<p>Haredi and religious Zionist lawmakers in the Netanyahu bloc are considering forming a united front to enhance their leverage over the Likud in coalition talks,&nbsp;<em>Israel National News</em>&nbsp;has learned.</p> <p>Combined, the United Torah Judaism, Shas, Religious Zionist Party, Otzma Yehudit, and Noam factions hold a total of 32 seats, the same number as the Likud.</p> <p>An official from one of the two haredi parties spoke with&nbsp;<em>Israel National News</em>&nbsp;Monday, claiming that the formation of a united front, or a bloc within a bloc on the Right, is being considered out of necessity, after coalition talks reached an impasse.</p> <p>The official blamed the Likud’s negotiators for the lack of progress in coalition talks.</p> <p>“The Likud’s negotiating team has been patronizing and condescending towards the religious and haredi factions,” the official said.</p> <p>“They still haven’t realized what has happened and that we need a right-wing government with a strong affinity for religious and tradition, and all that implies.”</p>