Feiglin Explains Religious Zionist-Identity Party Merger as Broad Appeal

Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Identity party, described the recent political union with Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party as a significant development offering a "real message" to the Israeli public. Speaking on "Israel Hayom," Feiglin presented the merger not merely as a technical alignment of lists but as a broader initiative aimed at attracting diverse segments of society.

Feiglin elaborated that the union is intended to combine Identity's political and ideological foundation with what he termed the "generation of victory." This generation, he stated, has emerged powerfully since the October 7th events. He characterized the merger as presenting "the new silver platter of Israeli society," connecting young religious Zionists with wider segments of the Israeli populace.

The Identity party seeks to unite this generation "with all of Israel, with a great message that breaks down barriers," Feiglin explained. He emphasized that the message of the union is directed towards religious individuals, secular citizens, and particularly young people who are seeking a new path and leadership, rejecting a return to the "same old thing."

Addressing young supporters of Identity who may have feared a return to old political ways, Feiglin assured them, "You didn't want the old? You got both," signifying the integration of the Religious Zionism party's existing structure with the new ideas and message brought by Identity.