The Latest Breaking News from Religious Zionism

Israel goes to polls for fifth election since 2019 as Benjamin Netanyahu bids for comeback

The election could turn on the performance of the ultranationalist Religious Zionism bloc, co-led by Itamar Ben-Gvir

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2022

Netanyahu poised for comeback in Israeli election, exit polls show

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared well placed to return to power as exit polls following Tuesday's election showed his right-wing bloc heading for a narrow majority lifted by a strong showing from his far-right allies.

Reuters · Oct 31, 2022

Netanyahu Pushes Comeback Bid in Tight Israeli Election Race

Israelis vote for the fifth time in four years on Tuesday in an election in which former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comeback bid may depend on a far-right party whose leaders call for those deemed disloyal to Israel to be expelled. Voter exasperation at the deadlock may hurt turnout but…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 31, 2022

Palestinians, Israeli Police Clash as Controversial Lawmaker Visits Jerusalem Flashpoint

Israeli police clashed with Palestinians in the flashpoint east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah on Sunday, during a visit by a controversial far-right Jewish lawmaker that inflamed tensions. Police said they arrested eight people during the day for suspected involvement in "public riots and violence," in the area of annexed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2022

Arrests made as Israeli lawmaker visits East Jerusalem flashpoint

Scuffles broke out as Itamar Ben Gvir of the far-right Religious Zionism alliance opened an office in Sheikh Jarrah.

Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 2022