Bezalel Smotrich
Winter’s rabbi backs People of Israel despite Netanyahu's pressure to withdraw from election
“I believe that only if Ofer Winter passes the electoral threshold will Bibi [Netanyahu] have a full right-wing government,” he added. “That is what I hope will happen.”
Jewish billionaire Bill Ackman calls for Ben-Gvir, Smotrich to be excluded from next government
Unwanted endorsement: Political ad causes uproar at Jerusalem's Lev Academic Center
Beyond the polls: What are Israelis really thinking as they head to the ballot box?
Editor's Notes: The argument splitting religious-Zionist households before Israel’s election
Israel elects 120 members of Knesset by proportional representation; nobody has ever won a majority, 61 is the only number that counts.
Bennett losing ground as Eisenkot, Netanyahu neck-and-neck for upcoming elections - poll
According to the poll, if elections were held today, Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot would each lead with 23 seats, an increase of two seats for each compared with the previous poll.
Smotrich says he considered resigning after October 7, but could not find anything he did wrong
"I thought about it," Smotrich replied, clarifying that this was not immediately after the massacre, but about two months later.
October 7 biggest issue for undecided voters as Yashar! stays ahead of Likud at 23 seats - poll
The opposition parties reached 70 seats, compared to the current coalition parties who received 50 of the 120 Knesset seats, the N12 poll found.
Ben-Gvir rules out running with Smotrich for elections, says parties are 'fundamentally different'
The Otzma Yehudit leader said the parties appeal to different voters, warned against a unity government, and defended his policies on Gaza and security prisons.
'We want them to feel at home': RZP has done 'a great deal' for olim, Smotrich tells 'Post'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich tells The Jerusalem Post why new immigrants should support the Religious Zionist Party in the upcoming election.
Smotrich’s RZP releases primary results, MKs Strock, Rothman secure top slots
Smotrich told The Jerusalem Post at the list launch event that the RZP had done a lot for olim to bring them to Israel.
Smotrich advances new Samaria settlement after attack near Derech Avraham Farm
Smotrich directed officials to speed up planning for the Shalem settlement and pursue demolition proceedings against alleged illegal Palestinian construction after a stabbing attack in Samaria.
After third attack in 24 hours, leaders call on IDF to respond to West Bank terror with 'iron fist'
"The incident is still ongoing. There are still people in danger. Terror will not break us," Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan said. "The response must be offensive."
Netanyahu's Likud falls to lowest position since June 2025 as Eisenkot reaches new heights - poll
A new Maariv poll shows Likud at its weakest level since June 2025, while Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar reaches a record 23 seats and Bennett maintains his lead over Netanyahu in the prime ministerial race.
