Right-Wing Alliances Could Prevent Vote Splitting Ahead of Israeli Elections

Following the Likud primaries, the party appears to be targeting traditional and moderate right-wing voters, positioning itself as a right-center party. This shift is reflected in the party list, where mainstream figures have risen to the top, while more hardline right-wing members have been pushed down or excluded entirely. New faces such as Almog Cohen and Erez Tadmor are joining alongside established party veterans. Likud's campaign is expected to focus on forming a broad unity government led by Netanyahu, which leaves more space on the far-right flank but raises concerns about vote splitting that could cost crucial mandates.

To address this risk, key right-wing figures like Ofer Winter, Moshe Feiglin, and Avi Maoz's Noam party could play pivotal roles by consolidating votes. The article suggests that Winter and Noam should join the Religious Zionist Party, as Winter brings a charismatic, fresh military background aligned with the party's values, and Noam represents a significant segment of the national-religious community. This alliance would strengthen the Religious Zionist list and ensure broader representation.

Meanwhile, Moshe Feiglin is recommended to align with Otzma Yehudit, led by Itamar Ben-Gvir, whose voter base overlaps with Feiglin’s and represents the far-right spectrum. Ben-Gvir is seen as the stronger partner likely to pass the electoral threshold easily, but a strategic alliance could maximize right-wing votes and prevent losses.

The article warns that failure to unite these factions risks losing key right-wing seats, potentially enabling a left-wing government supported by Arab parties, which could have long-term negative consequences for Israel. The author, an educator and social entrepreneur, calls for urgent action to forge these alliances to secure a right-wing victory in the upcoming elections.