Netanyahu's big reelection concern isn't his political rivals. It's some of his biggest supporters

The Israeli election season is heating up. Netanyahu's political strategy has long relied on the support of far-right parties. This time, however, his allies are causing him headaches. The latest development is the alliance between Bezalel Smotrich and Moshe Feiglin.

Smotrich, a prominent far-right figure, has joined forces with Feiglin, a former lawmaker known for his extremist views. This alliance is part of a broader effort by Netanyahu to consolidate the far-right vote. However, the move has raised concerns within Netanyahu's own camp, as Smotrich and Feiglin's extremist views could alienate moderate voters. The Financial Times notes that Netanyahu is pushing to unite the far-right vote, but the alliance with Smotrich and Feiglin could backfire.

The Times of Israel suggests that Netanyahu's reliance on one-hit wonder parties may have run its course. The Jerusalem Post confirms the joint ticket between Smotrich and Feiglin. AP News focuses on the internal challenges Netanyahu faces from his own supporters. The next steps will involve monitoring how this alliance affects voter sentiment and whether it leads to further shifts within Netanyahu's coalition.