Religious Zionism party
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Religious Zionism party, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Religious Zionism Criticizes Reserve General Ofer Winter’s New Party Launch
The Religious Zionism party sharply criticized Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter for launching a separate party, warning it could split the right-wing vote and enable a left-w…
Ofer Winter’s New List Deals Major Blow to Netanyahu and Smotrich in Right-Wing Politics
Ofer Winter has launched a new political list that directly challenges the Religious Zionism party and limits Netanyahu’s influence by presenting a diverse and strong alternative…
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…
MK Ohad Tal and Others Condemn MK Tzvi Sukkot for Destroying Terrorist Memorial in West Bank
MK Tzvi Sukkot destroyed a terrorist memorial in the West Bank, drawing sharp criticism from his party colleague MK Ohad Tal, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, and opposition leaders…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Yesh Atid! Demands Religious Zionism Party Remove Controversial Video Featuring Smotrich
Yesh Atid! demanded the Religious Zionism party and Bezalel Smotrich remove a video allegedly misrepresenting his stance on reservists and violating election laws, threatening fur…
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…
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 Vows Unity Government, Rejects Narrow Coalitions with Netanyahu
Gilad Erdan, Unity Party leader, rejects joining a narrow government with Netanyahu, calling for a broad unity government. MK Hili Tropper insists he will not join a Netanyahu-led…
Ex-General Ofer Winter’s New Party Weakens Religious Zionism, Boosts Opposition Bloc
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter’s new party fails to pass the electoral threshold but significantly weakens the Religious Zionism party, reducing the right-wing coalition to…
Sderot Mayor and Finance Minister Smotrich Exchange Praise Amid Speculation of Political Alliance
Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich exchanged public praise during Smotrich's visit to Sderot, highlighting Smotrich's role in pushing enemy forces away…
Religious Zionism's Simcha Rothman Eyes Justice Minister Role to Complete Judicial Reform
Simcha Rothman, after ranking second in Religious Zionism primaries, aims to complete judicial reform and may serve as Justice Minister. He highlighted ongoing legislative progres…
Finance Minister Smotrich Faces Criticism Over Limited Reserve Duty and Education Reform Plans
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has proposed limited education reforms and a return to pre-October 7 reserve duty levels, aiming to boost his party's election prospects. Critics…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Avraham Zarviv Declines Reserved Knesset Spot Offered by Bezalel Smotrich
Bezalel Smotrich offered Rabbi Avraham Zarviv a reserved Knesset slot and a possible ministerial role, but Zarviv declined to enter politics. Smotrich continues to fill his party…
Religious Zionism Party Seeks Moderate Female Candidate to Broaden Appeal Beyond Settlements
The Religious Zionism party is seeking a moderate female candidate from central Israel to diversify its settlement-heavy list and attract urban national-religious voters.
Smotrich's Religious Zionism Party Gains Momentum Ahead of Israeli Elections
Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party has gained significant momentum ahead of Israel's upcoming elections, rising from below the electoral threshold to five or six seats in…
Yehuda Shlezinger Highlights Broad National Impact of Religious Zionism Party Beyond Settlements
Journalist Yehuda Shlezinger argues that the Religious Zionism party's impact extends beyond settlement issues to national security, economy, law, and welfare, highlighting their…
Rabbi Moshe Elharar Criticizes Religious Zionism Party and Warns of Decline in Israeli Rabbinate
Rabbi Moshe Elharar of Shlomi criticized the Religious Zionism party for alienating Sephardi voters and neglecting the Israeli rabbinate's decline. He warned that political contro…
Dr. Aryeh Bichrach Urges Unity Behind Religious Zionism List Ahead of Elections
Dr. Aryeh Bichrach urges voters to support the Religious Zionism party list led by Bezalel Smotrich, warning that political splits weaken their influence. He highlights the import…
Amichai Etali Apologizes for Post Criticizing Religious Zionism Party, Yet Attacks Smotrich's Leadership
Amichai Etali apologized for previously calling the Religious Zionism party post-Zionist but criticized its leader Bezalel Smotrich for political decisions favoring ultra-Orthodox…
Religious Zionism Party Defends Record Amid Security Challenges, Calls for Internal Reform
Rabbi Roee Amgar of the Religious Zionism party acknowledges ongoing internal challenges but stresses the party's focus on Israel's unprecedented security crises over the past fou…
Smotrich Faces Survival Test as Religious Zionism Party Shifts Far-Right
Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism party has shifted toward an ultra-Orthodox settler agenda, alienating moderate supporters and struggling to pass the electoral threshold. Key…
Hendel and Trooper Pass Threshold, Boosting Gadi Eizenkot’s Political Prospects
Yoaz Hendel and Hili Trooper’s party crossed the electoral threshold in a recent poll, benefiting Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael party by strengthening his bloc and complicating coalitio…
Religious Zionism Party Highlights Tangible Achievements Ahead of Elections
A Religious Zionism party leader outlines the party's substantial achievements in security, governance, economy, settlement expansion, and reservist support ahead of upcoming elec…
Smotrich Faces Representation Challenge After Religious Zionism Primaries Ahead of Tight Elections
Following the Religious Zionism party primaries, leader Bezalel Smotrich faces a critical representation challenge as the party risks falling below the electoral threshold. The to…
Religious Zionism Removes Then Republishes AI-Generated Video of Gadi Eizenkot After Election Committee Ruling
Following an Israeli Election Committee ruling, the Religious Zionism party removed then republished an AI-generated video falsely depicting Gadi Eizenkot with Palestinian leaders…
Religious Zionism Party Targets Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi for Knesset List After Primaries
After the Religious Zionism party primaries, party chairman Bezalel Smotrich aims to recruit Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi to broaden the party's appeal and strengthen its electoral ch…
Yoaz Hendel Strongly Condemns Religious Zionism Party for Supporting Haredi Draft Evasion
Yoaz Hendel criticized the Religious Zionism party for supporting Haredi draft evasion and anti-Zionist laws after their July 2026 primaries. He called their wartime conduct disgr…
Religious Zionism Party Leaders Pledge to Be Backbone of Next Right-Wing Government
The Religious Zionism party completed its primaries with Orit Strook leading the list after Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who automatically heads the party. Party leaders expressed c…
Finance Minister Smotrich Warns Right-Wing Is Asleep, Fears Return to Oslo Path
Bezalel Smotrich praised his party's primary results and achievements but warned that a government led by Gadi Eizenkot and left-wing parties could reverse security and settlement…
