Share to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribe10:32 PM • July 26 2026 IDTThe far-right Religious Zionism party, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, announced Sunday evening the results of its primary elections, with controversial figures Settlement and National Missions Minister Orit Strock and judicial coup architect Simcha Rothman securing the top spots after Smotrich on the party's slate.In the NewsMinister Who Urged Risking Hostages to Win War Tops Religious Zionism PrimaryFor Israel, the U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Is a Major Strategic FailureDefense Minister Katz Visits Jailed Settler Suspected in Violent West Bank RaidNetanyahu: IDF Ready to Expand Operations Against 'Terror Nests' in West BankSyrian President: Syria Seeking Security Deal With Israel to Pave Way for PeaceRemembering and rebuilding two years laterICYMIThe Original Ozempic Society of Ancient RomeIsrael's Far Right Is Repeating the Sin That Brought Down the TempleAn Israeli Election Surprise Called the DemocratsEd Miliband, the U.K.'s New Foreign Secretary – and His History With IsraelBiden Officials Now Regret What They Let Israel Do in Gaza. Does It Matter?Two Israelis, Four Palestinians Killed in Clash After Settlers Enter Town