the electoral threshold, risking a lef…
Smotrich Warns of Left-Wing Violence and Censorship Amid Eden Ben Zaken Controversy
Bezalel Smotrich defended Netanyahu's attendance at Eden Ben Zaken's concert, accusing the left of violent censorship and warning of political purges if they regain power.
Former Netanyahu Adviser Warns Of Religious Zionism Faction Failing Threshold
Aviv Bushinsky, ex-adviser to Netanyahu, warned that Ofir Winter's party could cause the Religious Zionism bloc to fail the electoral threshold, posing a serious problem for Netan…
Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! Party Leads as Bennett Surpasses Netanyahu in New Poll
A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! party leading with 24 seats, while Netanyahu's Likud holds 22. Naftali Bennett surpasses Netanyahu in prime minister preference for the fi…
Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar Party Leads Over Netanyahu's Likud in New Israeli Poll
A Kan News poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar party leading with 24 seats, surpassing Netanyahu's Likud at 22. Eizenkot is also favored over Netanyahu for prime minister, with Naft…
Netanyahu Likely to Oppose Formation of Fourth Right-Wing Party Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to oppose the creation of a fourth right-wing party ahead of the 2026 elections, favoring consolidation of existing right-wing factio…
Journalist Nettaali Shem Tov Expected to Join Ofer Winter’s New Party Ahead of 2026 Elections
Journalist Nettaali Shem Tov is expected to join Ofer Winter’s new political party launching ahead of the 2026 elections. Winter’s party aims to attract right-wing voters disillus…
Shin Bet Chief Decides No Security for Former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot Amid Political Tensions
Shin Bet chief David Zini has decided to stop providing security to former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot amid rising political tensions. Eisenkot’s party leads in polls against Netanyah…
Netanyahu Vows No Palestinian State Under His Leadership, Criticizes Opposition and Muslim Brotherhood Allies
Prime Minister Netanyahu firmly rejects the establishment of a Palestinian state under his leadership and criticizes opposition parties for aligning with the Muslim Brotherhood. H…
Right-Wing Voters Split Over Likud Exodus and Future of West Bank Amid Political Uncertainty
Polling shows significant defections from Likud to both opposition and smaller right-wing parties, driven by differing views on the war and domestic issues. Public opinion on the…
Israeli Navy Hosts Torah Lesson as Jewish Music Stars Unite at National Event
Rabbi Yaakov Shapira visited the Israeli Navy base in Eilat to deliver a Torah lesson and encouragement to soldiers. At a major event in Jerusalem, top Jewish singers performed fo…
Israeli Reservists Endure Harsh Conditions in Southern Lebanon Amid Ongoing Security Operations
Israeli reservists stationed in southern Lebanon endure tough living conditions while conducting ongoing security operations against Hezbollah. Despite hardships, their commitment…
Amid Right-Wing Tensions, Amir Winter's Entry Could Propel Eisenkot to Prime Ministership
Retired Brigadier General Amir Winter plans to enter Israeli politics with a right-wing list, risking a vote split that could weaken Netanyahu's bloc and enable Benny Gantz to bec…
Gadi Eizenkot's Party Gains Momentum as Opposition Nears Majority in New Israeli Poll
A recent Israeli poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's party gaining seats and leading Netanyahu in prime minister preference, with the opposition nearing a governing majority. Likud loses g…
Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael Beiteinu Surges as Netanyahu's Likud Declines in New Poll
A new poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael Beiteinu leading with 26 seats, surpassing Netanyahu's Likud at 20. The current coalition strengthens to 49 seats, while opposition totals…
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich Rejects UK Criticism Over E1 Settlement Construction
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich rejected British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's harsh criticism of Israel's new housing tender in the E1 area, asserting Israel will not…
Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter’s New Party Could Win Four Knesset Seats, Impacting Right-Wing Bloc
A new poll shows that if Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter forms a party, it could win four Knesset seats, reducing right-wing parties' mandates. Without Winter, Yashar leads…
New Jewish-National Party Seeks Last-Minute Unity Ahead of Israeli Elections
A new Jewish-national party has emerged just before Israel's elections to represent religious-national voters who feel politically unrepresented. The party seeks alliances to avoi…
Israeli Families Reestablish Northern West Bank Settlement 21 Years After Disengagement
Thirty families reestablished the Kadim settlement in northern Samaria, completing a 21-year effort to reverse Israel's disengagement plan. The move, supported by Minister Bezalel…
Finance Minister Smotrich Condemns Ben Gurion Airport Strike as Hostage-Taking of Citizens
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich condemned the labor unions behind the Ben Gurion Airport strike, accusing them of holding citizens hostage amid disputes over government…
Gadi Eizenkot Demands Removal of Bezalel Smotrich's Campaign Video by 4 PM
Gadi Eizenkot's party Yisrael Atid demands Religious Zionism leader Bezalel Smotrich remove a campaign video by 4 PM Thursday, citing illegal use of children and misleading conten…
Netanyahu and Smotrich Coordinate to Secure Right-Wing Votes Through Likud Reserved Slots
Likud is considering using reserved slots from Netanyahu's list to help right-wing parties like Religious Zionism pass the electoral threshold, replicating a 2021 strategy to cons…
Zvika Mor Criticizes Hostages' Families Group Over Political Exploitation
Dr. Zvika Mor, father of former captive Eitan Mor, accuses the Hostages' Families Group of political exploitation and calls for quiet from its leaders. He shares insights on his s…
Netanyahu Faces New Challenge From Right-Wing Factions After Likud Primaries
Following the Likud primaries, Prime Minister Netanyahu now faces a fragmented right-wing vote with multiple small parties competing, risking wasted votes and weakening his bloc a…
Israeli Finance Ministry Targets Haredi Families by Cutting Subsidies to Boost Military Enlistment
Israel's Finance Ministry plans to cut subsidies for after-school programs heavily used by Haredi families to pressure draft evaders, sparking political backlash. The policy aims…
Israel Officially Recognizes Two New Settlements in West Bank
Israel's Ministry of Interior has officially recognized two new West Bank settlements, Karmi Oz and Sahalav, completing their formal registration and enabling government services…
Religious Zionism Gains While Shas Loses Strength in New Israeli Poll
A new poll shows Shas losing seats to Religious Zionism, with Yesh Atid leading and no clear majority for government formation.
Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael Party Leads Knesset Poll, Smotrich’s Religious Zionism Gains
A Kantar poll shows Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael party leading with 24 seats, ahead of Likud’s 23, while Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism party gains one seat. The coalition holds…
Gilad Erdan Calls Unity Party the True Home of Religious Zionism, Rejects Draft Evasion
Gilad Erdan, leader of the Unity Party, declared his party the true home for Religious Zionists after Likud distanced itself from them. He criticized Likud's leadership and ultra-…
Netanyahu Considers Reserving Knesset Slot for Minister Avi Dichter After Primary Loss
After losing a realistic spot in the Likud primaries, Minister Avi Dichter may receive a reserved Knesset seat from Netanyahu, who holds such slots for political negotiations. The…
Reserve General Ofer Winter Plans New Party, Rejects Alliance With Smotrich
Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter plans to launch a new political party soon, rejecting any alliance with Religious Zionism leader Bezalel Smotrich. He is negotiating with fig…
Former Minister Hili Trooper Rules Out Joining Netanyahu Government
Hili Trooper, leader of the Beit Tzioni - Reservists party, announced his refusal to join any government under Prime Minister Netanyahu, emphasizing support for soldiers, educatio…
Minister Itzhak Vissaroff Surprises Audience with Singing at Northern Israel Event
Minister Itzhak Vissaroff of Otzma Yehudit surprised attendees by singing alongside Sarit Hadad at a summer concert in Shlomi, northern Israel. The event occurred ahead of the upc…
Netanyahu Plans Major Campaign to Reshape Right-Wing Political Map After Primaries
After the Likud primaries and appeals, Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to launch a campaign pressuring right-wing parties to unite, withdraw, or join Likud to avoid vote splitting…
Ofer Winter Affirms Right-Wing Alignment as New Party Threatens Coalition Stability
Ofer Winter is launching a new right-wing party that could weaken Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism faction and threaten Netanyahu's coalition majority, according to a recent p…
Rabbi Elhanan Ben Nun Reflects on Life, Leadership, and National Responsibility in Special Podcast
Rabbi Elhanan Ben Nun, former rabbi of Shiloh and head of Beit Orim Yeshiva, reflected on his life, leadership, and spiritual teachings in a podcast. He shared personal tragedies…
Religious Zionism Leads Among New Small Parties in C14 WhatsApp Poll
A C14 WhatsApp poll shows Religious Zionism leading among small Israeli parties, with 63.5% voter intention support, ahead of others like Identity and the Economic Party. Nearly h…