New Haredi Party Seeks Alliance with Ofer Winter or Moshe Feiglin Ahead of Elections

The newly launched Haredi public party, led by Moti Leitner and unveiled today in Beit Shemesh, is negotiating a potential alliance with either Ofer Winter's right-wing party or Moshe Feiglin's faction. The party advocates for integrating Haredim who do not study Torah into the IDF, academia, and the workforce, adopting a right-wing ideological stance closely aligned with Feiglin's views. Despite this ideological affinity, talks are also underway with Winter's right-wing party to form a broader coalition.

In response to the reports, the Haredi public party stated it is exploring all options and engaging with various right-wing parties. Similarly, Zehut party representatives confirmed ongoing discussions with multiple factions within the national-religious camp to build the widest possible political alliance. Earlier this month, it was reported that Ronen Manlis and Ronen Aviani, associates of Gadi Eizenkot, chairman of the Yashar! party, were involved in establishing the Haredi public party and shaping its strategy. However, Aviani denied any involvement in the party's formation, management, or fundraising, calling the claims inaccurate.

Additionally, Inbar Giti, a candidate on Eizenkot's list, is reportedly in contact with members and donors of the Haredi public party. Both Aviani and the Haredi public party have refuted suggestions that the party might fail to pass the electoral threshold in the upcoming elections. The emergence of Ofer Winter's new party is seen as a significant development that could either strengthen the right-wing bloc or risk fragmenting it ahead of the vote.