Religious Zionism

"Gantz is a leftist"

Netanyahu: I will not abandon Religious Zionism

Netanyahu to Likud supporters in Dimona: Gantz wants a Palestinian capital in Jerusalem, I will not form a government with him.

MK Smotrich:

We will build a specified program for Diaspora Jews

The Religious Zionism chair met with the head of a program for overseas yeshiva students and discussed the challenges facing Jews overseas.

Religious Zionism candidate:

'Someone who bought a child on Amazon will not preach morality'

A Religious Zionism candidate is not backing down from statements made against the Transportation Minister.

Religious Zionism Party warns of a return to the days of Oslo

New video compares current election campaign and 1992 elections, which resulted in a left-wing government supported by the Arabs.

Netanyahu to Religious-Zionists:

'No need for a sectoral party, we represent you'

'My visits to Kotel aren't for show - I respect tradition.'

Religious Zionism demands:

'Haaretz must register as a body that is involved in elections'

The letter written to the newspaper's publisher claims that the paper publishes propaganda for specific parties and against others

'Judiciary is a political party for all intents and purposes'

Sa'ar responds: Judicial system in danger if Netanyahu wins.

'Shurat Hadin' founder refused spot on Religious Zionism list

Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, number four on the Jewish Home's list, asked to join Religious Zionism - but was refused.

Noam party to run together with Religious Zionism

Netanyahu visits Noam party's Rabbi Tau, urges joint run with Religious Zionism to avoid loss of right-wing votes.

MK Smotrich:

Politicians who change parties like socks can't grade me

In an extensive interview Religious Zionism chairman discusses union between Shaked and Jewish Home, talks with Noam, and more

MK Smotrich: 'Shaked must not take a chance and waste votes'

The Religious Zionism head also discussed his plans for the justice system, saying that he intends on making big changes

After the meeting:

IDF soldiers waited to escort Ben-Gvir home in time for Shabbat

New information is coming out about the Friday afternoon meeting between Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism chairmen

Religious Zionism Party source

'We prefer a right-wing government, but Gantz isn't ruled out'

Party won't agree to sit in opposition even if Netanyahu chooses to sacrifice Ben-Gvir to form government with Gantz

'Running in two separate parties better for the right-wing bloc'

Otzma Yehudit chair insists: Our party running alone, and Religious Zionism running with Amichai Chikli, will maximize right-wing votes.

Poll:

Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit win more seats separately

New poll shows joint run would bring Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit parties less seats than if they run separately.

Religious Zionism candidate:

'Goal is to realize vision of strengthening communities'

Rabbi David Fine, chairman and founder of Barkai Rabbis Organization, announces his candidacy for Religious Zionism party primaries.

Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit, nearing agreement on joint run

Major disagreement centers around who would be the best candidate for the joint party's seventh spot.

100 days to elections:

Itamar Ben-Gvir seeking full merger with Smotrich's party

Religious Zionism party is riding high in polls, but significant gaps delay agreement.

MK Ofir Sofer:

'We must not concede the Religious Services Ministry'

Religious Zionism MK does not believe Netanyahu will form a government with Gantz at the expense of his party.

2022 Elections:

Will Ben Gvir & Smotrich succeed in barring Joint List & Ra'am?

If Otzma Yehudit is granted a place on Central Elections Committee, right-wing could gain majority.

Right-wing MK: How can the coalition justify another election?

MK Simcha Rothman questions coalition MKs for their willingness to sit in a government with 'terror-supporters' while boycotting Netanyahu.

Poll:

The Israeli public has adopted Smotrich's position

New poll shows that the majority of the Israeli public opposes a partnership with Arab parties in a future coalition.

Rabbis plan alternative Jerusalem Day event to invite PM to

New event planned after Mercaz Harav declines to invite PM, opposition leader to traditional Jerusalem Day celebration.

Particularism or Universalism?

Are the citizens of Israel entitled to preserve their ethnic and religious makeup as well as their culture? And who is to decide? Opinion.

Religious Zionism party MKs meet in Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood

Members of Religious Zionism party meet today to discuss the multiple car arson attacks in Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood by Arabs.

Smotrich, right-wing MKs head to Homesh

MKs from Religious Zionism and Likud will spend the night with the yeshiva students at Homesh.

Chossing the path of faith and positivity

An illuminating talk on choosing one's way of life with Rabbi Baruch Efrati, head of the Derech Emunah organization of young Israeli rabbis.

Minister Kahana: Days of stepping on religious Zionists over

Religious Affairs Minister accuses haredi MKs of refusing to see religious Zionists as Orthodox or religious Jews.

'Smotrich was wrong to block right-wing gov't with Arabs'

"Rabbi Tau foresaw the situation we have today, if a right-wing government of 59 MKs wasn't formed, with outside support from the UAL."

Jews to work on Shabbat to enable Muslims to respect Islam?

Decision to open Abu Kabir Forensics Institute on Shabbat to accommodate Muslims is not just offensive; it's also illegal, says MK Avi Maoz.

Otzma Yehudit MK calls for Knesset to help besieged town

MK Itamar Ben-Gvir says that the Knesset must convene an urgent debate to lift the police blockade around Kumi Ori.

One-to-One:

Supporting Torah learning in the Religious-Zionist world

The One-to-One Foundation distributes a million shekels per year to families of Torah students, enabling them to prepare for Yom Tov.

'Bennett has no red lines'

Religious Zionism party blasts Bennett for Gantz-Abbas meeting "restoring Abu Mazen to relevance after years in the wilderness."

What we can learn from the Taliban

Armies fueled by religious faith can only be beaten by an even greater religious faith and belief in the righteousness of the battle.Op-ed.

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.

The last one standing - the Religious Zionist party

Everyone is angry at the National Religious Party for keeping its word and refusing to join a government with Raam. Except its voters.Op-ed.

'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.

Religious Zionism party planning walking tour of Sheikh Jarrah

Tour to be held on Yom Yerushalayim, following a day of discussions on exerting Israeli sovereignty over a unified Jerusalem.

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.

Religious Zionism MK: Left-wing gov't - 'Tragedy in the making'

Struk prior to being sworn in as MK: 'The Arabs are stealing our Land. Bennett understands this, Sa'ar is aware and Elkin is living it.'

Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf of Political Correctness? Not I

Israeli religious sub-societies are more immune to the pc epidemic due to the religious social cultures they have created. Analysis.

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.

'Meretz, not Religious Zionism, in danger of being voted out'

Prominent pollster Professor Camil Fuchs says analysis of latest pre-election polls shows Smotrich, Mansour Abbas not in danger.

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.

Netanyahu: Religious Zionism like a battered person

PM gives interview in which he says he is the biggest supporter of the religious Zionist community.

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"

Frmr head rabbi of Gush Katif: 'Crucial elections'

Former head rabbi of Gush Katif believes upcoming elections will 'determine Jewish character of the State of Israel.'

The forgotten roots of Modern Zionism

It is a misrepresentation of history to state that Zionism was a secular movement and that Orthodox rabbis opposed early Zionism. Op-ed.

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.

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: 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.

Shai Maimon: Religious Zionism is a combination, not a gathering

Get to know # 10 on Yamina list.

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'

Survey: Likud strengthens, Sa'ar weakens

Poll says Yamina led by Naftali Bennett receives 10 seats, while Religious Zionism led by Smotrich receives 5 seats.

Naftali Bennett at Arutz Sheva

'Livelihood and Land of Israel don't conflict'

Yamina Chairman: Netanyahu gave up in face of loss of governance. In all his 32 years in Knesset, he didn't touch justice system.

'We will only sit in Netanyahu's government'

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

Bennett: Proud of my kippah, proud of religious Zionism

Yamina chairman: I wish Smotrich success, but Yamina is the home of religious Zionism.