Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett criticized Bezalel Smotrich, calling him the 'true architect' of a draft evasion law and accusing the government of 'plunder and evasion'.

Aryeh Stern, former chief rabbi of Jerusalem known for promoting unity and religious Zionism, has died at the age of 81, prompting tributes from Israeli leaders.

An opinion piece argues that rabbis criticizing Israel's courts are fundamentally challenging the ethos of Religious Zionism, which aims to integrate sacred and worldly aspects in building the State of Israel.

Tzvika Mor, whose son was a hostage in Gaza, has joined Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party, marking a political move for the prominent figure.