Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut Party, spoke to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about the technical bloc formed with Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionist Party, expressing confidence that the merger will drive significant gains in the upcoming election. “I believe this is just the beginning," he said.

Arriving at the Knesset alongside party activists to submit the joint slate, Feiglin stressed that Zehut will retain its complete operational independence.

“The fact that Zehut will function as an independent party, championing the ideas we have promoted for nearly 30 years, is significant," Feiglin said, adding that the party seeks to bring to the national camp a blend of “a solid national identity paired with uncompromising personal freedom."

Feiglin pointed to his party’s long-standing security platform, referencing positions on how Israel should confront its enemies. “We are a party that spoke from day one about conquest, expulsion, and settlement," he noted, arguing that recent events have proven the necessity of an approach focused on decisive victory.

Asked about polls projecting six to eight seats for the alliance, Feiglin anticipated further momentum.

“Once the broader public - far beyond just the Religious Zionist community - realizes that Zehut is in, this will take off," he said, noting that many voters do not yet realize the union is a technical bloc rather than a full merger.

“Zehut received the boost it needed to clear the electoral threshold, and from here, it’s on our shoulders," Feiglin added. “I believe this alliance will reach double digits, and within it, Zehut will command a substantial presence."

Addressing the efforts to unite additional right-wing factions, including bringing Brig. Gen. (res.) Ofer Winter into the fold, Feiglin said: “Over a year ago, I tried to unite all the forces to the right of Likud - Winter, Ben Gvir, and my friend Bezalel Smotrich. Everyone. It succeeded with Smotrich, and you can already see the results."

He attributed the alliance’s momentum to ideological alignment rather than political convenience. “Alliances built purely on political deals - merely pairing familiar figures without substance - end up as less than the sum of their parts. But when the Religious Zionist Party joins Zehut, which brings genuine vision and direction, the impact is remarkable. And this is just the beginning."

Regarding Winter, Feiglin admitted he remains puzzled by his recent moves: “Winter is a mystery to me at this stage. I don’t understand his choices, and it’s a shame. He is a dear Jew with immense merits. I did everything I could to bring him into this alliance."

Feiglin, a former Likud MK, also commented on Likud’s slate and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reserved spots.

“Most of Netanyahu’s reserved spots are excellent - they bring real quality to Likud," he said, while observing that ideological MKs were simultaneously pushed down the list.

Linking the moment to his early work with Likud’s Manhigut Yehudit (Jewish Leadership) faction, Feiglin reflected: “The ideas we set out with 30 years ago - the core vision of Jewish Leadership - are now entering the Knesset independently."

He reiterated that despite sharing a slate, Zehut and the Religious Zionist Party remain distinct entities, calling on supporters to mobilize: “Give us your strength and go vote. It is critical that these principles have maximum representation in the Knesset."

Asked whether the alliance’s growth comes at Likud’s expense, Feiglin answered concisely: “For now, the momentum is moving in the opposite direction."