Religious Zionist Party
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Religious Zionist Party, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Advisor to Ofer Winter Urges Continued Support for Smotrich and Religious Zionism
Ofer Winter's advisor Kobi Eliraz publicly supports Bezalel Smotrich and the Religious Zionist Party, urging voters to continue backing them. Despite challenges, Winter remains co…
Professor Asher Cohen Says Winter’s Party Could Shift Right-Wing Votes, But Polls Will Decide
Professor Asher Cohen says the impact of Ofer Winter’s new party on right-wing voters depends heavily on upcoming polls, which will influence whether voters support a potentially…
Ra'am Leader Mansour Abbas Acknowledges Palestinian Nakba, Defends Political Stance
Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas publicly acknowledged the Palestinian Nakba and defended his political approach amid criticism. He emphasized pragmatic acceptance of Israel's Jewish ch…
Religious Zionist Rabbi Yitzhak Zaga Joins Moshe Feiglin's Party Ahead of Elections
Rabbi Yitzhak Zaga, a notable Religious Zionist leader, has joined Moshe Feiglin's party ahead of Israel's upcoming elections, marking a new political alliance. Zaga previously ra…
Netanyahu Demands Urgent Action on Legal Status of West Bank Farms Amid Security Concerns
Israeli leaders clashed over delays in legally regulating West Bank farms, with Netanyahu demanding swift action amid security concerns. Government officials criticized the Attorn…
Aryeh Deri Claims Shas Represents More Soldiers Than Religious Zionists Ahead of Elections
Aryeh Deri of Shas claims his party represents more soldiers than the Religious Zionist party and proposes ending conflicts to resolve ultra-Orthodox military conscription issues.
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter Launches New Party "Your People Israel" Ahead of Elections
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter launched a new secular right-wing party, "Your People Israel," aiming for four Knesset seats and a defense minister role. Polls show his part…
Itamar Ben Gvir Urges Ofer Winter to Unite with Bezalel Smotrich to Form Right-Wing Government
Itamar Ben Gvir urged retired Major General Ofer Winter to unite with Bezalel Smotrich to ensure a stable right-wing government in Israel, warning that failure to do so would prev…
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar Condemns MK Tzvi Sukkot's Unauthorized West Bank Monument Demolition
MK Tzvi Sukkot's demolition of a terrorist monument in the West Bank sparked sharp criticism from opposition and coalition members, including Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, who co…
Former PM Bennett Cites Security Needs for Not Drafting Ultra-Orthodox During Tenure
Naftali Bennett explained that before the October 7 attacks, there was no perceived need to draft ultra-Orthodox soldiers, but the current security situation demands 20,000 more t…
Winter’s Refusal to Join Right-Wing Bloc Sparks Tensions in Netanyahu’s Camp
Ofir Winter’s refusal to join existing right-wing parties is causing tension in Netanyahu’s coalition, with fears of vote splitting reminiscent of 1992. Netanyahu plans to limit r…
Winter’s Party Splits Right-Wing Bloc, Reducing Its Knesset Seats to 49
A poll shows Ofir Winter's independent run could cause the right-wing bloc to fall to 49 Knesset seats by pushing the Religious Zionist Party below the threshold. The current part…
New Poll Shows Right-Wing Bloc Leading With 63 Seats, Left at 47 in Israel
A new August 2026 poll shows Israel's right-wing bloc leading with 63 Knesset seats versus 47 for the left, with Likud as the largest party. Netanyahu leads as preferred prime min…
Thirteen Female Local Leaders Urge Israeli Parties to Alternate Gender on Knesset Candidate Lists
Thirteen female heads of local authorities in Israel have petitioned political parties to alternate men and women on their Knesset candidate lists, demanding gender parity ahead o…
Right-Wing Figure Gadi Taub Warns Of Ofer Winter's Potential To Undermine Right-Wing Bloc
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter Launches New Party, Threatening Right-Wing Bloc Stability
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter plans to launch a new political party, challenging Israel's right-wing bloc by potentially splitting votes and risking the Religious Zionist…
Right-Wing Traditionalists Warn Against Radical Faction Threatening Their Political Dominance
Traditional right-wing supporters in Israel warn that a radical faction is threatening their political majority by risking seat losses that could enable a left-wing government. Th…
Netanyahu Faces Dilemma Over Fourth Right-Wing Party Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Netanyahu is weighing whether to support a fourth right-wing party or consolidate existing factions ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, amid concerns that vote splitt…
Gadi Eisenkot Files Complaint Against Smotrich Over Use of Children in Campaign Video
Gadi Eisenkot's party Yashar! petitioned Israel's Central Elections Committee to remove a campaign video by Bezalel Smotrich's party, accusing it of illegal use of children and mi…
Former MK Kahana and MK Woldiger Clash Over Security, Settlements, and National Priorities Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, former MK Matan Kahana and MK Michal Woldiger debated security policies in Gaza, the West Bank's future, military conscription, and economic refo…
Right-Wing Alliances Could Prevent Vote Splitting Ahead of Israeli Elections
After Likud's primaries, the party is shifting toward a moderate right-wing stance, risking vote splitting on the far right. Strategic alliances are proposed: Ofer Winter and Noam…
Ofer Winter Launches New Party Committed to Netanyahu-Led Right Wing and Haredi Draft Reform
Ofer Winter will launch a new party committed to Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc and promoting Haredi conscription through adapted IDF frameworks, aiming to attract disillusioned righ…
Right-Wing Bloc Surges to 63 Seats as Bennett and Lapid Collapse, Netanyahu Leads Likud
A Channel 14 poll shows the right-wing bloc in Israel gaining a strong majority of 63 seats, with Netanyahu's Likud leading at 32 seats. Naftali Bennett's party collapses to 6 sea…
Netanyahu Surges as Right-Wing Bloc Strengthens in New Israeli Poll
A Channel 14 poll shows Netanyahu’s Likud leading with 32 seats and the right-wing bloc holding a strong majority of 63 seats. Gadi Eisenkot’s Yisrael party is second with 24 seat…
Ofer Winter Affirms Right-Wing Alignment as New Party Threatens Coalition Stability
Ofer Winter confirms his new party is part of the right-wing bloc, threatening to split votes and endanger Netanyahu's coalition. Polls show Winter and Smotrich falling below the…
Professor Asher Cohen Critiques Israel's Electoral Threshold as Political Stability Myth
Professor Asher Cohen argues that Israel's electoral threshold has failed to reduce party fragmentation or ensure political stability, instead causing large vote losses and unstab…
Netanyahu and Gadi Eizenkot Neck and Neck as Shas Stalls in New Poll
A new Kan News poll shows Netanyahu's Likud and Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar tied at 23 seats each, with Eizenkot leading in prime minister suitability. Bennett's Beyachad gains seats…
Moshe Redman Calls for Reassessment of National Service Privileges for Female Volunteers
Moshe Redman, Democratic Party candidate, criticized Israel's National Service for women as a privilege needing reevaluation after Minister Smotrich counted community service hour…
Former Israeli Broadcasting CEO Moti Shklar Urges Broad National Unity Government to Heal Divisions
Moti Shklar, former Israeli Broadcasting Authority CEO, warns that internal political divisions threaten Israeli society and calls for a broad national unity government to bridge…
Itamar Ben Gvir Reveals Likud Ministers Sought to Join Otzma Yehudit Ahead of Primaries
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir revealed that eight Likud lawmakers, including four ministers, sought to join his Otzma Yehudit party ahead of Likud primaries due to co…
Israeli Minister Smotrich Warns Right Against Complacency to Avoid Oslo-Like Disaster
Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich warns right-wing voters against complacency and political fragmentation, fearing a return to Oslo-like dangers if the left regains power. He high…
Israel Faces Security Challenges and Unfulfilled Promises Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ahead of the 2026 elections, Israel faces a transformed security landscape after the October 7 massacre and prolonged warfare. Despite military successes against Hamas and Hezboll…
Netanyahu Widens Lead Over Gadi Eizenkot as New Parties Fail to Cross Threshold
A recent poll shows Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc gaining strength as two new Israeli parties fail to cross the electoral threshold. Netanyahu leads Gadi Eizenkot by 7 percentage poin…
Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Sharren Haskel's Petition Against Likud-Religious Zionist Joint List
The Israeli Supreme Court dismissed Sharren Haskel's petition to split from the Religious Zionist Party amid its joint list with Likud, citing late submission. However, the court…
Israeli Reservists’ Families Struggle with Repeated Call-Ups and Criticize Haredi Exemptions and Religious Zionist Support
Since October 2023, Israeli reservist families endure repeated call-ups, causing fear and disruption at home. Naama Yedid, a reservist’s wife, shares her family’s struggles and cr…
MK Michal Waldiger Criticizes Givat Shmuel Mayor Over Ongoing Yeshiva Funding Crisis
MK Michal Waldiger criticized Givat Shmuel Mayor Yossi Brodny for neglecting local responsibilities amid a funding dispute threatening the Bnei Akiva Yeshiva's operations. Rabbi S…
Professor Asher Cohen Questions Primaries as True Democratic Tools in Israeli Politics
Professor Asher Cohen argues in a podcast that Israeli primaries do not always reflect true democratic representation and proposes alternative methods like open ballots to better…
Gadi Eizenkot's 'Yashar!' Leads Poll as Only 18% Believe Netanyahu Will Enforce Full Draft Law
A Channel 13 poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's "Yashar!" leading with 23 seats, Likud at 22, and only 18% believe Netanyahu will enforce a full draft law. Netanyahu holds a slight edge o…
Religious Zionist Community Awaits Clear Party Policies on Religion and State Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, the Religious Zionist community demands clear party policies on religion and state, including personal status, public Jewish life, Shabbat observ…
Otzma Yehudit Shelves Campaign Mocking Smotrich Amid Coalition Talks
Otzma Yehudit created and then shelved a campaign mocking Religious Zionist Party leader Bezalel Smotrich amid coalition talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Both parties currentl…
Erdan and Edelstein Launch New Party as Netanyahu’s Last Hope for Coalition Majority
Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein are launching a new political party to surpass the electoral threshold and join the next Israeli government, positioning themselves as crucial allie…
Netanyahu Signals Willingness to Sacrifice Allies Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ahead of the 2026 elections, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is adopting a ruthless strategy that involves sacrificing political allies, manipulating rhetoric, and delay…
Right-Wing Voters Prioritize War Victory Over Ultra-Orthodox Draft in New Survey
A July 2026 survey of Israeli right-wing voters shows a majority prioritize winning the war and security over ultra-Orthodox military conscription. Likud voters emphasize security…
Right-Wing Bloc Strengthens as Smotrich and Ben Gvir Tie; Bennett's Party Collapses
A Channel 14 poll shows the right-wing bloc growing to 62 seats with Smotrich and Ben Gvir tied at six seats each, while Naftali Bennett's party falls to eight seats. Likud leads…
Israeli Election Committee Bans Parties From Sharing Voter Information on Election Day
Israel's Central Election Committee has banned party representatives from sharing voter turnout information on election day via apps, citing privacy violations. The ruling, made b…
Likud and Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar Party Tie at 23 Seats in New Poll
A Channel 12 poll shows Likud and Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar party tied at 23 seats each, with the current coalition holding only 50 seats, below the majority threshold. The Religious…
MK Moshe Solomon Says Netanyahu Now Admits He Was Right on Draft Law
MK Moshe Solomon said Prime Minister Netanyahu now acknowledges the draft law was flawed and agrees all non-yeshiva students must serve, confirming Solomon's earlier stance. Solom…
Haredi MK Uri Maklev Signals Possible Netanyahu Coalition with Gadi Eisenkot
Haredi MK Uri Maklev said Netanyahu might first try to form a government with Gadi Eisenkot and stressed United Torah Judaism’s independent stance. He criticized the Religious Zio…
