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Religious Zionism Leader Offers Rabbi Avraham Zarviv Second Spot on Knesset List

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Religious Zionism Leader Offers Rabbi Avraham Zarviv Second Spot on Knesset List
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 2 hours ago

What happened

Religious Zionism leader Bezalel Smotrich offered Rabbi Avraham Zarviv, a reserve combatant and rabbinical judge, the second spot on the party's Knesset list for the 2026 elections, recognizing his military service and national morale contributions.

  • 01Bezalel Smotrich offered Rabbi Avraham Zarviv the second spot on Religious Zionism's Knesset list.
  • 02Zarviv is a dayan and a reserve combatant known for operating a D9 bulldozer in Gaza and Lebanon.
  • 03He gained fame for viral videos mixing combat footage with prayers and Torah teachings.
  • 04Zarviv was honored to light a torch at Israel's Independence Day ceremony on Mount Herzl.
  • 05The party aims to refresh its lineup with respected religious and traditional figures ahead of 2026 elections.

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Full coverage · 6 outlets

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

Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
Religious Zionism Leader Offers Rabbi Avraham Zarviv Second Spot on Knesset List
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Religious Zionism Leader Offers Rabbi Avi Zariv a Top Spot on Party List
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Religious Zionism Party Offers Rabbi Abraham Zarviv Second Spot on Election List
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Religious Zionism Leader Offers Reserved Spot to War Hero Abraham Zariv Ahead of Elections
N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Religious Zionism Leader Offers Reserved Spot to War Hero Abraham Zarviv Ahead of Elections
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Smotrich Offers Abraham Zariv Reserved Spot on Religious Zionism List

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