Otzma Yehudit

Otzma Yehudit leader allowed to run for Knesset

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

'Kahane was a leader, we are not racists'

Otzma Yehudit candidate defends party from charges of racism, says party must be judged on current positions, not those of Meir Kahane.

Watch: Otzma candidate clashes with leftist MKs

Right-wing candidate sues Labor MK at committee hearing, clashes with Arab MK ahead of vote to ban Otzma Yehudit and Arab nationalist party.

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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.

Politics, prejudice and platforms - the Otzma Yehudit debate

A-G against disqualifying Arab parties

Attorney General informs Central Elections Committee that he opposes the disqualification of the Arab parties.

Attorney General: Otzma Yehudit video does not violate law

Mandelblit expresses reservations about video content but rules petition by Arab parties against it be rejected.

Itamar Ben Gvir: 'The crazy Left is breaking records'

Itamar Ben-Gvir convinced petitions filed by Left to disqualify Otzma will be rejected. 'Sources in our camp provided them the fuel.'

Jewish Home leader:

'I told Gantz: We won't join your coalition'

Rabbi Rafi Peretz explains why he is running with Otzma Yehudit, and why he ruled out joining a coalition led by Benny Gantz.

The janitor's Meir Kahane

Joint Arab List furious: 'Insane and murderous video'

Joint List attacks new Otzma Yehudit campaign video, 'an insane and murderous video,' calling on Netanyahu to resign.

22 Young Israel synagogues oppose nat'l org's defense of merger

Synagogues condemn Young Israel's defense of Netanyahu's political deal resulting in merger of Jewish Home and Otzma Yehudit.

The Left's hypocritical virtue-signaling over the Otzma Yehudit deal

Minnesota senator blasts Otzma Yehudit - Jewish Home alliance

Senator running for Democratic nomination for president slams alliance between Jewish Home and Otzma Yehudit. 'This is wrong.'

Otzma Yehudit to be part of Judicial Selection Committee

Details of agreement between Jewish Home-National Union and Otzma yehudit revealed.

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.

Yesh Atid calls to disqualify Otzma Yehudit

Yesh Atid joins request to disqualify Otzma candidates; committee will therefore have to hold discussion on issue.

Rabbi Druckman: 'Comparison with Nazis immoral'

Rabbi Chaim Druckman harshly criticizes comparison of Otzma to Nazis: 'I've no words to express my condemnation of this immoral act.'

Rabbinic Group:

'Condemnations of Israeli party reflect double standard'

Coalition for Jewish Values rabbis: 'Positions moderate compared to statements, positions, outright support for terror of several Arab MKs.'

Bennett clarifies: I reject left's demand to bar Otzma Yehudit

“I reject left's demand to prevent Otzma Yehudit from running for Knesset while relying on Arab parties undermining existence of the state.”

Israeli elections: Was Kahane racist?

Meretz demands: Disqualify Otzma Yehudit

Party turns to Central Elections Committee asking to disqualify party members Michael Ben Ari and Adv. Itamar Ben Gvir from Knesset run.

AIPAC – lobbying for which side?

Marzel answers Liberman: 'Cheap politician'

'Liberman understands media attention to him is rock bottom so he spews nonsense to raise him to headlines,' Marzel answers attack on Otzma

"Our Union Saved the Right Bloc

MK Slomianski, who managed the union's contacts with the prime minister, is convinced that the agreement was the right one

Liberman: Otzma Yehudit are freaks, nothing more

'Likud has become a semi-haredi party,' says ex-defense Minister Avidgor Liberman. 'Otzma Yehudit candidates are freaks, nothing more.'

'Where are condemnations of Arab nationalist party?'

Knesset Speaker pushes back on attacks against Otzma Yehudit faction, says critics should first condemn radical anti-Israel Arab MKs.

Otzma Yehudit demands compensation and apology from Rabbi Lau

In response to Rabbi Lau's remarks against Otzma Yehudit, the party's leaders demand an apology and 100,000 shekels.

Otzma Yehudit: AIPAC should come home

Otzma Yehudit party says AIPAC members should immigrate to Israel before involving themselves in internal Israeli issues like elections.

AIPAC criticizes Jewish Home-Otzma Yehudit deal

Pro-Israel lobby issues rare criticism of union between Jewish Home and Otzma Yehudit, which was brokered by PM Binyamin Netanyahu.

'Union of the Right-Wing Parties' submits Knesset list

Jewish Home, National Union and Otzma Yehudit submit list of candidates to the Central Elections Committee.

After union with Otzma - poll gives Jewish Home 8 seats

United Right-Wing Parties list wins 8 seats in latest poll, following merger of Jewish Home, National Union and alliance with Otzma Yehudit.

Jewish Home's number 3 resigns

Journalist Yifat Erlich quits list following approval of agreement for technical bloc with Otzma Yehudit in the elections.

Otzma Yehudit's Knesset representatives: Ben-Ari and Ben-Gvir

The two will take places 5 and 8, respectively, on the combined list with Jewish Home-National Union.

Jewish Home approves joint run with Otzma Yehudit

Jewish Home central committee approves deal securing technical bloc with Otzma Yehudit. PM calls to congratulate Jewish Home chairman.

Smotrich: On April 10 we will separate from Otzma Yehudit

National Union leader says joint run with Otzma Yehudit 'not natural' for his party, but necessitated by political realities.

Right-wing Unity:

Netanyahu delays Moscow trip to meet with Jewish Home leaders

PM pushes off planned meeting with Vladimir Putin, schedules sit-down with Jewish Home chief Rafi Peretz in final push for right-wing unity.

Rabbi Druckman urges Jewish Home to sign deal with Otzma

Following Otzma Yehudit's acceptance of Jewish Home's terms for united list, senior Religious Zionist rabbi urges leaders to finalize deal.

Otzma Yehudit agrees to joint ticket with Jewish Home

Right-wing party led by students of Rabbi Meir Kahane accepts compromise deal with Jewish Home for 5th and 8th spots on joint list.

Netanyahu warns: If the right doesn't unite, we will lose

PM Netanyahu issues another call for Jewish Home and Otzma Yehudit to unite.

Otzmah negotiations deadlocked

Otzmah rejects proposal of Jewish Home-National Union to accept seats 5 and 8 in united list. Negotiations with Yishai also in crisis.

'Right-wing parties could unite today'

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan says differences between right-wing parties are small, egos cannot cause left-wing government.

Poll: 79% of religious Zionists want unity

Poll finds 79% support unity between Jewish Home-National Union and Otzma Yehudit. "It's been proven - the public wants unity."

'Otzma Yehudit refuses to meet with us'

Jewish Home, National Union officials say Otzma Yehudit faction refusing to meet to discuss running together.

Otzma Yehudit looks to attorney-turned radio host to lead party

Right-wing faction hoping to cross threshold in upcoming election offers prominent defense attorney-turned radio host party chairmanship.

Poll: Likud 30, Gantz 18 - Otzma close to threshold

Right-wing, religious bloc maintains narrow lead in latest poll, with Likud enjoying double-digit lead over Gantz.

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.

Yesha Council founder: Unite with Otzma Yehudit

Yisrael Harel says Jewish Home cannot afford to let votes to Otzma Yehudit faction go to waste

Unite the Torah nationalists now!

'Without us they won't make it into the Knesset'

Otzma Yehudit leader calls for joint list with Jewish Home and National Union to ensure all 3 parties make it into the Knesset.

Otzma Yehudit preparing to run independently

Otzma Yehudit to unite with other parties after realizing they have no room on joint Jewish Home-National Union list.

'Ditch picture of Baruch Goldstein - or run alone in election'

National-Religious rabbi demands Otzma Yehudit leader take down picture of Baruch Goldstein - or run alone in coming election.

Facebook blocks Otzma Yehudit

Social network blocks official page of right-wing Otzma Yehudit party. Party to ask election committee chairman to intervene.

Poll: How many seats would united right-wing list win?

Internal poll shows unified list of five small right-wing parties winning a dozen seats. If they run separately - zero seats.

Jewish Home alliance with Otzma Yehudit?

MK Moti Yogev opens up about Bennett's departure from Jewish Home, and the possibility of a joint run with Otzma Yehudit.

National Union, Otzma Yehudit negotiations end

Otzma Yehudit rejects National Union proposal to run together in the upcoming elections.

Rabbi Melamed calls for united national-religious ticket

Ahead of upcoming elections, leading national-religious rabbi urges Jewish Home, National Union, Otzma, Yahad to form single, united list.

Oren Hazan wants to join Otzma Yehudit

Bad boy MK seeking to join far-right party after not getting a realistic spot in the recent Likud primaries.