Otzma Yehudit

Baruch Marzel:

'I haven't spoken to Ben Gvir in nearly two months'

The activist spoke about the rift between him and the Otzma Yehudit chair, says latter would make a good internal security minister.

Not just Public Security:

Report: Ben-Gvir to demand Education Ministry

Otzma Yehudit leader to demand one of his party members be made Education Minister to institute deeper study of Judaism in secular schools.

Smotrich, Ben-Gvir unite in coalition negotiations

Religious Zionism party, Otzma Yehudit leaders announce they will only join the coalition together, support each other's ministry demands.

Yitzhak Wasserlauf:

'A terrorist who throws a stone must be shot'

Otzma Yehudit number 2 says soldiers in battle should not have to be concerned with legal repercussions.

Rift in Otzma Yehudit

Marzel: 'We will run against Ben-Gvir in the next elections'

Right-wing activist Baruch Marzel says long-time fellow party member Itamar Ben-Gvir has become too moderate. 'He says most Arabs are okay.'

Otzma Yehudit demands:

Change the rules of engagement, establish immunity for soldiers

Otzma Yehudit's Yitzhak Wasserlauf outlines his party's demands and talks about his expectations of a Ben-Gvir-run Public Security Ministry

Otzma Yehudit member will be the youngest MK in the 25th Knesset

30-year-old Yitzhak Wasserlauf will become the youngest Member of Knesset when the 25th Knesset is sworn in.

Deputy Jerusalem Mayor:

'I will not be surprised if Netanyahu leaves Ben Gvir out'

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Arieh King speaks to INN following exit polls: A tremendous achievement for the right.

Ayelet Shaked:

'We're close to the threshold and we can succeed'

The Jewish Home chair called on right-wing voters to vote for her. In the meantime Otzma Yehudit alleges Shaked behind false text messages.

Itamar Ben Gvir

'If we're big, they won't leave us out of the government'

Otzma Yehudit chairman discusses the possibility of a government with Benny Gantz and addressed his critics on the right

Hadar Mukhtar:

'We need 35,000 more votes - and they are with Ben-Gvir'

'You need me for the economy,' Youth on Fire party chair Hadar Mukhtar declares.

Watch:

Ben Gvir confronts Barlev at scene of shooting attack

Otzma Yehudit chairman protests in front of Public Security Minister near scene of attack at the Shu'afat checkpoint.

Ben-Gvir:

'Lapid is inciting US diplomats against me'

The leader of Otzma Yehudit claims PM Yair Lapid is targeting him in meetings with foreign officials.

Likud candidate: Ben-Gvir not qualified to be Justice Minister

Otzma Yehudit head was successful attorney before joining the Knesset.

'Very concerned'

Senior US official warns against appointing Ben-Gvir as minister

"It's like putting the Ku Klux Klan in government," says official in American-Jewish organization.

Labor activists file complaint against Otzma Yehudit billboard

Labor activists call sign which contains pictures of Arab politicians and the phrase 'May our adversaries be removed' 'racist and violent'

Shaked: Smotrich, Ben-Gvir haven't done 1/10 of what I've done

Jewish Home chairwoman responds to criticism from right-wing parties, Otzma Yehudit calls on her to drop out of race.

Otzma Yehudit candidate:

'Today's left-wing parties wouldn't have established a State'

Secular general reveals why he chose to join the party of Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Otzma Yehudit candidate:

'Anyone who plots war against us should be killed or expelled'

Zvika Fogel is placed 10th on the joint Smotrich-Ben-Gvir list.

Former IDF general joins Otzma Yehudit

Brigadier-General (Res.) Zvika Fogel will be placed in the number 10 spot on the combined slate of Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism.

MK Itamar Ben-Gvir: Rabbi Meir Kahane was a hero

Otzma Yehudit chairman says he disagrees with Kach founder's policies, but emphasizes he still admires the slain leader.

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

After Signing of Agreement:

Poll: 12 seats for Otzma Yehudit, Religious Zionist alliance

Deal between Ben-Gvir and Smotrich for joint run yields 12 seats, new poll shows - but Netanyahu still short of 61-seat majority.

Netanyahu's promise:

'I won't establish a government without Itamar Ben-Gvir'

Former PM promises he won't choose Gantz over Otzma Yehudit.

A different Israel

That is what former Likud Minister Dan Meridor thinks Ben Gvir's party will create. Op-ed.

Ben-Gvir: We'll get 11 seats - or Netanyahu won't be PM

Otzma Yehudit chairman says he wants to see a diverse list that includes women, young people, and residents of the periphery.

After the meeting:

IDF soldiers waited to escort Ben-Gvir home in time for Shabbat

New information is coming out about the Friday afternoon meeting between Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism chairmen

Religious Zionism Party source

'We prefer a right-wing government, but Gantz isn't ruled out'

Party won't agree to sit in opposition even if Netanyahu chooses to sacrifice Ben-Gvir to form government with Gantz

Ex-Likud minister:

'Israel will be a different country if Ben-Gvir joins govt.'

Dan Meridor laments legitimacy Netanyahu grants Otzma Yehudit when Yizhak Shamir would leave the Knesset whenever Rabbi Kahane spoke.

Smotrich: I'll run with Ben-Gvir, not with Shaked

Otzma Yehudit leader issues ultimatum after poll shows his party with double the strength of Religious Zionism party.

Poll: Smotrich on edge of electoral threshold without Ben-Gvir

New survey shows Religious Zionism party falling to 4 seats while Otzma Yehudit receives 8, a joint run would net 10 seats.

'Running in two separate parties better for the right-wing bloc'

Otzma Yehudit chair insists: Our party running alone, and Religious Zionism running with Amichai Chikli, will maximize right-wing votes.

Smotrich and Chikli to negotiate joint run

Chikli is expected to receive three out of the first ten spots on the list if parties are to form a technical bloc

Netanyahu:

'Smotrich, Ben-Gvir must unite to keep Joint List out of govt.'

Opposition leader makes another appeal to Otzma Yehudit, Religious Zionism party leaders to unify ahead of November elections.

2022 Elections:

Rabbi Amihai Eliyahu joins Otzma Yehudit

Son of Tzfat Chief Rabbi with extensive background in community affairs placed fourth on party list.

Will Jonathan Pollard enter politics?

Reports suggest Itamar Ben-Gvir offered Pollard a spot on his slate. "My place isn't in the Knesset," responds Pollard.

Elections 2022

Ben-Gvir: I will run alone

Otzma Yehudit chairman says negotiations for a joint run with Religious Zionism party have broken down, parties will get more votes apart.

Poll:

Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit win more seats separately

New poll shows joint run would bring Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit parties less seats than if they run separately.

Smotrich: Religious Zionist public will decide the elections

MK Smotrich cares about unity and prefers to conduct the negotiations with Otzma Yehudit behind closed doors.

Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit, nearing agreement on joint run

Major disagreement centers around who would be the best candidate for the joint party's seventh spot.

Breakthrough in Otzma Yehudit-Religious Zionism talks

Smotrich proposes Otzma Yehudit receive 5 of the top 10 spots on the list. Ben-Gvir: Let's sign tonight.

Ben-Gvir's new proposal for Smotrich

Otzma Yehudit offers 4 places for Itamar Ben-Gvir’s party, 4 for Smotrich’s party, and 2 places for Noam and Jewish Home.

Ben Gvir in Bat Yam:

'I want unity, the offers we received are insulting'

MK Ben Gvir speaks to Otzma Yehudit activists in Bat Yam: The feeling is that Smotrich does not want to run together.

Death threats to Ben Gvir: 'We will kill you and your family'

Otzma Yehudit chairman: 'Left-wing politicians wake up only when they're the ones being threatened.'

Otzma Yehudit Dir. Gen. attacked in Shimon Hatzadik

Arabs kick car of Otzma Yehudit Director General Yitzhak Wasserlauf, curse and push him.

Ben Gvir: Left wing crossed red line with calls for violence

"Threats against me, against my children," Otzma Yehudit head reveals. "The writing is on the wall."

Frmr head rabbi of Gush Katif: 'Crucial elections'

Former head rabbi of Gush Katif believes upcoming elections will 'determine Jewish character of the State of Israel.'

Otzma Yehudit campaign video arouses controversy

Otzma Chair Ben Gvir posts video presenting 'Lapid's dream government' that includes Nazi imagery. Smotrich distances himself.

Netanyahu responds to Bennett: Ben Gvir won't chair committee

PM says Otzma Yehudit Chairman will not serve in his government as minister or committee chairman, but will be in coalition.

Netanyahu: Ben-Gvir will be part of our coalition

PM blasts 'hypocritical' attacks on inclusion of Otzma Yehudit in coalition, says Ben-Gvir will be in coalition - but won't have influence.

Smotrich: Normal life should only be returned to the vaccinated

Religious Zionist chair: "Anyone who does not want to get vaccinated can sit at home." Also: Alliance with Otzma was due to "constraints."

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum to Smotrich

Otzma leader gives Smotrich 24 hours to pursue alliance.

Otzma Yehudit and Noam agree to joint run

The 2 parties sign agreement for joint run in upcoming elections, and call for National Union and Jewish Home to unite.

Report: PM pushing for Otzma Yehudit, National Union alliance

Itamar Ben-Gvir reportedly agrees to joint run with Bezalel Smotrich, as Yamina eyes possible alliance with Jewish Home.

Report: PM tried to forge alliance between Otzma, National Union

Officials close to PM invited National Union chief and Otzma Yehudit leader to meet for possible joint run - but Ben-Gvir reportedly refused

Otzma Yehudit wanted to quit the race

Otzma Yehudit received less than 20,000 votes - and seriously considered quitting the race. Rabbi Dov Lior told them not to.

Report: Otzma Yehudit cost the right 1 seat

Right-wing bloc would have won 59 seats if Itamar Ben Gvir had withdrawn from this week's election.

Exit polls: Otzma Yehudit prevents right-wing majority

Tens of thousands of votes for Otzma Yehudit make the difference between 60 and 61 seats after party fails to pass electoral threshold.

Ben Gvir: Otzma Yehudit will not withdraw

Otzma Yehudit leader refuses to withdraw from elections despite polls showing he will not win any Knesset seats.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'We will quit the race if the Oslo Accords are canceled'

Otzma Yehudit chairman presents conditions for Netanyahu to meet in exchange for his party withdrawing from the election.