Bezalel Smotrich

Rabbi Mazuz: Smotrich will pay for his deeds

Head of Kisei Rahamim yeshiva attacks head of Religious Zionism party for refusal to form right-wing government with Arabs.

Minister Kahana: Smotrich continues scorched earth policy

Religious Affairs Minister Matan Kahana says Bezalel Smotrich willing to destroy everything if he doesn't get his way.

Smotrich: Bennett is the Left's useful idiot

'I split from Bennett when he signaled that he wanted to replace Netanyahu, making him a friend of the Left,' says MK Bezalel Smotrich.

Smotrich: Bennett will be a puppet of the Left

'Naftali Bennett will be prime minister in name and in ego, but a complete puppet of the Left,' Religious Zionism chair MK Smotrich says.

'We have an amazing country - we must not cover it in fog'

'We will overcome the missiles in Gaza - we won't succeed in overcoming the negative spirit,' says Miriam Peretz, who ran for president.

Smotrich tried to convince two Blue and White MKs to join gov't

MK Smotrich, Religious Zionism chair, offered senior ministry, membership on top Cabinet, to Blue & White MKs willing to desert, join gov't.

Pundit lashes out at Smotrich: Cunning and an ingrate

Channel 12 News commentator Amnon Abramovich says Smotrich is to blame for a right-wing government not having been formed.

Smotrich: Gafni is one of the most hated politicians

UTJ head blames Smotrich for thwarting right-wing government, and Smotrich hits back.

Shaked: Smotrich is destroying the right

Yamina MK accuses Religious Zionism party leader of bringing Israel to 5th elections. 'It's easier to double down than to be flexible.'

Smotrich: 'It's a shame 1,000 terrorists weren't killed'

Religious Zionist Party chief clashes with Arab MK from Labor during Knesset hearing on anti-Semitic Arab riots across Israel.

Smotrich on Temple Mount closure: You choose disgrace, get war

Religious Zionism party chairman demands PM reverse decision to close holiest site in Judaism to Jews.

Smotrich: Place a curfew on the Arabs

'We are not talking about 'disturbances of order,' this is war in every sense of the word,' MK Smotrich says.

Smotrich: Giving Abbas legitimacy led to Jerusalem violence

Religious Zionism party tours Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, party leader says violence in capital result of seeking to add Arab party to govt.

Closure of Temple mount was 'pitiful decision'

'The Temple Mount is in our hands? Or are those who are violent victorious?': Right-wing MKs slam decision to close Temple Mount to Jews.

Right-wing party leaders meet with PM, Smotrich absent

Joint statement issued calls on Yamina to keep its promise to voters not to join government with left-wing bloc.

Smotrich to Shaked: 'Now it's your turn'

MK Smotrich, chair of Religious Zionism, urges Yamina's number two to oppose government with center-left parties. 'Prove you have ethics.'

Haaretz op-ed: 'Smotrich wants to lead the Right'

'Bezalel Smotrich 'isn't looking to lead just Religious Zionism, but the entire Israeli Right,' Haaretz columnist Anshel Pfeffer claims.

Smotrich: Arabs are Israeli citizens, for now

Smotrich says he hopes the day is coming soon when Arab leadership in the Knesset will accept Israel as a Jewish State.

Smotrich: Maybe it's time to replace Netanyahu

Chairman of Religious Zionist Party criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu following his response to the recent wave of terror in Jerusalem.

MK Abbas: Government with Smotrich? Only if he apologizes first

Ra’am chairman outlines his condition for agreeing to be part of a government with Religious Zionist chairman Bezalel Smotrich.

Netanyahu appeals to Smotrich: Prevent 5th elections

Netanyahu asked Religious Zionism party chairman Bezalel Smotrich to support his bid for direct elections for Prime Minister.

Smotrich: Elections better than destroying the right and Zionism

MK Smotrich reiterates opposition to forming government with United Arab List. 'History will not forgive those who support this.'

Smotrich: Better Bennett-Lapid than right wing gov't with Ra'am

Religious Zionist Party leader has become vocal on his objection to the formation of a right wing government being formed via Arab support.

Political expert: Smotrich has 'burned' Netanyahu

Journalist Gil Hoffman says Religious Zionism's Bezalel Smotrich may be the only one interested in another round of elections.

Smotrich conditions support for gov't on rebuilding of Sa-Nur

Religious Zionist Party chief demands government rebuild Israeli town in northern Samaria evacuated in 2005 Disengagement.

Deri, Smotrich and Gafni refusing to give rotation to Bennett

Channel 12's Amit Segal: Even if Netanyahu and Bennett go together, Smotrich vehemently refuses to go to a government that relies on Ra'am.

Right-wing bloc to exert pressure on Sa'ar, Smotrich

Haredi party leaders to pressure Sa'ar, Smotrich, and Elkin respectively to agree to form right-wing government with UAL support.

'We'll join a right-wing government - if Smotrich joins, too'

Yamina's MK Bennett promises to help form right-wing government - but will work with the other side if PM Netanyahu fails, report says.

'Smotrich is blocking Netanyahu-Bennett alliance'

Discord on the Right? Netanyahu outraged after Religious Zionist Party chief blasts Bennett ahead of Bennett's meeting with PM.

Netanyahu's office: Smotrich statements don't match reality

PMO rejects summary of Netanyahu's meeting with Smotrich released by Smotrich's office.

Smotrich's proposal: Yariv Levin replaces Netanyahu as PM

Religious Zionism chairman says Netanyahu stepping down as PM to be president preferable to forming government with 'terror supporters.'

Former Meretz MK lashes out at Smotrich in op-ed

Haaretz opinion piece aired on Holocaust Remembrance Day refers to Religious Zionist Party as 'Smotrich and co. list of hate.'

Haredi daily criticizes Religious Zionism voters

Hamodia daily criticizes haredim who voted for Religious Zionism party: 'Is MK Smotrich appropriate or willing to represent haredi Jews?'

Smotrich: Everything we hold dear is on the line

Religious Zionism chairman says Netanyahu on verge of creating coalition with terror supporters, Bennett with the left. Op Ed.

Will the haredi rabbis save Israel from new elections?

MK Bezalel Smotrich won't join a government supported by the United Arab List - but haredi rabbis may be able to change that.

Netanyahu's solution? Smotrich supporting gov't from outside

Sources in Likud believe Smotrich supporting government from outside would allow him to keep his word about not accepting UAL support.

Deri and Smotrich make pact against Bennett

The party leaders have agreed not to join a government led by Yamina.

Senior Likud figure threatens Religious Zionism party

MK Smotrich 'eliminated' option for PM Netanyahu to form gov't by refusing to work with United Arab List, Likud source says.

Smotrich 'angry but silent' as Netanyahu reaches out to Abbas

Religious Zionism leader reportedly refuses to accept call from PM as Netanyahu reaches out to United Arab List leader.

Likud MK: We should embrace United Arab List

MK Kara pushes back on right-wing criticism of Likud overtures to Arab party.

Smotrich: There will be no gov't with support from Ra'am

"A right-wing government will not be formed based on Ra'am. Period." Religious Zionist chair rules out gov't supported by Arab Ra'am party.

Smotrich: We have won a very great unity

Smotrich after exit polls predict 6-7 seats for his party: We hope that the true results will bring a majority for the national camp.

Netanyahu congratulates Smotrich on his party's achievement

The Prime Minister also spoke with Shas chairman Aryeh Deri following the publication of the exit polls.

Heads of Yamina, Religious Zionism, parties meet in Herzliya

Religious Zionism chair, MK Smotrich, notices Yamina chief MK Bennett at Herzliya gathering.

'You only care about your own sector'

UTJ chief demands Religious Zionism chair reveal budget for haredi, Religious Zionist yeshivas. 'You worry only about your own sector.'

'Smotrich's party isn't in the danger zone'

Elections Committee rep. from haredi UTJ party urges voters to demand Religious Zionism chief insist on same budget for all yeshivas.

Netanyahu's promises on Judea and Samaria - will they be kept?

Examining Netanyahu's track record shows that only parties pulling him to the right can compel him to keep those promises this time. Op-ed.

Anglo rabbis working 'behind the scenes' to help Smotrich

'Without representation in the government, Religious Zionist education will suffer.' Anglo leaders in Israel endorse Religious Zionist Party

Vote Torah

In the remaining hours before the election, look closely at the candidates.Vote for those who speak words of Torah. Op-ed.

Netanyahu's plan to 'erase' Bennett

Document obtained by Israel Hayom newspaper reveals how PM is planning to influence who leads the national-religious public.

Bezalel Smotrich: Netanyahu will have no excuses

Religious Zionism chairman: We will make Netanyahu do things he has not done all these years.

Atty. Rothman attacks "Supreme Court's negligent behavior"

Candidate for Religious Zionism party lays blame with Supreme Court for "disregarding people's lives to earn political points with Left"

Ahead of elections, rabbis swing support behind Smotrich

Two Anglo-Israeli rabbis meet with MK Smotrich to discuss the needs of new immigrants, bless him with success in upcoming elections.

'I am waiting for Israeli Arabs to elect a different leadership'

MK Smotrich: There is a Jewish religion of peace and tolerance. There is a religion of terrorism and that's what Mansour Abbas represents.

'If Smotrich doesn't pass, alternative gov't will be formed'

Channel 12 News’ Amit Segal: The identity of the next PM depends on whether Bezalel Smotrich will be in the Knesset or not.

'I won't enter a government without Likud and the haredim'

Bezalel Smotrich at Arutz Sheva studio: Netanyahu has no alternative other than a right-wing government.

'United Arab List are not legitimate partners'

'I await the day when Arabs of Israel will choose a different leadership for themselves,' MK Bezalel Smotrich says.

Smotrich: Dismantle the Civil Administration in Judea & Samaria

'Israelis living in Judea and Samaria are treated like second-class citizens,' says Religious Zionist Party head.

Direct Polls polling institute: Smotrich is going to surprise

Pollster Shlomo Filber: Bezalel Smotrich's party, Religious Zionism, is gaining strength.

Smotrich explains plan for Galilee

Religious Zionism has plans that can be realized in less than a single term of government.