Religious Zionist Party

Eisenkot leads Netanyahu, but both blocs without clear path to 61-seat majority - poll

The polling average puts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc, including Ofer Winter's People of Israel party, and the Zionist opposition at approximately 52 seats each.

An election campaign poster featuring Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is displayed on a bus in Jerusalem, October 5, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich at the Saving the Right Conferance in Jerusalem, Thursday, October 8, 2026.

Netanyahu, Smotrich hold conference to rally right-wing voters, excluding Ben-Gvir

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attending the Knesset, February 7, 2024; illustrative.

Netanyahu's Likud, Smotrich's RZP sign surplus-vote agreement ahead of elections

Members of the Joint Arab List Ahmad Tibi, Sami Abu Shehadeh and Yousef Jabareen arrive to submit their party’s candidate list to the Central Elections Committee at the Knesset in Jerusalem, September 8, 2026; illustrative.

Will Israel's Arab parties be banned from the election? The legal fight explained


Netanyahu, Smotrich reach agreement on IDF reservist tax benefits bill

As a result of the bill's advancement, the Religious Zionist Party will return to voting with the coalition after nearly one week of halting votes.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 7, 2024

Smotrich threatens to halt coalition voting if reservist tax benefits bill not passed

The bill has been undergoing discussion in the Knesset's Finance Committee, but has not yet been brought for its second and third readings.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Knesset, October 27, 2025.

Smotrich claims Saudi Arabia denies Israeli tradition and heritage, doubling down on Riyadh row

During Monday's press conference, the finance minister hit out against Saudi Arabia once again, as well as Israelis who he said were "insulted" on the Saudis' behalf.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 27, 2025

MK Zvi Sukkot summoned for questioning due to role in Sde Teiman riots

The Sde Teiman riots, where protesters and several MKs breached the base, occured in March 2024.

 MK ZVI SUKKOT protests last week at the Sde Teiman military base, against the detention of reserve soldiers suspected of sexually abusing an imprisoned Hamas terrorist. There’s a growing population that believes the law doesn’t apply to them, says the writer.

Netanyahu's coalition could revolt as Trump pushes Gaza peace plan in Washington

As President Donald Trump reportedly advances a 21-point framework to end the Gaza war, coalition partners defy the Prime Minister while opposition voices predict imminent collapse.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at U.N. headquarters in New York City, US, September 26, 2025

Netanyahu: Albanese a 'weak politician' who betrayed Israel, Australia's Jews

Netanyahu's comments follow Australia's decision to deny MK Simcha Rothman entry into the country ahead of a planned 'solidarity trip' with the Jewish community.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Newsmax event in Jerusalem, on August 13, 2025.

Smotrich to send Israel to elections should Gaza plan remain unchanged, RZP source tells 'Post'

Finance Minister and RZP head Bezalel Smotrich, along with MK Zvi Sukkot, threatened elections in protest of Netanyahu's recent cabinet decision on the occupation of Gaza.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (R) and MK Zvi Sukkot (L) attending a conference in the Knesset regarding occupying parts of the Gaza Strip and re-establishing Jewish settlements in the enclave, July 22, 2025; illustrative.

'We're promoting a new strategy': Smotrich breaks silence on Netanyahu's Gaza plan

Smotrich's comments come after Prime Minister Netanyahu enabled "localized humanitarian ceasefires" in the Gaza Strip, with MK Orit Strock saying she may leave the government following the decision.

  Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a Plenum session of the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, also attended by Argentine President Javier Milei (not pictured), in Jerusalem, June 11, 2025.

‘No reason’ to remain in gov’t after ‘surrender’ to Hamas, Religious Zionist MK Orit Strock says

A spokesperson for Strock confirmed that the recording was authentic.

 Orit Strock, National Mission Minister attends a swearing in ceremony for newly appointed judges at the President's residence in Jerusalem, on June 23, 2024.

Coalition weakens as Religious Zionist Party falls below electoral threshold, survey finds

Amid MK Yuli Edelstein's removal and ongoing stagnation in Gaza, a new poll shows Netanyahu's coalition losing four seats, while the opposition, led by Naftali Bennett, gains significant ground.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Defense Minister Israel Katz and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attend a discussion at the plenum in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, July 23, 2025.