Religious Zionist party

Poll:

Religious Zionist Party continues to gain strength

New i24NEWS poll finds that the largest party is the Likud with 22 seats. Smotrich's party continues to gain strength. If former PM Naftali Bennett were to run, he would win 27 seats.

Jerusalem:

Protest features 'terrorists with blood on their hands'

In a display produced by young members of the Religious Zionist party, the 'terrorists' stood in front of banners reading 'a released prisoner today is a terorrist tomorrow.'

Religious Zionist Party Director:

Deri shouldn't come to War Cabinet meetings until haredim enlist

Religious Zionist Party Director Yehuda Wald wrote that Ariye Deri can not morally and ethically send soldiers to the battlefield as long as he does not work to send haredi boys as well.

Want to be a revolutionary? Be a Zionist.

By fighting Zionism, today’s protesters are fighting against the very values they claim to champion. If the protesters really understood what Zionism was, they would be on the front lines, ready to defend it. Op-ed.

Poll:

Gantz gains popularity, Smotrich left out

A new poll shows that if elections were held today, the National Unity party would win more than a third of these seats, and the Religious Zionist party would not be part of the Knesset at all.

The Accidental Politician:

American-born Rabbi enters Jerusalem municipal races

Rabbi Haim Pear explains how he hopes to represent Jerusalem's immigrant population following the upcoming municipal elections in Israel's capital.

Following criticism:

Netanyahu cancels discussion on 'the day after the war'

The cancellation of the discussion came after the Religious Zionist Party announced it would meet to discuss measures in response.

Religious Zionist ministers support hostage deal

Minister Smotrich: 'This is a good deal that will contribute to raising national morale. Fighting will resume until Hamas is destroyed.'

Religious Zionist Party:

'Proposed deal is bad - we must not agree to it'

Religious Zionist Party: "deal for release of the hostages is bad for Israel's security, bad for the hostages and bad for the IDF soldiers"

A sad day for Religious Zionists

Most religious Zionists were happy to see the fractured Jewish Home party merge with the Religious Zionism party, but not this writer.Op-ed.

In favor of judicial reform:

Smotrich to participate in 'million-man demonstration'

The Religious Zionist faction will all participate in the rally on Thursday in Jerusalem.

'Determined to lead necessary change'

Smotrich convenes special faction meeting

MKs and ministers from Religious Zionist Party gather for special meeting after funeral of murdered sisters.

Rightist MKs blast Netanyahu's plan to freeze judicial reform

'Stopping the judicial reform would mean surrendering to violence, anarchy, and refusal within the army,' warns Religious Zionist Party.

Danny Danon proposes:

Law to provide tax benefits for residents of Judea and Samaria

Likud MK's bill would implement a commitment from the coalition agreement between the Likud and the Religious Zionist Party.

MKs in Homesh:

'The answer to the massacre - a repeal of the disengagement law'

MKs Moshe Solomon and Ohad Tal visit the Homesh Yeshiva: Our responsibility is to repeal the disengagement law.

Likud MK to INN:

'We have to cooperate in order to maintain the coalition'

MK Nissim Vaturi responds to Religious Zionist ministers' decision to boycott cabinet meeting.

Religious Zionism party threatens to boycott Knesset votes

Party officials furious after new outpost erected in honor of Rabbi Chaim Druckman demolished without coordination with Minister Smotrich.

Religious Zionist MK to INN:

'We must not play into the hands of Hamas'

MK Moshe Solomon responds to video of Avera Mengistu released by Hamas: I feel pain for what the family has been going through for so long.

Likud MK:

'Tibi must not serve as Deputy Speaker of the Knesset'

Religious Zionist and Otzma Yehudit oppose the appointment of Ahmed Tibi as Deputy Speaker of the Knesset.

Religious Zionist Party, Noam sign coalition deal with Likud

Final details of coalition agreements with Religious Zionist Party and Noam settled as Likud prepares for swearing-in of new government.

A Must Read: The inaugural Knesset speech of MK Moshe Solomon

Inspiring words of Ethiopia-born MK Moshe Solomon (Rel.Zionist Party): 'The boy who was once a shepherd is today in the Knesset of Israel.'

Op-ed:

Our commitment to Olim and Aliya is unwavering

The ingathering of the exiles became one of the pillars of the Zionist enterprise and that is still true today. Op-ed.

Smotrich signs coalition deal with Netanyahu

Religious Zionist Party to be given control over settlements, Finance Ministry, Immigration Ministry.

RZP to sign deal Wednesday

Smotrich, Deri to split Finance Ministry, Interior Ministry

Coalition agreement expected to be signed Wednesday after breakthrough during marathon talks between the parties.

Netanyahu and Smotrich reportedly close to signing agreement

Leaders of Likud and Religious Zionist Party meeting with negotiation teams in an attempt to bridge the remaining gaps between them.

"On the verge of an agreement"

Further progress made between Likud, Religious Zionist parties

Likud and Religious Zionist parties say they made progress in negotiations and are close to signing an agreement.

"Positive atmosphere"

Netanyahu and Smotrich meet, make progress

Likud says the meeting was held in a good atmosphere and the sides will meet again on Monday.

MK Strook: No point in a govt. that wavers in face of PA terror

Religious Zionism party MK responds to Likud's call to end coalition negotiations to form govt. right now after deadly bombing in Jerusalem.

New crisis in coalition talks

Religious Zionist Party: Likud retracted all the agreements

Religious Zionist Party accuses Likud of taking negotiations back to their starting point. Likud: Smotrich added new demands.

Haredi Party Official to INN:

Religious MKs mulling united front in coalition talks with Likud

Haredi and Religious Zionist factions weighing forming united front within the right-wing bloc to pressure the Likud in coalition talks.

Split of Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit, Noam parties approved

Knesset Arrangements Committee approves request to allow Otzma Yehudit and Noam to break off from Religious Zionism party after elections.

Op-ed:

Has Netanyahu learned nothing?

The time has come for the Religious Zionist Party to show that it knows a thing or two about politics. And it does. Op-ed.

Noam faction breaks off from Religious Zionism party

Noam faction led by MK Avi Maoz submits official request to House Committee chairman to split off from larger Religious Zionism party.

Open letter to Smotrich and Ben Gvir: For our nation's sake

Your party promised a plan for Diaspora Jewry and for increasing Aliyah before the elections. Now is the chance to act on it.

Split in the left:

64 MKs will recommend Netanyahu, only 28 will recommend Lapid

National Unity, Yisrael Beytenu, Hadash-Ta'al will not recommend anyone. Netanyahu will be recommended by all right-wing parties.

Religious parties demand Law of Return be changed

Amended law would only grant citizenship to halachic Jews.

Deputy Jerusalem Mayor:

'I will not be surprised if Netanyahu leaves Ben Gvir out'

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Arieh King speaks to INN following exit polls: A tremendous achievement for the right.

MK Orit Strook to INN:

'I am excited, the people of Israel have spoken'

MK Orit Strook from the Religious Zionist Party is satisfied with the exit polls.

MK Ofir Sofer:

'I hope a nationalist government will be established'

MK Ofir Sofer maintains cautious optimism but is not yet talking about ministerial portfolios that the party will demand.

Smotrich:

'Itamar and I are continuing to work together'

Religious Zionist Party celebrating after exit polls predicts it won 14-15 seats.

Three reasons to vote for the Religious Zionist Party

I believe there is a silent majority of “olim” in Israel who are tired of the same old politicians.Op-ed.

Religious Zionist Party: Include new immigrants in government

RZP calls for new immigrants to be included in leadership positions in the government.

Elections and the Jewish Character of the Jewish State

Those who feel Israel’s Jewish character would be better promoted by candidates that are neither religious or Zionist - think again! Op-ed.

Religious Zionist Party announces program to reform Legal System

The Religious Zionist Party launched its “Law and Justice Restart”

Elections 2022:

Smotrich aims high: Defense, finance, transportation, justice

Smotrich fears that Netanyahu will try to form a government with Gantz and leave the Religious Zionist party in the opposition.

Religious Zionist Party launches Anglo outreach campaign

New poll shows 28% of Israeli Anglos plan to vote for the Religious Zionist Party alliance with Otzma Yehudit and Noam.

After Signing of Agreement:

Poll: 12 seats for Otzma Yehudit, Religious Zionist alliance

Deal between Ben-Gvir and Smotrich for joint run yields 12 seats, new poll shows - but Netanyahu still short of 61-seat majority.

Right-Wing Split:

'Noam' party refuses place on Religious Zionist ticket

Right-wing-religious faction Noam turns down offer for 11th spot on joint ticket with Religious Zionist Party, vowing to go it alone.

Smotrich: I'll run with Ben-Gvir, not with Shaked

Otzma Yehudit leader issues ultimatum after poll shows his party with double the strength of Religious Zionism party.

These are the results of the Religious Zionism party primaries

Party's current MKs take all the top spots in the party list. Smotrich: We have a winning team.

Strook to Arutz Sheva:

I'm shocked that Elkin would join leftist Eizenkot

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, MK Orit Strook discussed several recent political developments.

I can’t take Israeli elections anymore

The only party that stuck to its promises and ideology is having primaries and you can still register to vote in them if you act now.Op-ed.