Religion and Politics in Israel (3)

The author had analyzed the political, social climate in Israel and the main players of today in both politics and society in Israel in the two previous sections. In the third section, the author concentrates on religious groups and parties in Israel, and dwelles upon their influence on the political process and decision-making in the country. Mazi while stressing on the reality that Zionism is not solely politicalsecular approach , further analyzes the presence of religion from two perspectives. (1) First are the religious groups that in the framework of parties and institutions are active, and either support or not support political Zionism.(2) Second are non- party groups, but have their own political influence on supporting or criticizing Zionism. Categorization used by the author, and the parties and groups described, show how well-versed the author is regarding the subject under consideration. But above all it shows the political clout that religion has of course as a guided one in Israel.