Netanyahu Praises Smotrich-Feiglin Union, Calls for Right-Wing Unity

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the political alliance between Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party and Avi Maoz's Noam party, stating that they "demonstrated responsibility." He urged the entire right-wing bloc to unite, describing it as a "wall of iron, a wall of steel" against a "sick and distorted left" that he claims is destroying Israel from within. Netanyahu emphasized the need to prevent any advantages for Arabs and the left.

The article also includes various reader comments expressing diverse opinions on the political landscape. One commenter criticizes the union as a "band-aid" and deems both politicians unworthy of Knesset seats, hoping they fail to pass the electoral threshold. Another commenter views the alliance as a sign of Feiglin joining a "corrupt body" and predicts he will be a "soldier" following orders, similar to how Bezalel Smotrich allegedly acted as Finance Minister. Conversely, some comments express optimism for the right-wing's electoral success.

Separately, the article notes that Yaron Zelekha is the only individual still without a contract in the economic sphere, expressing hope he does not align with a party perceived to be cooperating with monopolies. The article does not provide further details on this economic aspect or the specific context of the political union beyond Netanyahu's statement and the reader reactions.