Michael Ben-Ari

Dr. Michael Ben Ari:

'I'm not coming to court as a defendant, but as a prosecutor'

Dr. Michael Ben Ari, at the opening of his trial: 'The concept of October 7th started in the State Attorney's office.'

Dr. Michael Ben Ari's trial opened this morning

Prosecution claims that the former MK repeatedly defined Arab citizens of Israel as 'enemies.'

The winners write the history books

New book answers: Why did the Jews revolt against Rome? Did they not understand that they had no chance against the all-powerful empire?

Dr. Michael Ben-Ari:

'Netanyahu fails to grasp the Arab mind'

Former Otzma Yehudit MK predicts massive outbreak of Arab-Israeli violence if government continues to procrastinate.

Another Ben-Gvir victory:

Law used to bar Marzel, Ben Ari from Knesset to be repealed

"This anti-racism law has never been used against Arabs, only Jews," explains Otzma Yehudit head.

Is Ben Gvir too moderate?

Marzel, Ben Ari, Gopstein consider splitting from Otzma Yehudit

The three who are unhappy with the union with Religious Zionism, met with Rabbi Dov Lior to discuss the possibility

INTO THE FRAY: Time to bar the entire Joint List

Why did the Israeli Supreme Court ban Otzma Yehudit candidate?

Justices release document explaining decision to bar Otma Yedudit candidate and former MK, Dr. Michael Ben Ari, from running for Knesset.

Regev to Religious Zionism: 'You brought about Oslo'

Minister says reserved Likud spot for Shaked is not on the agenda, attacks national-religious public. 'I suggest religious Zionists relax.'

'Unfortunate decision that will harm public trust'

Retired Judge Menachem Ne'eman questions Michael Ben-Ari's disqualification, calls for enactment of Overrule Clause.

United Right demands Ben-Gvir be moved up to 5th place

Jewish Home, National Union chairmen write to Central Elections Committee asking to change list after High Court disqualifies candidate.

Kahlon slams Supreme Court decision to ban Otzma candidate

'Our democracy is strong enough to allow Michael Ben-Ari to participate,' says Finance Minister, after court bars Ben-Ari from Knesset.

Smotrich calls urgent Knesset meeting to cancel court decision

MK Bezalel Smotrich calls for urgent Knesset meeting, aims to pass law removing Supreme Court's ability to approve or disqualify candidates.

Otzma Yehudit publishes list of demands

Otzma Yehudit presents list of demands after Ben-Ari's disqualification.

Court bans Ben-Ari:

Arab parties in, Otzma Yehudit candidate out

Court overturns election committee decision to permit former MK Michael Ben-Ari to run for 21st Knesset - but permits Arab parties to run.

National Union leader: Supreme Court is not in charge

MK Bezalel Smotrich warns that if Otzma Yehudit candidate is disqualified, Israel will need 'mountain of votes' to bring court down to size.

'They will not decide, the people will decide'

Union of Right-Wing Parties to launch campaign if Supreme Court disqualifies Dr. Michael Ben-Ari.

Shaked:

'I hope High Court will not mess with Election Committee'

Supreme Court president, National Union leader argue in hearing on candidacy of Michael Ben Ari.

Supreme Court weighs ban on Otzma Yehudit candidates

Supporters of right-wing faction face off against Arab activists outside of hearing as Supreme Court considers ban on Otzma Yehudit.

'We hope the court does what's right'

Supreme Court to discuss the appeal of the Reform movement against the decision to allow Ben-Ari and Ben-Gvir to run for Knesset.

Otzma Yehudit leader allowed to run for Knesset

Elections committee narrowly dismisses petition against candidacy of Michael Ben-Ari, clearing way for Knesset run.

Report:

Otzma candidate likely to be permitted to run for Knesset

With support from the New Right, Yisrael Beytenu, Otzma Yehudit candidate expected to win vote, be permitted to run for Knesset.

Otzma Yehudit: There's a limit to hypocrisy

Otzma Yehudit responds after A-G says Michael Ben-Ari should be disqualified from running for Knesset.

Attorney General: Disqualify Michael Ben-Ari

Legal opinion by Mandelblit says Ben-Ari should be disqualified, but does not object to Itamar Ben-Gvir running for Knesset.

Noah Siegel is dangerous; I know because I read his article

Labeling Israeli citizens 'racists' to disarm and deny them democratic access may be the true fascism we need protection from. Opinion.

Otzma: Window of opportunity closing; we'll run on our own

Otzma Yehudit Chair says they have no choice but to contend alone, even if unsure they will pass electoral threshold.

Soldier demands one law for all

405th Artillery Corps Battalion soldier petitions Military Advocate General: Let me participate in Um al-Fahm 'Jewish Power' parade.

Pennsylvania names post office after Jewish airman

Pennsylvania post office is renamed for Jewish airman killed in Afghanistan suicide bombing.

Right-wing activists invite infiltrators to leftists' homes

Illegal immigrants in Tel Aviv 'invited' to actress Sarah Silverman's sister's home as right-wing activists distribute 'invitations'.

The Iranian who wanted to learn Torah

Otzma Yehudit CEO Michael Ben-Ari speaks with Arutz Sheva about his relationship with a young Iranian, tells the story behind the protests.

Right-wing activists praise decision to allow left-wing protests

Leaders of 'Otzma Yehudit' party say decision to allow left-wing protests outside A-G's home will extend to right-wing demonstrations.

Demand: Obligate Arabs to serve too

Otzma Yehudit party asks A-G to apply Supreme Court ruling on IDF service to the Arabs as well as to haredim.

Ben Ari: Netanyahu speaks right and acts left

Chairman of Otzma Yehudit Party attacks Netanyahu government as 'responsible for series of Jewish expulsions and false promises.'

'Supreme Court will bear responsibility for the next murder'

Former National Union MK blasts court's decision to cut terrorist's sentence: 'We're telling the Arabs it's ok to slaughter and murder us.'

Qalqiliya is just a parable

Netanyahu's evasive statements on Qalqiliya are just a symptom of his larger policy of denial - talking 'Right' and acting 'Left.' Opinion.

Netanyahu is the same as Tzipi Livni

Michael Ben-Ari, head of right-wing Jewish Strength party claims Netanyahu preparing for more evictions.

Who stole monument to Rabbi Meir Kahane?

Monument memorializing slain rabbi, Knesset Member disappears from Kiryat Arba park.

Former MK: We are at war

MK Dr. Michael Ben Ari says Israel is at war and must send disloyal Arabs who support terrorism to other countries.

'To be merciful to the wicked is to be cruel to the righteous'

Dr. Michael Ben-Ari slams daughter-in-law of late Rabbi Menachem Froman for 'naive and dangerous notions of making peace with killers.'

Marzel invites Arabs to join Otzma Yehudit protest

Otzma Yehudit will protest terrorism - inside the Arab village of Arara. 'This is our land, and anyone who doesn't agree isn't wanted here.'

Otzma Yehudit to march in Arab town

At a packed Supreme Court session today, the justices ruled in favor of right-wing party over the warnings of the police.

Activists attacked during protest for IDF soldier

Former MK Ben-Ari, members of Otzma Yehudit attacked and beaten by masked assailants while protesting in support of Elor Azariya.

Demands for new investigation into Yitzhak Herzog

Dr. Michael Ben-Ari calls on Attorney General to open investigation into opposition head's negotiation with Abbas.

Watch: 'We came to wish a happy Nakba holiday'

Showdown at Tel Aviv University.: Zionists counter-protest Arabs, leftists marking Nakba 'catastrophe' when Arabs failed to destroy Israel.

Ex-MK takes rabbi to task for 'desecration of God's name'

Dr. Ben-Ari criticizes yeshiva dean who announced he rejected state in Disengagement, warns he didn't learn the lesson of the Pharisees.

'If Ettinger's Public Enemy No. 1, why isn't there evidence?'

Former MK Michael Ben-Ari demands general public, nationalist MKs stand up for Meir Ettinger's fair treatment.

Ex-MK, right-wing activists burn PLO flag in front of IDF HQ

After IDF soldiers jailed for burning PLO flag, rightwing activists hold demonstration in front of IDF HQ, burn PLO flag.

'Police are giving in to criminals from Arab sector'

Police refuse to permit right-wing activist to hold march in Ara and Arara. Baruch Marzel: Surrender, subservience to Arab public.

Officer indicted passing info to anti-assimilation group

Border Police officer indicted giving details of Jewish girls traveling with Arabs to Lehava; 'should be honored for caring about sisters.'

Ben Ari: I'm running for Knesset

Ex-National Union MK says he will run again, regardless of how high the minimum threshold is.

Police Use Force to Block Protest March to Kotel

Street blocked by hundreds of protesters demanding end to terror, police refuse march, arrest 5 protesters claiming clashes.

'Bibi and Bennett Released the Terrorist, He Attacked Again'

Ex-MK slams govt. and ISA for release of murderer of Israel Prize laureate, who was feted by Abbas and returned to terror this week.

'The State of Israel Has Been Conquered'

South Tel Aviv residents protest and face off against leftists over illegal immigrants, who 'jail us in our homes' thanks to Supreme Court.

Nationalist Ex-MK: The Government Has Lost Its Sanity

Former MK Ben-Ari slams authorities for trampling freedom of speech, threatening administrative arrest on activist in constant surveillance.

Ex-Hevron Rabbi's J'lem Home 'Abandoned' to Daily Firebombs

Watch: former MK documents the routine firebombs hurled by Arab terrorists at home of Rabbi Dov Lior, notes police 'abandonment.'

IDF Emasculation? Senior Commanders Investigated for War

Lt. Col. Yeshurun interrogated Monday for ordering fire on Hamas 'clinic' - he is one of 5 under microscope for fighting terror.

Hamas: Israel Asked for Return of Soldiers' Bodies

Senior Hamas source reveals European intermediary asked to start talks; ex-MK Ben-Ari: 'make this life-or-death for Hamas.'

'Too Bad Kotler Left Home, the Bale of Hay Was for Him'

Otzma Yehudit activists say police were wrong to turn actor who called nationalists 'straw-chewing beasts' from 'attacker to victim.'

Actor Who Called Nationalists 'Beasts' Left His Home

Haaretz says Oded Kotler left his home ahead of a right wing demonstration Tuesday, on police recommendation; doesn't say if he came back.

Activists Bring Straw for 'Straw-Chewing Beasts' Actor Kotler

Ben-Ari and Ben-Gvir call out 'primitive' actor in comical protest with fresh hay, after he slandered nationalists as being 'beasts.'