Otzma Yehudit

Poll:

Otzma Yehudit and the Democrats gain strength

Channel 12 News poll shows that the Otzma Yehudit party is stabilizing at ten seats. A run by Bennett crushes the center-left parties but increases their bloc's overall strength.

Poll:

Otzma Yehudit wins ten seats

New Kan 11 News poll indicates that while Otzma Yehudit strengthens to ten seats, the National Unity Party significantly weakens to 15.

Coalition crisis resolved:

Almog Cohen to become deputy minister, Smotrich to remain in govt

MK Cohen's move will allow Zvi Sukkot to return to the Knesset without forcing MK Yitzhak Koizer out or causing Finance Minister Smotrich to move from the government to the Knesset.

Smotrich resigns from government in spat with Ben-Gvir

Finance Minister resigns 'temporarily' in response to Otzma Yehudit's failure to remove MK Kroizer from the Knesset under the coalition agreement.

Religious Zionist party demands Ben-Gvir leave Knesset

Coalition parties clash over attempts to return Tzvi Succot to the Knesset by having another MK take a position as a minister instead.

Is the ISA preventing Bentzi Gopstein from entering the Knesset?

Bentzi Gopstein, who serves as an advisor to Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, does not have a permanent entry permit to the Knesset, in contrast to other advisors. Otzma Yehudit blames the Shin Bet.

Knesset approves:

Otzma Yehudit's ministers to return to cabinet

The Knesset Plenum approved the reappointment of the ministers from the Otzma Yehudit faction as cabinet members. Ben-Gvir: 'I thank the Prime Minister for the trust.'

Otzma Yehudit returns to the government

Likud and Otzma Yehudit agreed that the Otzma Yehudit faction will return to the government and the ministers of Otzma Yehudit will be given back their portfolios.

Otzma Yehudit, coalition reach agreement on Arrangements Bill

Otzma Yehudit agreed to abstain from voting against the Arrangements Bill which accompanies the state budget. Smotich will not return to the Knesset, allowing Otzma MK Kroiser to remain.

MK Kroizer to Arutz Sheva:

'Migration - the only way to solve the terror problem in Gaza'

MK Yitzhak Kroizer blasts MK Ofer Cassif, explains how to bring back the hostages, and talks about the bill that will stop the activities of the Palestinian Authority in Israel.

Minister Haim Katz to receive Otzma Yehudit's portfolios

After Minister Yariv Levin declined the offer, Minister Haim Katz will replace the ministers from the Otzma Yehudit Party who left the coalition.

Jordan Valley:

Sovereignty in Jordan Valley Law falls

Otzma Yehudit and Yisrael Beytenu vote in favor of sovereignty in Jordan Valley Law, coalition opposes. Liberman: 'PM has proven once again that the security of his coalition takes precedence over the security of Israel.'

MK Tzivka Foghel:

'I'm not seeking jobs, and won't leave Otzma Yehudit'

MK Tzvika Foghel speaks about his party's decision to quit the government, stresses that he 'did not join politics for embraces, support, or jobs.'

Otzma Yehudit ministers, MKs submit letters of resignation

Itamar Ben-Gvir and the rest of his party's representatives resign from government in protest against the ceasefire deal with Hamas, which they call a "surrender."

Resignations tomorrow:

Itamar Ben-Gvir's party to leave coalition

Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party intends to resign from the coalition en masse tomorrow in protest against the hostage deal.

Ben-Gvir:

'If deal is approved Otzma Yehudit will leave government'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he and his fellow party members will resign from the government if the hostage deal is approved. They will return if Israel returns to fight in Gaza.

MK Almog Cohen:

'Netanyahu was instructed to come to the Knesset in a wheelchair'

MK Almog Cohen of Otzma Yehudit reveals that he made his decision to vote against his faction's position on the budget was made when he heard the doctors' recommendation for the Prime Minister to come to the Knesset in a wheelchair.

Coalition to impose sanctions on Otzma Yehudit

Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz announced that bills from Otzma Yehudit members, who voted against coalition discipline, would not be supported or placed on the agenda until further notice.

Channel 14 poll:

Tie between Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionist parties

Likud gains two seats to 34, Religious Zionist party gains one seat to 5, and is on par with Otzma Yehudit, which weakens by three seats and only wins 5.

Senior Gov. official:

'Haredim and Ben Gvir are going to bring down the government'

A senior government official expresses concern about Agudat Yisrael's threats to join Otzma Yehudit MKs and vote against some of the state budget laws.

Otzma Yehudit votes against the position of the coalition

Otzma Yehudit accuses Smotrich of blocking the transfer of hundreds of millions of shekels to the police, votes against budget laws in the Knesset.

Likud MK to Arutz Sheva:

'We need to act wisely, not hastily, on issue of A-G'

MK Kathrin Shitrit criticizes behavior of Otzma Yehudit when it voted against the first reading of the budget: It only played into the hands of the opposition.

Budget approved, despite Ben Gvir-Smotrich dispute

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attacks Minister Smotrich over state budget debate; and Otzma Yehudit threatens not to vote with coalition.

Ben Gvir threatens:

'We will operate independently of coalition'

Otzma Yehudit threatens to operate independently following cancellation of meeting to discuss dismissal of State Attorney, negotiations for hostage deal, and dispute with Treasury over budget.

Poll:

9 seats for Otzma Yehudit, 5 for Religious Zionist Party

Latest Channel 13 News poll indicates the Likud strengthening and winning 26 seats.

Over picture in Lebanon

IDF dismisses Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer from reserve duty

IDF dismisses MK from Otzma Yehudit after he was photographed in a home in southern Lebanon with graffiti behind him reading "MK Kroizer's office".

Channel 12 News poll:

Likud leads, Ben Gvir weakens

If elections were to be held today, Likud would win 25 seats, National Unity 21, Yesh Atid 15, while Otzma Yehudit would be weakened to six seats.

Ben-Gvir threatens to leave govt. if Israel agrees to ceasefire

National Security Minister responds to reports a ceasefire is imminent by threatening to cease voting or supporting the coalition in response to a temporary ceasefire, withdrawing from the coalition altogether in response to a permanent ceasefire.

No understanding reached:

Rabbis Bill pulled from agenda

Coalition pulls Rabbis Bill after no understanding was reached with Otzma Yehudit. | Coalition decided to remove other laws submitted by Otzma Yehudit.

An end to the crisis?

Shas, Otzma Yehudit, to vote with the coalition

Shas party slams National Security Minister for party's refusal to vote with coalition, stresses, 'Shas, as usual, will show responsibility and not create a crisis.'

Ex-Otzma Yehudit members form new party

Among the members of the new 'Jewish, Whole, and Strong Israel Party' are former Otzma Yehudit deputy director Yehzekel Hason, Sara Marzel, the wife of right-wing activist Baruch Marzel, and Rabbi Yehuda Epstein from the Kedushat Tzion union.

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva:

'Will the government collapse? It depends on Netanyahu'

National Security Minister speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News from the Flag March in Jerusalem, comments on possible hostage release deal and on the message he wishes to convey to Hamas.

Because of Otzma Yehudit MK

Yesh Atid refuses to sign October 7-related legislation

Lapid refuses to sign proposed bill to commemorate victims of Hamas attack because it was initiated by Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer.

Poll:

Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism continue to gain strength

Both right-wing parties registered gains in a survey published this evening. The National Unity party leads with 30 mandates, against 19 for Likud.

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'The criticism of Ben Gvir is hypocrisy'

MK Yitzhak Kroizer responds to those who blasted Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over his criticism of US President Joe Biden's policy towards Israel.

Otzma Yehudit MK: Supreme Court is calling for civil war

MK Almog Cohen warns against the Supreme Court ruling on the reasonability standard during wartime.

Ben-Gvir: Otzma Yehudit will not support a halt to the war

Itamar Ben-Gvir warns the Prime Minister that his party may withdraw from the coalition if Netanyahu agrees to an extended ceasefire.

MK:

Brothers in Arms accused of using fallen soldiers in PR campaign

MK Almog Cohen (Otzma Yehudit): Revoke tax benefits from nonprofit that used fallen soldiers in their PR campaign

Otzma Yehudit:

'We will not be part of a government that allows Hamas to exist'

Otzma Yehudit threatens to resign from the government if a deal to release hostages ends the war with Hamas.

Otzma Yehudit: We will oppose hostage deal

Party gives reasons for not supporting deal to release hostages and emphasizes: "We need a deal that will release everyone - on our terms"

Ben Gvir's associates:

'Otzma Yehudit will not allow peace for territorial concessions'

Sources close to National Security Minister says Otzma Yehudit will not agree to territorial concessions as part of deal with Saudi Arabia.

Otzma Yehudit says it will stop following coalition discipline

Party to allow MKs to vote against coalition bills until conditions of terrorists in prison are harshened.

Ben-Gvir: 'Otzma Yehudit will not support negotiations'

Minister Ben-Gvir declared that his party would not support the renewed negotiations on the judicial reform at the President's house.

US boycott continues:

Senior Israeli ministers not invited to embassy New Year toast

Invitations to the event were withheld from Ministers from Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit, including Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.

Otzma MK: 'Gallant cooperates with soft security system'

The MK attacked Gallant: 'He is not right-wing. He cares most about chasing hilltop youths instead of protecting Israel's residents.

Labor chairwoman threatens to sue Otzma Yehudit Minister

Merav Michaeli threatens to sue Minister Amichai Eliyahu and his Otzma Yehudit Party after Eliyahu claimed that she embraced terrorists.

Otzma Yehudit MK expected to be appointed Deputy Minister

MK Almog Cohen expected to be appointed Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Office following warming of relations with Ben Gvir.

Ashamed of ourselves?

Israel's Heritage Minister: The problem is us - not the Arabs

Otzma MK points out that Arabs respect us when we stand up for ourselves - not when we show weakness.

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir agree to NIS 250M for Negev and Galilee

Additional budget for periphery sector clears hurdle to Otzma Yehudit's support for the State budget.

Otzma Yehudit to haredi MK: Feel free to quit the coalition

'Ascending Temple Mount does not show sovereignty - it desecrates what is holy,' MK Moshe Gafni claims.

Ben Gvir:

'If the Likud wants to go to elections - so be it'

Otzma Yehudit announces they will not fulfill their commitments to the coalition until they receive budget for the Negev and the Galilee.

Coalition officials:

'The rise of a left-wing govt. will be on Ben-Gvir's head'

Senior officials slam Otzma Yehudit party for boycotting Knesset votes again amid feud with Finance Minister over periphery budgets.

Furor in coalition over NIS 16.5 billion budget

Otzma Yehudit, UTJ ministers vote against distribution of funds over lack of funds for periphery, haredi schools.

Ben-Gvir's demands of Netanyahu

National Security Minister demands to be included in sensitive security briefings to end Otzma Yehudit boycott of Knesset votes.

Netanyahu at cabinet meeting:

'Since the beginning of the year we stopped over 110 terrorists'

Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed his cabinet, which was missing ministers from Otzma Yehudit, who were absent in protest.

In act of protest:

Ben Gvir considering boycott of government meeting

Source close to National Security Minister say his party will continue its protest against the "lax response in Gaza".

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'We have no intention of backing down'

MK Tzvika Foghel clarifies: If we fail to influence the policies of the current government - we have nothing to do there.

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'We are being held captive by Hamas and Islamic Jihad'

MK Tzvika Foghel clarifies that his party has reached its limit in accepting the government's response to terrorism.

'Weak Retaliation'

Otzma Yehudit boycotts gov't over response to rocket attacks

Rightist party won't back government in upcoming Knesset votes, in protest of 'weak response' to Gaza rocket attacks.

Otzma Yehudit ministers:

'Terrorism must be subdued, we support Jordan Valley residents'

Otzma Yehudit ministers arrive at site of attack in the Jordan Valley in which Lucy Dee and her daughters were murdered.