Religious Zionist Party
Shas pushes tone-deaf Torah study law while soldiers die in Lebanon, Gaza - comment
Those who see Torah study as essential should acknowledge the unique burden borne by those who leave their lives behind to defend the country, and that yeshiva study is not a comparable sacrifice.
Knesset approves tax benefits for West Bank settlements amid opposition criticism
Knesset passes first reading of controversial bill to split attorney-general's role - explainer
Father of released hostage Eitan Mor joins Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party
2026 budget reading puts government at risk, after months of ideological sparring - analysis
If the vote is postponed, or if the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties choose not to support it and it falls, then for all intents and purposes the government will fall with it.
Two protesters held outside Religious Zionist Party offices amid budget, cost-of-living tension
According to the group, the protesters went to confront faction head Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich over rising prices and what they describe as misplaced government spending.
Majority of Israelis favor joint US-Israel action against Iran - poll
The responses were divided into those who support Israel joining the attack only if Iran first attacked or prepared to attack (29%) and those who would support Israeli participation regardless (44%).
Bennett's draft law pitch brings in support as opposition bloc maintains lead over Netanyahu - poll
The poll also found that appointing Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofir Winter to head Religious Zionist Party in place of Bezalel Smotrich would allow the party to cross the threshold with six seats.
'Anti-Zionist propaganda': Sukkot pushes Education Ministry to remove Haaretz texts from exams
Sukkot stated that Haaretz has "become a mouthpiece for anti-Zionist propaganda, and in some cases even includes content that encourages the delegitimization of IDF soldiers and the State of Israel.
Political attacks on Supreme Court chief cross red line, over 100 retired judges, law deans warn
The warnings followed remarks made by Religious Zionist Party chairman and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who referred to Amit as a 'violent, predatory megalomaniac who steals Israeli democracy.'
Smotrich: Supreme Court chief is 'violent megalomaniac,' gov’t will 'trample' court
The judicial branch's spokesperson said Smotrich's attack on Yitzhak Amit does not amount to "legitimate public discourse," in response to the finance minister.
Despite turbulent week, demand for commission of inquiry, bloc map remain stable - poll
Against the backdrop of the draft law, the establishment of a government commission of inquiry, and the interview by Eli Feldstein on the Qatargate affair, coalition parties maintain their strength.
Bennett surges to 22 seats as Likud falls, opposition inches toward forming gov't - poll
The Likud would get 25 seats, Religious Zionist party would not cross the threshold, and an opposition coalition would secure 60 seats, putting it on the brink of forming a government.
Israel grants legal status to 19 West Bank settlements, including two vacated in 2005 disengagement
The move follows government approval on Wednesday for the construction of 764 housing units across three settlements in the West Bank.
