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Religious Zionism party

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

Politics12 hours ago

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…

Politics13 hours ago

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…

Politics19 hours ago

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…

Former Gideon Sa'ar Spokesman Joins Ofer Winter Ahead of New Party Launch
Politics22 hours ago

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…

Politics1 day ago·2 outlets

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…

Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter’s New Party Crosses Electoral Threshold, Weakening Religious Zionism and Coalition
Politics2 days ago

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.

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Security5 days ago

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…

Politics6 days ago

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…

Politics6 days ago

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…

Politics7 days ago

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…

Politics7 days ago

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…

PoliticsAug 18, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 18, 2026·2 outlets

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…

PoliticsAug 17, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 16, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 16, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 15, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 15, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 14, 2026

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
PoliticsAug 13, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 12, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 9, 2026

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…

SecurityAug 9, 2026·2 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…

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 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, 2026·9 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 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…

PoliticsAug 2, 2026·4 outlets

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…

PoliticsAug 2, 2026

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.

PoliticsAug 1, 2026·1 outlets

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…

Smotrich's Religious Zionism Party Gains Momentum Ahead of Israeli Elections
PoliticsJul 31, 2026

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…

Yehuda Shlezinger Highlights Broad National Impact of Religious Zionism Party Beyond Settlements
PoliticsJul 31, 2026

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…

Rabbi Moshe Elharar Criticizes Religious Zionism Party and Warns of Decline in Israeli Rabbinate
PoliticsJul 30, 2026

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…

Dr. Aryeh Bichrach Urges Unity Behind Religious Zionism List Ahead of Elections
PoliticsJul 30, 2026

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…

Amichai Etali Apologizes for Post Criticizing Religious Zionism Party, Yet Attacks Smotrich's Leadership
PoliticsJul 29, 2026

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…

Religious Zionism Party Defends Record Amid Security Challenges, Calls for Internal Reform
PoliticsJul 27, 2026·2 outlets

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…

PoliticsJul 27, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Hendel and Trooper Pass Threshold, Boosting Gadi Eizenkot’s Political Prospects
PoliticsJul 27, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Religious Zionism Party Highlights Tangible Achievements Ahead of Elections
PoliticsJul 27, 2026

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…

Smotrich Faces Representation Challenge After Religious Zionism Primaries Ahead of Tight Elections
PoliticsJul 27, 2026·2 outlets

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 Removes Then Republishes AI-Generated Video of Gadi Eizenkot After Election Committee Ruling
PoliticsJul 27, 2026·10 outlets

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…

Religious Zionism Party Targets Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi for Knesset List After Primaries
PoliticsJul 27, 2026

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…

Yoaz Hendel Strongly Condemns Religious Zionism Party for Supporting Haredi Draft Evasion
PoliticsJul 26, 2026·5 outlets

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…

Religious Zionism Party Leaders Pledge to Be Backbone of Next Right-Wing Government
PoliticsJul 26, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Finance Minister Smotrich Warns Right-Wing Is Asleep, Fears Return to Oslo Path