Bezalel Smotrich, head of the Religious Zionism party, and Moshe Feiglin, leader of the Zehut party, have officially announced a joint run for the upcoming Israeli elections. The alliance is framed by the two leaders as a necessary step to consolidate right-wing support and protect the policy gains made under the current government. By merging their efforts, the two figures aim to create a unified bloc that can appeal to a broader segment of the nationalist-religious electorate.

In response to the announcement, retired general and political newcomer Ofer Winter commented on the move, suggesting that the public is seeking a fresh approach to governance. While Smotrich and Feiglin are actively courting other right-wing parties to expand their alliance, it remains unclear which, if any, additional factions will agree to join the ticket. The move signals an early attempt to avoid the fragmentation of right-wing votes that has historically impacted the ability of such parties to secure a decisive mandate. The alliance is presented as a defensive measure to ensure that the ideological priorities of the current administration are not jeopardized by a potential shift in the political landscape.