Religious Zionists

Rabbi Dov Lior: A scoundrel within the bounds of the Torah - opinion

The West Bank olive harvest reveals how extremist interpretations of Jewish law can undermine religious values and Israel’s democratic character.

Rabbi Dov Lior
Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs speaks at the Zomet Institute and Makor Rishon Conference on October 20, 2026.

Netanyahu's inner circle is now almost entirely religious, cabinet secretary says

An election campaign poster featuring Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is displayed on a bus in Jerusalem, October 5, 2026

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

 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

The electoral threshold is distorting Israel's democracy - time to rethink it - opinion


World Emunah's legacy and leadership: Celebrating 90 years and looking ahead

Empowering Anglo-Israeli women, World Emunah's leadership conference will inspire and equip them to step into influential roles across all sectors of society.

 Tema Klausner (left) and Meira Lerner (right): Giving voice to the women of the religious Zionist community.

Top haredi leader calls for Arab rule over Israel, says Zionism brought 'disasters'

Rabbi Dov Landau blamed the conflict on Zionism and called for increased Torah study to protect the country from Arabs.

 Rabbi Dov Landau seen at his home in Bnei Brak, on February 27, 2024.

From Herzl to Herzel: The ongoing struggle over the Zionist identity of the Jewish state - opinion

"While Israel has invested significantly in building military strength, forging peace treaties, and improving strategic capabilities, recent years have seen our democratic values steadily eroding."

 THEODOR HERZL.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: 'Unfortunately, PM gave the green light to a catastrophic deal'

Despite this, Smotrich also said that. since the Hamas terrorist attacks, he and his colleagues "have been doing everything" to achieve the "main goal of victory and the return of the hostages."

Finance Minister and Head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, December 9, 2024

Bnei Brak vs Ramat Gan: A soldier’s struggle with faith and leadership

A soldier’s critique of Israel’s leadership and Religious Zionism sparks a powerful reflection on faith, justice, and the future of the Jewish state.

 Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur act as an anchor for the Jewish people.

The Religious Zionist Party leadership: Neither religious, nor Zionist - opinion

There has been a disconnect between the reality of the religious Zionist community and their key politicians who protect the haredim from any sanctions over avoiding conscription.

 FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich, head of the Religious Zionist Party, addresses the party’s parliamentary faction in the Knesset this week.

Smotrich tears up during speech on the sacrifices of the religious Zionist community during the war

Smotrich lamented the tide of deaths of IDF soldiers in the last few days but said that particular attention should be paid to the religious Zionist community.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich wipes tears from his eyes as he recounts the sacrifices of the Religious Zionist community, October 28, 2024.

'A duty of the highest order': Top religious Zionist rabbis tell gov't to push for hostage deal

A group of some of the leading rabbis in religious Zionism wrote a letter urging the government to free the hostages by any means necessary, including a "reasonable" hostage deal.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu attends to the funeral of Rabbi Elazar Mordechai Koenig in Safed on December 31, 2018.

'He just hates women': Smotrich-backed chief rabbi nom. faces controversy over child support policy

Smotrich’s support for Halevi is in contrast to the committee he himself established with rabbis from the religious Zionist community.

 FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich speaks at a news conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, last week.

Editor's Notes: Civility in flames - How public figures are tearing Israel apart

The rules of the game may encourage politicians and journalists to become more extreme, and a real, significant change might still be far off, but Dibur is in it for the long haul.

Hateful opinions divide Israeli society.