'We want them to feel at home': RZP has done 'a great deal' for olim, Smotrich tells 'Post'

Finance Minister and Religious Zionist Party leader Bezalel Smotrich is urging new immigrants, or "olim," to support his party in the upcoming Israeli election. He told The Jerusalem Post that the Religious Zionist Party has been instrumental in creating measures to help olim settle in Israel, citing the Aliyah Minister's position within the party and initiatives like tax exemptions, recognition of foreign diplomas, and rental assistance.

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Remember, the Aliyah Minister was from our party. We introduced tax exemptions for new immigrants, recognition of foreign diplomas, rental assistance, and greatly expanded the work of the Aliyah Ministry. We want our brothers and sisters to come here and feel that this is their home.

Smotrich also stressed his party's dedication to Israel's security, vowing to prevent the division of land and the establishment of a terrorist state. He highlighted the party's support for judicial reform, aiming to balance the powers of the Knesset, government, and judiciary. As finance minister, Smotrich asserted that his party successfully navigated the economy through a prolonged and costly war, resulting in a strong shekel, a growing stock market, and a record-performing high-tech sector.

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committed to Israel's security

"We want our brothers and sisters to come here and feel that this is their home," Smotrich stated, underscoring the party's commitment to making immigrants feel welcome. He concluded by expressing his belief that the party deserves public trust for its service to all Israelis.

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put an end to the disastrous idea of dividing the land, handing over territory, and establishing a terrorist state in the heart of the Land of Israel.