The aim of the talks is to ensure the slate clears the electoral threshold, against the backdrop of Ofer Winter’s entry into the race, which has weakened Religious Zionism and left it below the threshold in most polls.

Netanyahu is not currently privy to the details of the negotiations, but he has heard about them and supports the idea in principle.

Smotrich and Feiglin declined to comment on the specifics, but confirmed that negotiations over possible alliances are taking place.The aim of the talks is to ensure the slate clears the electoral threshold, against the backdrop of Ofer Winter’s entry into the race, which has weakened Religious Zionism and left it below the threshold in most polls.

Netanyahu is not currently privy to the details of the negotiations, but he has heard about them and supports the idea in principle.

Smotrich and Feiglin declined to comment on the specifics, but confirmed that negotiations over possible alliances are taking place.