Religious Zionism

A Ynet and "Yedioth Ahronoth" poll reveals that despite criticism over ultra-Orthodox military exemptions, the majority of the religious-Zionist public remains loyal to coalition parties. Bezalel Smotrich leads in support, while Naftali Bennett’s popularity has significantly declined.

The chairman of the Religious Zionism party backed 16 Givati Brigade soldiers who refused to board an Namer APC after learning she would join them: "They insisted on their right and duty to serve while maintaining their values and faith." He declared he would intervene after the IDF announced they would be sent to military prison: "I hoped the army would come to its senses."

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich addressed the controversy surrounding Givati soldiers who refused to board an armored personnel carrier with a female paramedic, declaring his support for the soldiers. He stated that they were upholding their religious values and announced his intention to demand answers from the IDF regarding the disciplinary actions taken.

As negotiations progress, Moshe Feiglin is on his way to the second spot on a joint list with the Religious Zionism party. At the same time, Otzma Yehudit flatly rejects a merger, and Itamar Ben Gvir attacks the Prime Minister: "I should remind you, I am not Benny Gantz." Yair Netanyahu and Almog Cohen fired back: "You were about to bring down the government yourself."

The Finance Minister presented a plan to establish dozens of new settlements in the Negev and the Galilee — by handing the Planning Administration and the Israel Land Authority to his party in the next government — and declared: "We will remove all anti-Zionist elements from these systems and cancel the plans that create sequences of Arab settlement and choke Jewish communities."

The Finance Minister presented a plan to establish dozens of new settlements in the Negev and the Galilee by handing the Planning Administration and the Israel Land Authority to his party in the next government. He declared: "We will remove all anti-Zionist elements from these systems and cancel the plans that create sequences of Arab settlement and choke Jewish settlements."

A new i24NEWS poll reveals shifts in the Israeli political map: Likud remains the largest party, while Bezalel Smotrich's party is barely scraping above the electoral threshold.

MK Zvi Sukkot destroyed a monument to terrorists in a Palestinian village and claimed that the IDF did not respond to his demand. The army responded sharply, and the chairman of the Religious Zionism faction wondered in a closed group: "Is this a move coordinated with the campaign? Is there a deep strategy in it?"

The traditional Likud-right camp, numbering over a million people, is watching these days with horror and trepidation at what is happening before its eyes. A small group of right-wingers, adorning themselves with the title of "ideological-value-driven," are energetically drilling holes in the bloc's ship and working with open eyes to topple the right-wing government.

Ahead of the 2026 elections, MK Michal Woldinger and Yeshar! party member Matan Kahana were hosted in the ynet studio for a discussion on the burning issues the next government will face. Woldinger said that nationalist crime in Judea and Samaria "is not a widespread phenomenon" - Kahana replied: "The government turned a blind eye, with a wink, and lost control."

Dr. Zvika Mor, father of Eitan who returned from captivity and 4th on the Religious Zionism list, opens up about everything: from the creative ways his son survived the tunnels to his plan for a revolution in Israel's education and security systems.

What was the divide between "Jews" and "Israelis" in the last three decades will be the divide between those who serve and those who do not in the coming years.

A poll conducted on the C14 WhatsApp channel examined support potential for various parties. Data as of 17:00 Monday indicates a significant lead for the Religious Zionism party among the options presented.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visited the Hesder Yeshiva in Sderot today, Monday, and received praise from Mayor Alon Davidi. "He insisted on a most significant decision and moved our enemy three to four kilometers away from us. He deserves credit for this," the mayor stated. Smotrich reciprocated the praise, calling Davidi one of the most talented and professional local leaders he has...

The Shabbat bulletin "Olam Katan" is leveling up, launching as a comprehensive weekly newspaper of over 80 pages with new contributors, including Channel 14 presenter Yotam Zimri.

Dr. Zvika Mor says his son Eitan learned Arabic in captivity and now blends into Arab cafes, attacks the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, and claims Hamas saw the square as a pressure tool. Regarding Gaza, he states: "The only solution is settlement."

A group of public figures and rabbis is working to establish a new list appealing to moderate religious Zionism, the traditional public, and the state-oriented Right. The goal is to form an independent force capable of integrating into the "third bloc".

The day of the passing of Rabbi Avraham Yitzhak HaCohen Kook calls upon us to hold a discussion on the path of Religious Zionism today and on the attitude toward the state and secularism.

The Minister of Finance spoke with members of the Bnei Akiva movement and addressed the issue of conscription. Criticizing the position of the Haredi parties, he clarified that the Torah does not serve as a refuge from bearing national and military responsibility.

Since October 7, many families have been dealing repeatedly with dozens of days of reserve duty, children's fears, and disruption of daily life. Alongside the pride in service, sharp criticism is heard regarding the exemption for the ultra-Orthodox and the support of Religious Zionism for the draft law.

The party launched an initiative to place directional signs in the northern Samaria region. The signs were placed, among other places, in the area of Mevo Dotan, Emek Dotan, Homesh, and Sa-Nur. The party says the move is also intended to strengthen the connection between visitors and the renewed settlement in the area.

The Religious Zionism party is moving on the thin line between political survival and failure, and Zehut is betting on self-confidence that history does not necessarily support. Together, however, the two could become a real electoral force.

A call to parties: present a clear policy also in the field of religion and state, which is an essential part of the identity of the religious-Zionist public.

Once again in our segment: "We are not them and they are not us." This time, extreme left-wing activists arrived at a party headquarters, painted in blood and spreading terror. The current siege is not at a hair salon or in the stairwell of MK Tali Gottlieb, but at the Religious Zionism headquarters in Shoham.

Ofer Winter, previously linked to the Religious Zionism party, is exploring an independent run in the upcoming elections. Reports indicate he has begun reaching out to various figures to build his party's list.

MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionism) summarized his term, addressed protests at his party's headquarters, and criticized Supreme Court Judge Alex Stein's decision to halt coalition fund transfers.

We are at the beginning of a volatile election campaign, and there is no reason to believe it will subside. This morning, activists from the left-wing organization "Omdim Beyachad" ("Standing Together") broke into the election headquarters of the Religious Zionism party in Shoham. This incident highlights the blurred lines between protest and illegal intrusion, as well as the lack of consistent...

The chairman of the Together party was hosted on the podcast of social entrepreneur Yasmin Lukatz. "The flagship mission now is to unite the people, who are more torn than ever," said Bennett, who attacked Bezalel Smotrich: "He is the architect of draft evasion." He also reflected on the lessons learned from his time as Prime Minister.

Activists from the "Omdim Beyachad" organization broke into the Religious Zionism party headquarters in Shoham. The incident involved a protest using simulated blood, causing panic among the staff.

On Wednesday, left-wing activists broke into the Religious Zionism party headquarters in Shoham. Protesters from the "Standing Together" organization barricaded the entrance and displayed "blood on the hands" imagery. Party staff were instructed to remain inside the offices for their safety.

The Religious Zionism party reported that left-wing activists violently entered its headquarters. Protesters from the "Standing Together" organization barricaded the entrance while chanting slogans.

As first reported by Channel 14 News, Dayan Rabbi Avraham Zarbib has declined the offer from Religious Zionism party chairman, Minister Bezalel Smotrich, to join the party's Knesset list. About a month after it was revealed that the minister had offered Rabbi Zarbib a reserved second spot, it has become clear that the rabbi chose to reject the offer, despite discussions regarding a potential...

After the primaries created a list identified almost entirely with the settlement movement in Judea and Samaria, the party is intensifying efforts to find a female candidate who will balance the list and help expand support circles to the "light" religious-national public. The move comes as Religious Zionism members realize they must reach out to additional audiences.

In a sharp statement published by the rabbis of "Torat HaAretz HaTova," they attacked the use of arrests and criminal enforcement against Haredi draft evaders: "These actions deepen the rift and lack of trust."

The Democrats party could be the second largest in the change bloc if Bennett and Lapid split after the elections. Its members do not hide their desire to promote the idea of a Palestinian state. But this is exactly what could keep the undecided from the Religious Zionist sector in the embrace of Netanyahu and the Haredim.

Finance Committee meetings adjourned after 11 hours without approving coalition fund transfers for Minister Orit Strock’s ministry or ultra-Orthodox kindergarten teachers; the opposition signals its intent to block further discussions.

In a conversation with 103fm, Minister of Settlements Orit Struck addressed claims regarding the composition of her party, Religious Zionism, and discussed Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington. She also sharply criticized former Central Command chief Avi Mizrahi for his comments on a recent security incident.

Religious Zionism has only recently returned to passing the electoral threshold in polls, after a prolonged period in which the national-religious public did not find a political home. The public is angry at the conduct of its representatives towards the Haredi society - but it is still unclear if alternatives like Chili Tropper, Yoaz Hendel, Gilad Erdan or Yuli Edelstein will manage to erode its...

The elected candidates in the primaries are not the concern, but rather those who were pushed out. Bezalel Smotrich has made the party homogeneous, alienated statist voices, and brought it closer to the ultra-Orthodox than to Religious Zionism.

The results of the primaries in the Religious Zionism party have made it clear to most players on the right that there is a need for another party that can absorb voters who define themselves as national-religious and less national-Haredi; Winter aspires to establish an all-Israeli party.

MK Uri Maklev has sharply criticized the religious-Zionist sector. He stated that the attempt to combine Torah study with military service is causing significant damage to the Torah world.

Following the assembly of a list identified heavily with the settlement movement, it has been learned that the Religious Zionism party chairman is targeting the mayor of Sderot as a figure to expand the voter base. Bezalel Smotrich intends to act in every possible way to bring Davidi into national politics, even at the cost of adjusting the list.

The assessment in Likud is that the Prime Minister will not use all of his reserved seat powers to inject new blood into the party, but will keep some of them as "technical reservations." Netanyahu is expected to force a merger so that another party does not run to his right, and that the "independent list project" of Religious Zionism will end long before election day.

From Gadi Eisenkot to the Likud, the entire political system is trying to speak the "knitted" language ahead of the upcoming elections. Instead of seeing the fragmentation of votes as a weakness, it should be understood that this is a sector that feels a fateful responsibility for the future of the country and is willing to pay the price. Religious Zionism has fulfilled its historical destiny, and...

Approximately 170 center members have chosen the ten candidates for the 26th Knesset list. The primaries were held against the backdrop of internal tensions regarding Haredi conscription.

The Religious Zionism party is holding internal elections for its list today. While Bezalel Smotrich remains leader by prior decision, a deep rift within the party persists over the issue of Haredi conscription.