Religious Zionist and Identity Parties Unite for Knesset Election

The Religious Zionism party and the Identity party announced Tuesday they will run together on a joint list for the upcoming 26th Knesset elections. The leaders of both parties, Bezalel Smotrich of Religious Zionism and Moshe Feiglin of Identity, both hailing from the national-religious camp, have agreed on the placement of candidates within the 13-seat list.

Smotrich and Feiglin will occupy the first two spots on the list. They will be followed by five members from Religious Zionism: Orit Struk, Simcha Rothman, Zvi Mork, Zvi Sukkot, and Ohad Tal. Isaac Zaga from Identity will be in eighth place, followed by Omer Rachamim from Smotrich's party. Feiglin's party members Omer Patsiniash Ladman and Arkadi Motar will take the tenth and eleventh positions, with Michal Waldinger from Religious Zionism at twelfth. Roy Kirshberg from Identity will fill the final spot.

Smotrich stated that the upcoming elections are critical for the future of the national camp and Israel, emphasizing issues such as security, settlement, the justice system, preventing a Palestinian state, and implementing necessary changes. He stressed the importance of uniting forces and expanding the camp to prevent right-wing votes from being lost. Smotrich welcomed Feiglin's decision to join them, acknowledging their differences but highlighting their shared goal of a national camp victory. He extended an invitation to all parties and forces identifying with the right to join their effort, asserting that agreement on all issues is not necessary to take joint responsibility.

Feiglin expressed that the Identity party was founded on the understanding that Israel needs a new spirit, hope, faith, and a vision of freedom and victory. He affirmed their commitment to their supporters to ensure their votes are not wasted and their values are strongly represented. Feiglin described the joint run as a move to maximize the strength of the national and faith-based camp, calling on the public to rally, support, and vote for the joint list to protect the land, national security, and human freedom, ultimately leading to a decisive victory for the people of Israel.