First crisis in the union: Religious Zionism against Feiglin – 'crossed a line'

Religious Zionism is sharply criticizing Moshe Feiglin after he spoke out against disqualifying Sami Abu Shahadeh from running for the Knesset. Party sources claim this crosses a red line and contradicts its stance against allowing terrorist supporters into the Knesset. Itamar Ben-Gvir joined the attack.

Religious Zionism is sharply criticizing Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut party, after he expressed the opinion that Sami Abu Shahadeh's candidacy for the Knesset should not be disqualified. Party sources claim this crosses a red line and completely contradicts its traditional stance against allowing terrorist supporters into the Knesset. The statement has caused considerable resentment among activists and senior figures, especially against the backdrop of the technical union between Religious Zionism and Zehut on a single list while running separate campaigns. Otzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben-Gvir joined the attack, harshly criticizing Feiglin, saying that anyone who does not understand the danger of bringing terrorist supporters into the Knesset is disconnected from security reality and Zionist values. Religious Zionism emphasized that they will maintain the technical union, but on fundamental issues they will not remain silent.