Religious Zionists

The Religious Zionist Party leadership: Neither religious, nor Zionist

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.

Tearful Smotrich highlights sacrifices of religious Zionist community in IDF

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.

'A duty of the highest order': Top religious Zionist rabbis tell gov't to push for hostage deal

A group of some of the leading rabbis in religious Zionism wrote a letter urging the government to free the hostages by any means necessary, including a "reasonable" hostage deal.

08/10/2024

'He just hates women': Smotrich-backed chief rabbi nom. faces controversy over child support policy

Smotrich’s support for Halevi is in contrast to the committee he himself established with rabbis from the religious Zionist community.

By BINI ASHKENAZI
27/09/2024

Editor's Notes: Civility in flames - How public figures are tearing Israel apart

The rules of the game may encourage politicians and journalists to become more extreme, and a real, significant change might still be far off, but Dibur is in it for the long haul.

12/09/2024

Religious Zionist MK calls settler violence 'a drop in the ocean' compared to Arab terrorism

Zvi Sukkot, who participated in the Sde Teiman riots, called settler violence a marginal phenomenon compared to Palestinian terrorism in the West Bank.

By WALLA!
21/08/2024

'Frayed': Looking at what is dividing the National Religious community

This book is a very detailed look at very specific topics – a specific one of the four tribes of Israel, and specific disputes that have created a potential schism.

By LARRY M. GOLDSTEIN
11/08/2024

MKs, rioters break in at Sde Teiman, Motta Gur bases in protest of detention of IDF reservists

MK Zvi Sukkot, who was originally barred from entering, was able to enter through a narrow opening in the fence. 

Religious Zionist rabbis oppose terms for hostage deal: 'The cost endangers Israeli citizens'

Senior Religious Zionist rabbis: Though it is a commandment to save hostages, it should not be at the cost of risking Israel.

Majority of American Christians believe Israel's right to biblical borders, survey finds

Overall, the survey, conducted by SurveyUSA revealed a strong alignment of religious beliefs with support for Israel among American Christians, particularly among evangelicals.

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