Religious Zionist Party

'Dangerous incitement': Bar Association demands Smotrich remove AI video featuring justices, A-G

The Bar Association claimed that the AI-generated video, which depicts Israeli justices being dragged away from a protest, was an "attempt to intimidate" the Judicial system.

Finance Minister and head of the Religious Zionist Party Bezalel Smotrich attends RZP's primaries event ahead of the upcoming elections, in Jerusalem, July 26, 2026.
Screengrab from the Religious Zionist Party's recent campaign video showing the arrest of Israeli judicial officials, September 15, 2026.

WATCH: RZP releases AI video showing arrests of judicial officials as part of election campaign

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party, holds a press conference with the party’s new member Yoram Cohen in Tel Aviv, May 5, 2026.

Netanyahu's Likud, Eisenkot’s Yashar trade leads as 2026 election picture stays unclear - poll

Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett.

Israeli polls split on 2026 Knesset election possibilities, as Yashar, Likud vie for primacy - poll


Lapid to bring Trump's Gaza peace plan to Knesset vote in bid to 'embarrass' Netanyahu

In a statement, Lapid noted that "we support President Trump and strengthen his hand in the efforts to implement the stages of the plan."

Opposition leader and Yesh Atid head MK Yair Lapid speaks before a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025

MK Sukkot submits bill demanding Israel have governance of Cave of the Patriarchs, not Waqf

The bill cites Abraham's biblical purchase of the land as proof of Jewish ownership, and suggests that local municipalities be granted authority over the site. 

MK Zvi Sukkot (RZP) visiting the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

Coalition drops to 48 seats in Knesset as Bennett-Eisenkot bloc gains majority - poll

Likud has lost two seats, dropping the party to 24, while former prime minister Naftali Bennett's party gained two, also reaching 24 to tie.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 20, 2025

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.