Religious Zionist Party
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.
Smotrich to return to Knesset, while remaining finance minister
The move’s purpose is to push Otzma Yehudit MK Yizhak Kroyzer out of the Knesset.
Smotrich passed the state budget, and all it cost was his party - poll
Constitution Committee begins voting on judicial selection committee bill
'If phase two happens, we will leave the government,' Religious Zionism leader says
Large Israeli majority supports completing hostage deal, 20% prefer returning to war - poll
The survey, conducted late last week and early this week, was released ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC.
Smotrich pulls resignation letter as coalition negotiations deal to obviate his return to Knesset
However, if the minister resigns his position in government, he returns to the Knesset, and pushes out the last MK on the list.
Smotrich: Hostage deal was ‘unavoidable’, exit would have led to election
“I have a national responsibility for victory and security, and I am ready to pay the price," the Finance Minister wrote.
Government approves the hostage deal after seven hours of deliberation
Ministers from the Religious Zionists Party and Otzma Yehudit, as well as Likud Ministers David Amsalem and Amichai Chikli, voted against the deal.
Israel's Religious Zionists open to another hostage deal, Orit Strock says
The ceasefire in Lebanon and Hezbollah's distancing itself from Hamas leaves the terror group more isolated, Strock affirmed.
Former PM Naftali Bennett quashes rumors of party with Eyal Waldman as No.2
Waldman denied the two were connected saying the picture was from a charity event in Monaco for Jewish organizations in Europe.
Haredi day care bill loses majority after three RZP MKs withdraw support
The coalition has 68 members. United Right chairman MK Gideon Sa'ar announced on Sunday that his four MKs would oppose the bill, and Likud MK Dan Illouz also said he would vote no.
Govt. votes to advance controversial haredi daycare bill
The religious Zionist Party conditioned its support on prioritizing IDF reservists.
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.
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.
Aliya minister Ofir Sofer calls for unity government
Sofer's call came after National Unity MK Matan Kahana, said in a radio interview that he would be willing to join a unity government even without setting a date for an election.
