Religious Zionism

Yoaz Hendel’s Reservists is forming an alliance with Chili Tropper ahead of an election, joined by bereaved family members Shira Shapiro and Elyasaf Peretz. Religious Zionism will hold a primary on July 26 amid reported declines in support.

An anti-Israel group, Hind Rajab Foundations, filed a complaint in the Netherlands against Israeli MKs Ram Ben Barak and Moshe Solomon for 'incitement to genocide' over their advocacy for relocating Gazans and resettling the Strip.

Israeli extremists, influenced by Religious Zionism and the Hardal movement, are increasing attacks on Palestinian Christians, including holy sites, through vandalism, violence, and desecration. Incidents include a soldier decapitating a Christ statue in Lebanon and assaults on clergy in Jerusalem, with over 130 attacks reported in 2025 alone.

A poll shows 60% of Otzma Yehudit voters and 40% of Religious Zionism voters oppose a government coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties, while Likud is the only Zionist party with a majority of supporters in favor of such a coalition.

Zvika Mor, father of former hostage Eitan Mor, is joining Smotrich’s Religious Zionism party. He previously opposed hostage deals with Hamas and supported the state comptroller's investigation into October 7 over a state commission of inquiry.