Religious Zionist Party
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Religious Zionist Party, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
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…
MK Avichai Boaron Calls for New Supreme Court Overhaul Amid Likud List Dispute
MK Ron Katz resigns from the Knesset amid limited political prospects. Likud chairman Netanyahu secures eight reserved list spots, but MK Avichai Boaron opposes, advocating for pr…
Israeli Commentator Ishay Cohen Praises Bezalel Smotrich’s Political Achievements Over Ultra-Orthodox Parties
Ishay Cohen, a commentator and ultra-Orthodox voter, praised Bezalel Smotrich for delivering concrete political achievements, especially in the West Bank, contrasting this with th…
MK Maccabe: Netanyahu May Form Government With Eisenkot, Haredi Parties Will Act Independently
MK Uri Maccabe said Netanyahu might try forming a government with Gadi Eisenkot instead of Haredi parties after elections. Maccabe stressed the Haredi bloc will act independently…
Former Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel Summoned by Police Over State Comptroller Vote
Sharren Haskel was summoned by police to testify about the State Comptroller vote after alleging in a Supreme Court affidavit that New Hope party members had to document their vot…
Israel Harel Urges Right-Wing to Rethink Netanyahu Leadership and Broaden Political Strategy
Israel Harel, founder of the Yesha Council, calls on the right-wing to reconsider Netanyahu's leadership and broaden political alliances. He criticizes the Religious Zionist Party…
Right-Wing Panel Debates Religious Zionist Primaries and Likud List Changes Amid Political Tensions
A panel on the Israeli political show "Iron Dome" debated the Religious Zionist party's primaries, Likud's candidate selection changes, and controversial remarks by MK Uri Maklev…
Deputy Chief Rabbi Yehuda Avidan Urged to Strengthen Public Trust by Keeping Rabbinate Above Politics
Yehuda Avidan has been appointed acting CEO of Israel's Chief Rabbinate, with calls to keep the institution above politics to restore public trust. Rabbi Shmuel Sasson praised the…
Hili Trooper Rules Out Supporting Netanyahu Government, Calls for Leadership Change After October 7
Hili Trooper of the Zionist Home - Reservists party declared he will not support a Netanyahu-led government relying on non-Zionist parties and called for the removal of all offici…
Smotrich Urges Haredi Draft Participation While Warning Against Left-Wing Government
Bezalel Smotrich called for genuine Haredi participation in Israel's military draft while warning that a left-wing government including Yair Golan and Gadi Eizenkot would endanger…
Otzma Yehudit Launches Campaign to Attract Religious Zionist Activists Ahead of Elections
Otzma Yehudit is working to attract municipal activists and officials from joint lists with the Religious Zionist Party into closer cooperation ahead of Israel's national election…
Tzvika Mor Urges Gradual Integration of Haredi Sector and Defends Religious Zionism List
Tzvika Mor, Religious Zionist Party candidate, opposes new Haredi conscription laws, advocating gradual integration through dialogue. He defends his party's Judea and Samaria repr…
Smotrich Faces Tough Choice on Which Religious Zionist Allies to Bring to Knesset
Bezalel Smotrich of the Religious Zionist party must choose which allies to bring into the next Knesset, with only three realistic seats available. His decision follows his strate…
Ofer Winter Plans New Nationwide Party as Gilad Erdan Threatens Libel Suit Against Broadcaster
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter plans to form a new nationwide party, rejecting alliance with the Religious Zionist Party. Meanwhile, Gilad Erdan prepares to launch his own…
Religious Zionist Candidate Tzvika Mor Opposes New Draft Law, Advocates Dialogue with Haredi Community
Religious Zionist candidate Tzvika Mor opposes a new military draft law, advocating dialogue and gradual integration of the Haredi community into the IDF. He supports using existi…
Religious Zionist Leadership Drives Major Development and Security Gains in Beersheba and Beyond
A Beersheba city council member highlights the Religious Zionist party's leadership in securing a 1.2 billion shekel development plan for Beersheba, strengthening national securit…
Smotrich Considers Third Reserved Spot to Diversify Religious Zionist Party List
Bezalel Smotrich, head of the Religious Zionist Party, is considering a third reserved spot on the party list to diversify representation ahead of the October 27 elections, potent…
Likud Maintains Lead as Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar! Surges and Naftali Bennett’s Party Nears Electoral Threshold
A new poll shows Likud leading with 32 seats and the right-wing bloc holding 62 seats. Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar! surges to 23 seats, while Naftali Bennett’s Beyachad falls to seven…
Smotrich Warns Right-Wing Is in Coma, Vows to Win 10 Seats in Upcoming Elections
Bezalel Smotrich of the Religious Zionist Party warned that the right-wing is in a dangerous state reminiscent of 1992, criticized potential leadership by Gadi Eisenkot and Yair G…
Judge Orders Removal of AI-Generated Video Showing Fake Meeting Between Palestinian Leader and Israeli Politicians
Israel's Central Elections Committee head Judge Noam Solberg ordered Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to remove an AI-generated video falsely showing a handshake between Palestin…
Netanyahu Heads to Washington Amid Political Turmoil as Israel Faces Security and Cultural Shifts
Prime Minister Netanyahu plans a Washington visit amid internal Likud party conflicts and ongoing Iran tensions. Security concerns rise in the West Bank after recent attacks, whil…
Israeli Religious Leaders and Officials Convene Across Jerusalem and Northern Israel for Strategic Meetings and Ceremonies
Israeli religious leaders and officials held multiple meetings and ceremonies across Jerusalem and northern Israel, focusing on cooperation between military and prison rabbinate…
Reserve Soldier Removed Over Pro-Smotriz Video Sparks Claims of Double Standards in IDF
An Israeli reserve soldier was swiftly dismissed after posting a pro-Bezalel Smotrich video in uniform, prompting criticism from analyst Amit Segal about inconsistent IDF enforcem…
Israeli Coalition Pushes 117 Million Shekel Transfers to Settlement Ministry Amid Election Recess
The Israeli Finance Committee plans to discuss transferring 117 million shekels to the Settlement Ministry during the election recess, sparking opposition concerns over potential…
MK Sharren Haskel Submits Affidavit Claiming Right-Wing Faction Had to Record Vote for State Comptroller to Netanyahu
MK Sharren Haskel filed an affidavit to Israel's Supreme Court claiming New Hope faction members had to video record their votes for State Comptroller and show them to PM Netanyah…
Meir Ohana Argues Second Temple's Destruction Stemmed From Long-Term National Decline
Meir Ohana contends the Second Temple's destruction was the result of a long decline in Jewish national unity and sovereignty, not just Roman conquest or internal hatred. He trace…
Shvut Reanan Calls for Right-Wing Unity and Responsible Haredi Draft Reform
Attorney Shvut Reanan, a prominent advocate for Haredi conscription, criticizes the Israeli government and Religious Zionism for failing to address draft issues responsibly. She i…
Netanyahu Clashes With Haredi Parties Over Military Draft Deal Amid Coalition Tensions
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud party clashed with ultra-Orthodox coalition partners over a military draft deal, with Netanyahu condemning anti-draft protests and…
Israeli Political Scientist Sees Democrats Party Aiming to Influence Change Government Like Religious Zionists
Dr. Gail Telshir views Israel’s Democrats party as a coalition of Labor, Meretz, and protest leaders aiming to influence a potential change government similarly to the Religious Z…
Ady Mintz Reflects on 21 Years Since Gush Katif Disengagement and Calls for Gradual Return
Ady Mintz, a former Yesha Council leader, reflects on the personal and national impact of the 2005 Gush Katif disengagement, highlighting recent progress in settlement growth and…
Smotrich Considers Reserving Knesset Spot for Dr. Avishai Ben Haim to Broaden Religious Zionist Appeal
Bezalel Smotrich is considering placing journalist Dr. Avishai Ben Haim on the Religious Zionist Party's Knesset list to attract moderate religious voters. Ben Haim declined the o…
