The Religious Zionist Party is a right-wing nationalist party in the Knesset. Its leader is Bezalel Smotrich, who currently serves as finance minister.
The party is known for its adherence to religious Zionist ideology and is staunchly opposed to territorial concessions to the Palestinians. Likewise, it also is a strong supporter of the settler movement. It has also been noted for its advocacy of Jewish religious interests, such as its opposition of same-sex marriage.
The Religious Zionist Party was able to achieve seven seats in the last election, making it into Knesset on a shared ticket with fellow far-right parties Otzma Yehudit and Noam.
The poll also revealed that a near majority of the public supports a ground operation against Hezbollah in the North.
Minister Orit Strock claimed that the deal would lead to abandoning the goals of the war and leaving hostages behind.
A News 13 poll indicates National Unity Party led by Benny Gantz wins 30 seats if elections held today. Likud strengthens slightly; Yesh Atid receives 15 seats.
Audience members at Yisrael Hayom conference shout at Finance Minister about how can he "sleep at night" with 133 hostages still being held in Gaza.
When asked who would be in charge of Gaza after the war, Zvi Sukkot said, "I can tell you who would not be, not the PA, not Hamas, and not any other party that will commit terrorism."
The reason Likud MKs gave for opposing the bill: not wanting to raise issues now that would split the country.
It’s a vision starkly at odds with Israel’s mainstream, even as the country’s political center has shifted discernibly to the Right in recent years.
Israeli politicians slam US sanctions on West Bank farms and individuals, decrying foreign intervention.
For many, including those within the religious community themselves, the timing and backdrop for such an event could not have been more wrong.
For religious Jerusalemites who generally define themselves as National Religious, there are three representative lists running for city council in the elections set for the end of this month
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