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Advanced Talks Underway to Unite Smotrich's Religious Zionism and Feiglin's Zehut Parties

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Advanced Talks Underway to Unite Smotrich's Religious Zionism and Feiglin's Zehut Parties
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First reported by N12 · 44 minutes ago

What happened

Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party and Moshe Feiglin's Zehut party are in advanced talks to unite, with Feiglin seeking a prominent spot on the joint list.

  • 01Advanced talks are ongoing to merge Religious Zionism and Zehut parties.
  • 02Bezalel Smotrich leads Religious Zionism; Moshe Feiglin leads Zehut.
  • 03Feiglin demands a prominent position on the joint electoral list.
  • 04The negotiations are reportedly in advanced stages.
  • 05The potential union aims to consolidate right-wing factions ahead of elections.

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Bezalel Smotrich
OrganizationsReligious Zionism, Zehut

Full coverage · 6 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · Hebrew22 minutes ago
Advanced Talks Underway to Unite Smotrich's Religious Zionism and Feiglin's Zehut Parties
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew38 minutes ago
Smotrich and Feiglin Negotiate Joint Technical Bloc Ahead of Israeli Elections
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew40 minutes ago
Smotrich and Feiglin Advance Talks for Joint Run in Upcoming Israeli Elections
SrugimRight · Hebrew44 minutes ago
Smotrich and Feiglin Negotiate Joint Technical Bloc for Upcoming Elections
N12Center · Hebrew44 minutes ago
Smotrich and Feiglin Advance Talks for Technical Bloc Alliance Ahead of Elections
MakoCenter · Hebrew44 minutes ago
Smotrich and Feiglin Advance Talks for Technical Bloc Alliance Ahead of Elections

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