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Religious Zionist Rabbis Explore Forming New Right-Wing Political Party

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Religious Zionist Rabbis Explore Forming New Right-Wing Political Party
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First reported by N12 · 19 hours ago

What happened

Rabbi Beni Kalmanzon and other Religious Zionist rabbis are considering forming a new right-wing party due to dissatisfaction with the current Religious Zionist Party, reaching out to key national camp figures including Yuli Edelstein, Gilad Erdan, and Ayelet Shaked.

  • 01Rabbi Beni Kalmanzon and others are exploring a new right-wing political party.
  • 02They have contacted national camp figures like Edelstein, Erdan, and Shaked.
  • 03The move stems from dissatisfaction with the current Religious Zionist Party.
  • 04Outreach targets core Religious Zionist rabbis and settlement leaders.
  • 05They seek a party with varied views on military service and ultra-Orthodox roles.
  • 06Kalmanzon voted for the current party but is now disappointed.

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

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew7 hours ago
Religious Zionist Rabbis Explore Forming New Right-Wing Political Party
N12Center · Hebrew19 hours ago
Shaked and Edelstein Explore Joint Party as Right-Wing Political Realignment Emerges
MakoCenter · Hebrew19 hours ago
Shaked and Edelstein Discuss New Right-Wing Party Amid Broader Political Realignments

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