Tag: National Religious Party
National Religious Movement Wins 13 Seats – Highest in Its History
In 2018, Bennett explained to reporters at a press conference in Tel Aviv—not Jerusalem—that Netanyahu’s contempt for religious Zionism had reached an intolerable peak.
MK Smotrich Touches Third Rail of Israeli Politics: Amending Law of Return
If anyone in Israeli politics can shoot himself in the foot inside his own tent, it is the heirs of the NRP on the right.
Trapped in Wedge Issues, Rafi Peretz and Bezalel Smotrich Are Killing Religious Zionism
Let Smotrich and Peretz ask Itamar Ben-Gvir and Michael Ben-Ari how it feels to drop from a faction of four MKs in 2009, to 70,000 votes in the last elections, because they were so smart and pure of heart and free-speechy.
A Calculated Liberman Broadens Anti-Haredi Attacks to Include Religious Zionists
There's an anti-Semitic panic there, deep inside the man, born in a land with much more snow over much longer parts of the year.
First Cracks Showing Between Smotrich, Peretz at Top of Rightwing Union Faction
Smotrich remains forceful and ambitious regarding his expectations of the Likud government, and is planning to demand a lot more than just the Justice and Education portfolios.
Habayit Hayehudi Picks former IDF Chief Rabbi as New Leader
During his military service, Rabbi Peretz criticized the expulsion of thousands of Jewish homesteaders from the Gaza Strip.
Report: Netanyahu Fears Losing Religious Zionist Voters
On the question of who should lead the New Right party, 57% said they wanted Ayelet Shaked, compared with 43% who chose Naftali Bennett.
Bennett’s, Shaked’s ‘New Right’ Party to Challenge Netanyahu
According to Bennett, Netanyahu's contempt for religious Zionism has reached an intolerable peak.
Zomet Institute Head Leaves Habayit Hayehudi over Bennett’s Outed Spokeswoman
Apparently there is a conference planned for Habayit Hayehudi in September, where Rosen wanted to lead the forum on technology and halakha – but was refused because of his jittery track record of slamming doors behind his back every few months.
Habayit Hayehudi Chairman Election Thursday – Bennett Expected to Sweep
The presumably lackluster pro-Bennett voters could be outnumbered by pro-Branski voters; the first group may not bother to show at the polls, the other will be charged up.
Bennett Leadership Challenged in April Primaries
Baranski made headlines last November, when he objected to the inclusion of women in IDF armored combat units.
Bennett: ‘You Can’t Be in Favor of Eretz Israel in Hebrew while Establishing the...
Ahead of coalition reshuffle, Bennett revving up attacks on Netanyahu, Liberman urging calm.
Musical Chairs: What This New Rightwing Coalition May Look Like
LIberman's entry into the coalition may bring about even more changes than expected...
Foreign Minister Hotovely: Tell the World ‘God Gave Israel to the Jews’
Israel finally has a Foreign Minister who is not ashamed to say the word "God."
New Chief Rabbi Appointment Pitting Bennett Against Lapid
Yesh Atid opposes both the Jewish Home candidate and the tricky legislation his appointment would require.
Respect for Rabbis in the Political Sphere
This is Torah. This is its rightful place in all our lives, both private and public.
Who is the Real Naftali Bennett?
Now, the NRP is getting nervous. They should have looked more carefully before signing the Ketuba, marriage contract with Bennett.
The Future Coalition and the Israeli Right
Like Liberman before, Lapid will likely be Netanyahu's major partner as under almost any coalition figuration Yesh Atid can bring down the coalition.
The Foreign Media’s ‘Rightward Shift’ Never Happened
The Guardian and other foreign media invested heavily in promoting their desired political narrative of a Jewish state lurching dangerously towards the right.
My Vote Won’t Help Sell Out the Land of Israel
By sitting in a Netanyahu-led government the Jewish Home would be an accomplice to the theft of the Land of Israel.
Bennet’s Staff: ‘Netanyahu’s People Negotiated the Pact between Orlev and Hershkowitz’
Now, suddenly, there’s been a reconciliation at the helm of the National Religious Party.