Otzma Yehudit

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf faced a hostile verbal attack in a Tel-Aviv medical center while carrying his newborn baby, sparking widespread public debate and criticism.

Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef issued a harsh warning against voting for parties supporting Temple Mount ascents, targeting Itamar Ben Gvir and Otzma Yehudit.

Likud strongly criticized National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for claiming the PM's office assured the EU that Otzma Yehudit would be excluded from the next government.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir faces fierce protests in Lehavim from Dr. Maayan Sherman, mother of fallen hostage Ron Sherman, ahead of a planned party event.

MK Yitzhak Kreuzer from Otzma Yehudit faces police questioning over an alleged altercation with officers, drawing sharp criticism from National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir who alleges political bias ahead of the elections.

The IDF sharply criticized Rabbi Dov Lior's religious ruling permitting West Bank olive harvesting on Palestinian land, warning it encourages violence and theft.

Religious Zionism accuses Minister Amichai Eliyahu of orchestrating a smear campaign via false SMS messages against Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Yair Netanyahu warned right-wing voters that supporting satellite parties instead of Likud risks a left-wing government led by Gadi Eisenkot, urging strict loyalty to Likud.

Right-wing activists led by Mordechai David stormed a left-wing event at the Left Bank Club in Tel Aviv, clashing with participants. Police were called to the scene.

MK Yitzhak Kreuzer was summoned for questioning over an alleged altercation with police in Mitzpe Yeriho, dismissing the probe as a political witch hunt ahead of elections.

MK Tali Gotliv outlined her plans as prospective minister of justice, threatening disciplinary action against officials and the suspension of the attorney general, following Itamar Ben Gvir's coalition demands.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir ruled out a surplus vote agreement with Ofer Winter, comparing him to Naftali Bennett and leaving Otzma Yehudit without a surplus partner.

With two weeks until the Knesset elections, Likud is targeting Otzma Yehudit, Ofer Winter, and Yoaz Hendel's faction while boosting turnout to secure the right-wing bloc.

The "Noam LeYisrael" party is bolstering its campaign with veteran strategists and thousands of activists as it pushes to cross the electoral threshold in the upcoming Knesset elections.

Central Election Committee Chairman Justice Noam Solberg ordered National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to remove a prison visit video following a petition over election propaganda.

Otzma Yehudit launched a new campaign claiming October 7 would not have happened if Itamar Ben Gvir were Defense Minister, sparking sharp public debate.

A political storm erupted at a Herzliya high school after Otzma Yehudit distributed badges depicting a noose to students, drawing sharp condemnation from the mayor.

The High Court of Justice rejected a petition by "The Democrats" to disqualify "Otzma Yehudit" and Itamar Ben Gvir from the 2026 Knesset elections, citing procedural flaws and significant delays.

An investigation by Fake Reporter reveals that Itamar Ben Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party is using over 100 AI bots to manipulate social media discourse and attack political rivals ahead of the elections.

Otzma Yehudit is set to submit new evidence against former MK Sami Abu Shehadeh, claiming a video shows him supporting armed struggle and opposing a hostage deal that undermines Hamas.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir proposed giving firearms to all IDF veterans during a podcast appearance, defending his distribution of gun-shaped keychains amid legal challenges.

Itamar Ben Gvir announced that «Otzma Yehudit» will demand the defense portfolio for himself and the justice portfolio for Tali Gotliv in the next government, presenting a broad security and judicial reform platform.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara faces a strict deadline today to submit her stance on petitions to disqualify Ra'am from the 26th Knesset elections.

"Otzma Yehudit" has declared that a full judicial reform will be a strict condition for joining the next government, following a High Court ruling regarding a memorial event.

Otzma Yehudit denied reports that Benjamin Netanyahu assured Itamar Ben Gvir of coalition inclusion, calling the claims absolute fake news.

Likud and Otzma Yehudit petitioned the Central Elections Committee to disqualify Ra'am and the Joint List from the upcoming Knesset elections, citing alleged terror support.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly signaled to Western diplomats that he will exclude the far-right from his next government, aiming for a broad coalition to advance regional initiatives.

Otzma Yehudit and Itamar Ben Gvir secure the rights to Eyal Golan's hit song "Mi SheMaamin" as a campaign anthem for the upcoming 2026 Knesset elections.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir reportedly plans to step down from his post in the next government, though his party intends to keep the influential portfolio.

Otzma Yehudit has launched an election campaign billboard in Uman, Ukraine, targeting ultra-Orthodox voters ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections amidst an ongoing war.

Otzma Yehudit and Minister Itamar Ben Gvir filed a petition to disqualify Ra'am and Mansour Abbas from the 26th Knesset elections, citing new terror ties.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir defended his political appointments, launching a scathing attack on Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara amid a brewing crisis with Police Commissioner Danny Levy over senior police appointments during the election period.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir praised his party's diverse electoral list, announced plans to appoint MK Tally Gotliv to the Security Cabinet, and sharply criticized Likud and Yariv Levin over failed judicial reforms.

Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben Gvir has registered a shelf party to secure an extra 1.6 million NIS in annual public funding, while the BeYachad alliance has filed a technical split agreement.

Itamar Ben Gvir has finalized key spots on the Otzma Yehudit Knesset list, placing chief of staff Chanamel Dorfman 7th and activist Tzachi Eliahu 8th, while Likud Minister May Golan declined to join.

Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben Gvir places Haredi activist Yossi Goldberger ninth on the party list for the 26th Knesset elections to attract ultra-Orthodox voters.

Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben Gvir decided not to reserve a spot for Minister May Golan on his party list. Golan declined his offer, choosing to take a political timeout while remaining loyal to Likud.

Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben Gvir will not reserve a spot for Minister May Golan on his list, as Golan claims she rejected his offer and announced a temporary hiatus from politics.

MK Tzvika Foghel announced he will not run for the 26th Knesset with Otzma Yehudit. The former National Security Committee chairman withdrew after being pushed down the electoral list by party leader Itamar Ben Gvir.

The Likud minister reached 23rd place in the primaries, but due to reserved slots, she was pushed to an unrealistic position. Itamar Ben Gvir did not rule out her joining Otzma Yehudit. Following the results, Golan attacked "briefers on behalf of the PM," claiming she was deemed "too right-wing" for the government's future plans.

Otzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben Gvir announced that MK Tali Gottlieb is joining his party from Likud. Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf has agreed to vacate his spot for her.

She will not be declared a defector, will continue to serve as an MK, her funding unit will remain with Likud - but she will run in the next Knesset with Otzma Yehudit: Tali Gottlieb's transition to Otzma Yehudit has been approved, where she will likely be placed in the fourth spot, following her attacks against Likud due to her resentment toward Benjamin Netanyahu and her concern about facing an...

Otzma Yehudit chairman and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir presented the "Disengagement 710" plan, which aims to promote the voluntary emigration of Gaza Strip residents to countries that agree to accept them. According to the plan, the goal is the departure of about 250,000 residents in the first year, 1.11 million within three years, and about 1.86 million within seven years.

The chairman of Otzma Yehudit has presented the "Disengagement 710" outline, setting a target of nearly two million residents leaving the Gaza Strip within seven years, alongside an immediate demand for the establishment of a new government ministry.

Discourse between Likud and Otzma Yehudit is intensifying, but a position submitted by Likud just two days ago against MK Ginsburg, who moved from Blue and White to Behad, could have thwarted the move. Likud had called for him to be declared a "defector MK," which would prevent him from running in the upcoming elections. Now they have retracted it.

After claiming the Prime Minister "stabbed her in the back," Likud and Otzma Yehudit are in the final stages of finalizing Tally Gotliv's move to Itamar Ben Gvir's party, likely to the fourth spot on the list.

Following intensified criticism of the Prime Minister and claims that his inner circle is working to exclude her from the party, it has emerged that the Otzma Yehudit chairman has held talks with the Likud MK. Ben Gvir is earmarking a spot for her in the top five of his list—likely the fourth. Senior Likud officials claim she requested the 12th spot and was refused.

From street provocations to a paid job: Mordechai David, known for harassing senior figures in the judicial and political system, will join Itamar Ben Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party. These are the other activists who will receive jobs at the party headquarters | All the details

Mordechai David, known for harassing public figures and judges, is expected to receive a paid position in the youth headquarters of the Otzma Yehudit party, sparking a major controversy.

After boasting about creating moats with crocodiles to secure prisons, the chairman of Otzma Yehudit fears the move is hurting the election campaign and has ordered the party not to highlight the plan in public messaging. This was learned by Ynet. The minister's office stated: 'We do not engage in media spins.'