Bezalel Smotrich

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.

Khan al-Amar residents protest Kfar Adumim pergola

Religious Zionism party chairman slams Civil Administration for siding with residents of illegal village over residents of Kfar Adumim.

Smotrich: 'I am happy with my running partners'

Religious Zionism leader Bezalel Smotrich thinks that he has made the right choice of political alliances.

Smotrich campaigns for Yeshiva votes

Religious Zionism leader Bezalel Smotrich has set out on a massive campaign trail through Israel's Religious Zionist Yeshivas.

Smotrich: Right-wing govt meaningless if legal system not fixed

Religious Zionism leader says Supreme Court will block all right-wing policy if no reforms are implemented.

Smotrich: It's either a right-wing government or a leftist one

MK Smotrich, head of Religious Zionism party, says PM Netanyahu 'not an ideal right-wing leader, but much better than the other options.'

15 judges cannot decide the question of who is a Jew'

Smotrich calls for Conversion Law overriding Supreme Court's decision to recognize Reform conversions. Op-ed.

15 judges cannot decide who is a Jew

The Supreme Court has ruled on conversion, a topic which is not theirs to decide. Opinion.

Smotrich to Asa Kasher: Retract false post or we meet in court

MK Smotrich responds in scathing post to accusations against him and his party by Prof. Asa Kasher.

'When the Left is in the government, it sets the tone'

Religious Zionism chairman questions: 'Because PM Netanyahu isn't managing the pandemic well enough, we should go with the Left?'

Lapid: Smotrich is a terror supporter

Yesh Atid chief calls Religious Zionist Party chairman 'terror supporter'. Smotrich fires back: 'You should be embarrassed.'

Watch: Stones thrown at Smotrich's bus

Arabs throw stones at bus carrying members of the Religious Zionism Party who visited Sa-Nur in northern Samaria today

Religious Zionism party unveils young settlement program

Religious Zionism to demand regulating young communities, closing Civil Administration. Smotrich: 'Judea/Samaria residents aren't 2nd class'

Betzalel Smotrich's plan to expel infiltrators

Religious Zionist Party: 'We'll demand concrete steps as condition of entering government before situation becomes irreversible.'

Haredi media again praise Smotrich

Haredi media: 'Smotrich proves that when it comes to accessibility and efficiency for the ordinary citizen - he has no substitute.'

Smotrich studies with Rabbi Druckman and Rabbi Waldman

Religious Zionism leader sat down with two iconic figures to study the works of Rav Kook.

There is no one more worthy: Orit Struk of Hevron

Orit Struk, 5th on the Religious Zionist list, has what it takes: political savvy, achievements and humility rare in public servants.Op-ed

Bennett: 'I'm not Netanyahu's punching bag'

'I don't believe in going with PM Netanyahu, no matter what happens, it's time to replace him,' Yamina leader MK Bennett says.

Smotrich: 'Bennett's heart is in the right place'

MK Smotrich says former DM Bennett is 'a companion on the journey and a brother,' but won't refuse to support leftist government.

'Haredi voters aren't going to vote for Religious Zionism'

'I said there won't be many haredim voting for Likud, and there won't be many voting for MK Smotrich,' says UTJ's Meir Porush.

MK Bezalel Smotrich:

'Amendments in legal system condition to enter government'

MK Bezalel Smotrich attacks justice system, declares he will demand appointing Constitution Committee Chairman in early days of government.

Religious Zionist Party launches election campaign

Religious Zionist Party led by Betzalel Smotrich launches election campaign in Zoom meeting with Knesset representatives.

'Reopen synagogues with green passport plan'

Ahead of Purim holiday, MK Bezalel Smotrich requests ministers support reopening synagogues to recovered, vaccinated, individuals.

Regev: Ben Gvir will not be a minister

Transportation Minister Miri Regev on when airport will reopen: It depends on the number of cases.

Smotrich: I don't trust Netanyahu

Religious Zionist Party chairman talks about the partners he did and did not choose for the elections.

Religious Zionist Party signs vote surplus deal with Likud

Rightist alliance led by Bezalel Smotrich signs deal with Likud, after receiving promise Netanyahu will form right-wing government.

Smotrich: Normal life should only be returned to the vaccinated

Religious Zionist chair: "Anyone who does not want to get vaccinated can sit at home." Also: Alliance with Otzma was due to "constraints."

South Tel Aviv activists endorse Religious Zionist Party

Activists against illegal immigration to Tel Aviv say that the only choice for them is the Religious Zionist Party of Bezalel Smotrich.

'We will only sit in Netanyahu's government'

Attorney Simcha Rotman, number 4 on Smotrich’s slate, clarifies: We will only recommend Netanyahu.

In response to Religious Zionist unity, let the defamers begin!

Bezalel Smotrich stands for the spectrum of ideological Religious Zionism while Yamina focuses on Covid-19 and the free market. Op-ed.

Smotrich: 'We're working to complete the unity'

Religious Zionism chair Bezalel Smotrich calls on Jewish Home to join unity, bring 'good news.'

Likud proposal to Jewish Home chairwoman

Arutz Sheva has learned Likud proposed to Jewish Home to include in list candidates in 28th and 36th places to allow merger with Smotrich.

Poll: Smotrich and Ben Gvir take 5 Knesset seats

Joint running agreement lets the two parties pass electoral threshold. Yamina wins 11 seats.

Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit parties to run together

Religious Zionism party calls on Jewish Home to join united run. 'We cannot allow any right-wing party to go down the drain.'

Negotiations between Smotrich and Jewish Home continue

Despite earlier declarations, both Hagit Moshe and Bezalel Smortich are still hoping for a joint run to the Knesset

Netanyahu makes another offer to Smotrich

PM reportedly willing to give Smotrich a spot for a candidate of his choice on Likud slate in exchange for right-wing alliance.

Poll: Likud weakens, Sa'ar stable, Smotrich doesn't pass

Netanyahu bloc, along with Yamina, receives only 54 seats according to poll. Union of Smotrich, Hagit Moshe, Ben Gvir would receive 6 seats.

Smotrich: 'Neither honor nor dominion I seek'

Religious Zionist Party head Betzalel Smotrich explains his silence during unity negotiations taking place at this time. The full statement.