Religious Zionist party

Benefits for draft dodgers

Smotrich refuses to support bill - haredim infuriated

Haredi lawmakers lashed out at the Religious Zionist Party after it refused to support daycare subsidies tied to draft exemptions.

Tzvika Mor joins the Religious Zionist party

Tzvika Mor, father of former hostage Eitan and a leading member of the Tikvah Forum, will join Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionist party and will be placed high on the list.

New poll shows hope for Religious Zionist party

Series of new polls show Religious Zionist party passing electoral threshold, reaching up to five seats, after months of polling under the threshold.

Ohad Tal:

Crown Prince Pahlavi signals hope for Iran, and Israel

In wide-ranging Arutz Sheva interview, Religious Zionism MK discusses meeting Reza Pahlavi, US backing, Judea and Samaria policy, haredi draft reform and dairy overhaul.

Ofer Winter: I suggest everyone calm down and drink cold water

Brigadier-General (res.) Ofer Winter responds to rumors that he is joining politics, urges unity.

Poll:

General Winter could turn Religious Zionists' fate around

Channel 13 poll finds that while the Religious Zionist party would find itself outside the Knesset in the next elections, Brigadier General Ofer Winter could change that.

As Netanyahu presses, will Smotrich give up his spot at the top?

According to a Galei Tzahal report, Netanyahu has discussed steps to save the Religious Zionist list amid fears the party may not pass the electoral threshold.

Religious Zionist party:

No final decision made on draft exemption bill

After a tense internal meeting with senior rabbis, the party agreed to push for changes but appears ready to back the government’s draft bill despite public criticism.

Poll

Religious Zionism Party and Likud gain strength

New polling data shows the Religious Zionism party winning 4 seats and the Likud rising to 26, with the entire coalition bloc registering measurable gains.

Open University:

Students demand cancellation of conference on 'Revenge in Gaza'

Students from the Religious Zionist movement are demanding that the Open University cancel a conference they say criticizes IDF soldiers' conduct.

Coalition members oppose current version of draft bill

The Religious Zionist Party rejected the current version of the haredi draft bill, insisting it will only back legislation that truly increases military enlistment among haredim.

Smotrich, Netanyahu agree

Crisis with Religious Zionism Party resolved

After a meeting held this evening, it was agreed to advance the approval of a tax benefits bill for IDF reservists - in exchange for the Religious Zionism Party returning to vote with the coalition.

Religious Zionist party cancels party primaries

Temporary provision to pass responsibility for choosing candidates to 150-member forum instead of party-wide elections. Smotrich to remain chairman, guaranteed spots on list.

Smotrich planning to cancel party primaries

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to bring proposal to kill party members' ability to choose representatives, hand control to a small forum instead.

Poll:

Netanyahu wins 28 seats, Religious Zionist Party gains strength

The data indicates a strengthening of Likud, which continues to dominate the political landscape. In a scenario where a right-wing, security-focused party runs, it would secure 13 seats.

Report:

Netanyahu trying to unite Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking to unify right-wing factions ahead of potential early elections, report says.

Poll: Most Likud voters stand with Smotrich

New poll shows clear majority on Israeli Right in favor of continuing war until Hamas is defeated and hostages returned - even if it means giving up temporary deals.

'War against Torah learners'

Gafni and Smotrich trade blows over haredi conscription

Gafni accuses religious Zionists of waging war on Torah learners; Smotrich fires back, urging him to witness their sacrifice and spirit.

Poll:

Religious Zionists under Ret. Gen. Winter would jump to 8 seats

Poll shows dramatic boost for Religious Zionist Party under Ofer Winter, suggesting potential shift in right-wing bloc strength and voter alignment.

'Ungrateful'

Haredi MK attacks religious Zionist minister

UTJ's Moshe Gafni lambasted Minister Ofir Sofer for participating in a march calling for haredi conscription. 'He's a minister thanks to us.'

Religious Zionist party demands Ben-Gvir leave Knesset

Coalition parties clash over attempts to return Tzvi Succot to the Knesset by having another MK take a position as a minister instead.

Brother of hostage:

'I thank the Religious Zionist party for opposing the deal'

The brother of Sagi Dekel-Chen praised the Religious Zionist party for having the principles to vote against the deal but still allow it to be implemented.

Will he leave the government?

Smotrich condemns deal, sets condition for Netanyahu

Minister Smotrich voiced his strong opposition to the deal that was reached between Israel and Hamas and restated that his party would only remain in the government if Israel returned to the fighting.

Channel 14 poll:

Tie between Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionist parties

Likud gains two seats to 34, Religious Zionist party gains one seat to 5, and is on par with Otzma Yehudit, which weakens by three seats and only wins 5.

Poll:

Likud weakens, Religious Zionist Party wins 4 seats

Likud weakens, but maintains its position as the largest party in the Knesset. Naftali Bennett's candidacy will yield him, according to the poll, 22 seats.

Poll:

9 seats for Otzma Yehudit, 5 for Religious Zionist Party

Latest Channel 13 News poll indicates the Likud strengthening and winning 26 seats.

Smotrich's conditions for daycare subsidies

The Religious Zionist party has announced that it will agree to support a bill that would enable daycare subsidies for yeshiva students only if at the same time there are preferential allocations and additions for reservists.

Poll after Sinwar elimination:

Likud, Religious Zionist Party gain strength

The coalition wins 55 seats, compared to 60 for the opposition parties without Hadash-Ta'al.

Sukkah built deep inside Arab neighborhood

Religious Zionist party youth built a sukkah for mental health patients in the Arab town of Abu Gosh.

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.