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Religious Zionism Party Approves Merger With Far-Right Zehut Faction

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By Ynet

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 3 hours ago

What happened

Israel's Religious Zionism party central committee has approved a merger with the Zehut party. Party chairman Bezalel Smotrich called it the first step toward further mergers.

  • 01Religious Zionism party central committee approved merger with Zehut.
  • 02Chairman Bezalel Smotrich called it the first step toward more mergers.
  • 03The merger consolidates two right-wing factions.
  • 04It aims to strengthen the nationalist and religious right's influence.

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Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetnewsCenter · English3 hours ago
Religious Zionism Party Approves Merger With Far-Right Zehut Faction
YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Religious Zionism Party Center Approves Union with Otzma Yehudit
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Religious Zionism Party Approves Technical Bloc Deal, Seeks More Unifications
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Religious Zionism Party Approves Technical Bloc with Identity Party, Eyes Further Unification

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