Smotrich and Feiglin Hold Advanced Talks on Technical Election Bloc

Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism and Moshe Feiglin’s Zehut are holding advanced talks on a technical election bloc after representatives met during the past week. The proposed arrangement would place Feiglin second on the joint slate, with additional positions still under negotiation; reports variously described slots eight and ten or an alternating list. Both party leaders confirmed that unification talks are underway but declined to discuss specific terms. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not directly involved, but was informed and supports the concept in principle as right-wing parties seek to avoid votes falling below the 3.25% electoral threshold.