Religious Zionism party
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Religious Zionism party, 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…
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…
Religious Zionism Party Sets Voting Times and Locations for Sunday Primaries
The Religious Zionism party will hold its internal primaries on Sunday with voting in Jerusalem and Shoham, providing specific times and locations to facilitate orderly participat…
IDF Reservist Removed After Filming Pro-Smotriz Political Video in Gaza, Minister Demands Reinstatement
An IDF reservist was dismissed after posting a video in uniform endorsing Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party from Gaza. Smotrich condemned the dismissal as unfair and dema…
Religious Zionism Party Unveils Candidates for Internal Elections, Featuring Smotrich’s Close Advisor
The Religious Zionism party revealed its candidate list for internal elections among 170 central committee members, featuring current MKs and Smotrich’s close advisor Omer Rahamim…
Religious Zionism Party Considers Reserving Knesset Spot for Dr. Avishai Ben Haim
The Religious Zionism party is considering reserving a high Knesset list spot for Dr. Avishai Ben Haim to attract moderate religious voters, but Ben Haim denies the plan is active.
Right-Wing Parties Negotiate Merger as Smotrich Courts Avishai Ben Haim for Knesset List
Benny Gantz and Dedi Simchi are negotiating a merger with Yuli Edelstein and Ayelet Shaked, facing leadership disputes. Meanwhile, Bezalel Smotrich seeks to diversify the Religiou…
Finance Minister Smotrich Reflects on Disengagement 21 Years Later, Urges Settlement Expansion
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reflected on his detention during the 2005 disengagement from Gush Katif, praised recent settlement expansions in northern Samaria, and called fo…
Religious Zionism Party Closes Primaries Registration With Several Candidates Confirmed
The Religious Zionism party is closing its primaries registration by Tuesday midnight, with several Knesset members and local leaders confirmed as candidates, including the expect…
Religious Zionism Attacks Gadi Eizenkot, Comparing Him to Democratic Party Faces
The Religious Zionism party condemned the Democratic Party's primary winners, linking them to a future government under Gadi Eizenkot and criticizing their left-wing policies and…
Omer Rahamim, Close to Smotrich, Prepares to Run in Religious Zionism Party Primaries
Omer Rahamim, CEO of the Yesha Council and close associate of Bezalel Smotrich, is preparing to run in the Religious Zionism party's internal elections amid recent departures and…
Petah Tikva Deputy Mayor Tzvika Vishnegrad Considers Running in Religious Zionism Primaries
Tzvika Vishnegrad, deputy mayor of Petah Tikva, is contemplating a run in the Religious Zionism party primaries to represent central Israel's local authorities, but senior party f…
Knesset's Rotman Prioritizes Override Clause to Limit Supreme Court Power
MK Simcha Rotman declared Supreme Court rulings that contradict the law invalid and prioritized the override clause in the next Knesset. He noted a shift in government and Knesset…
Religious Zionism Lawmaker Moshe Solomon Quits Party Primaries Citing Ideological Rift
Moshe Solomon, deputy Knesset speaker and Religious Zionism party member, announced he will not run in upcoming party primaries due to ideological conflicts, especially over milit…
Ophir Sofer Quits Religious Zionism Party Amid Smotrich's Consolidation of Power
Ophir Sofer resigned from the Religious Zionism party due to Bezalel Smotrich's consolidation of power, which marginalized independent voices and broke coalition agreements. Smotr…
Avigdor Lieberman Seizes Political Opportunity Amid Religious Zionism Party Turmoil
Avigdor Lieberman quickly responded to internal crises in the Religious Zionism party after Minister Ofir Sofer resigned over disagreements on ultra-Orthodox military conscription…
Smotrich Honors Noam Tzvia Educators as Israel’s Elite Force Shaping Future Leaders
Minister Bezalel Smotrich praised educators at the Noam Tzvia conference for cultivating Israel’s future soldiers and leaders, calling them the nation’s elite force. He linked Isr…
Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked Condemns Coalition Over Draft Dodgers Law
Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked sharply criticized the Israeli coalition and Religious Zionism party after the Knesset approved a law freezing detention of draft dodgers, ca…
Finance Minister Smotrich Declares Himself a Realistic Candidate to Lead Israel After Netanyahu
Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's finance minister and Religious Zionism leader, declared himself a serious contender to lead the country after Netanyahu. He cited his government experie…
MK Moshe Solomon Says He Paid Personal Price for Opposing Religious Zionism Party Line
MK Moshe Solomon of the Religious Zionism party spoke out about the personal and political repercussions he faced after opposing his party's position on draft and Torah study laws…