Religious Zionist Party releases list of Knesset election
The Religious Zionist Party in Israel has finalized its candidate list for the upcoming Knesset elections, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The party emphasizes its commitment to Jewish identity, national security, and judicial reform.
Why it matters
The composition of this list provides insight into the political direction of Israel's far-right coalition and its legislative priorities.
The Religious Zionist Party finalized its Knesset slate on Sunday after party committee members voted throughout the day to determine who will make up the party's list ahead of the upcoming elections.The far-right party is led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who will remain in the first spot on the list and will also have the ability to select candidates for two of the party's top 10 slots.While Smotrich has two reserved slots the top ten seats - one of which will go to Tzvika Mor, father of slain hostage Eitan Mor - the party elected MKs Orit Strock and Simcha Rothman to the number second and third slots, with MKs Tzvi Sukkot and Ohad Tal closely behind at fourth and fifth.
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