Smotrich's Close Advisor, and No New Women: These Are the Religious Zionism Candidates
10 candidates, 170 voters: Smotrich's party published the names of the candidates in the internal elections for its list - 5 of them are current Knesset members, one additional is his close advisor. Only two…
Assessment
The Religious Zionism party has published its internal primary slate, revealing a list of ten candidates that heavily favors incumbents and close advisors to party leader Bezalel Smotrich. With only two women running and no new female candidates, the composition signals continuity over renewal. The inclusion of Smotrich's close adviser and the reserved slot for Zvika Mor suggest the party is prioritizing loyalty and ideological cohesion over broadening its appeal.