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Religious Zionism Party Announces Orit Strock Wins Primaries, Smotrich to Lead List
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First reported by Now 14 · 13 hours ago
What happened
The Religious Zionism Party held primaries with Orit Strock winning first place and Bezalel Smotrich remaining the leader. The party aims to strengthen its Knesset list ahead of elections, with high voter turnout and Smotrich warning against a return to Oslo Accords policies.
- 01Orit Strock won the Religious Zionism Party primaries, with Bezalel Smotrich leading the list.
- 02170 of 173 central committee members voted, a 98.5% turnout.
- 03Smotrich warned against a return to Oslo Accords if Gadi Eizenkot becomes prime minister.
- 04The party plans to reserve two additional list spots, including one for Tzvika Mor.
- 05Smotrich praised the democratic process and the chosen candidates as a winning team for upcoming elections.
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Full coverage · 10 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Religious Zionism Party Announces Orit Strock Wins Primaries, Smotrich to Lead List
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Smotrich Tops Religious Zionism Primaries, Orit Strook Wins Internal Vote
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Religious Zionism Party Announces Primary Results with Orit Strook Leading
Channel 13Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Religious Zionism Holds Primaries to Select Knesset List Led by Finance Minister Smotrich
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Religious Zionism Party Elects Smotrich to Lead Knesset List
MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Bezalel Smotrich Tops Religious Zionism Party List After Primaries for 26th Knesset
N12Center · Hebrew3 hours ago
Bezalel Smotrich Tops Religious Zionism Party List After Primaries for 26th Knesset
SrugimRight · Hebrew13 hours ago
Religious Zionism Holds Internal Vote Amid Tensions Over Ashkenazi List and Party Control
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