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Ben Gvir warns: October 7 must not happen in central Israel

Marking three years since the massacre at 6:29 a.m., National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir warns of a possible infiltration from Judea and Samaria and calls for the Palestinian Authority to be disarmed.

Ben Gvir warns: October 7 must not happen in central Israel

Yair Golan demands: 'Disqualify Otzma Yehudit'

After their request was rejected by the Central Elections Committee, the Democrats party petitioned the Supreme Court, demanding that Otzma Yehudit be disqualified from running for the Knesset.

Yair Golan demands: 'Disqualify Otzma Yehudit'

After demanding defense portfolio: Otzma Yehudit rises to 8 seats

An i24NEWS poll projects Otzma Yehudit winning 8 seats after Itamar Ben Gvir announced he would demand the Defense portfolio in the next government. The coalition reaches 60 seats.

After demanding defense portfolio: Otzma Yehudit rises to 8 seats

Elections Committee rejects bid to disqualify Otzma Yehudit

Committee votes 19-10 against barring Ben Gvir’s party from the Knesset race; bids to disqualify Religious Zionism-Zehut and the Democrats also fail.

Elections Committee rejects bid to disqualify Otzma Yehudit

Ben Gvir seeks to become Defense Minister

Itamar Ben Gvir announced that Otzma Yehudit will demand the Defense Ministry for himself and the Justice Ministry for Tally Gotliv in the next government.

Ben Gvir seeks to become Defense Minister

Injured Balad leader denied delay in disqualification hearing

Judge Noam Sohlberg rejects Sami Abu Shehadeh’s request to postpone the hearing over his hospitalization, allowing him to participate remotely as Otzma Yehudit pushes to block his Knesset candidacy.

Injured Balad leader denied delay in disqualification hearing

Dispute in State Attorney’s Office over Balad disqualification

Senior officials support disqualifying Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh, while the Deputy State Attorney has reservations and the AG awaits his response.

Dispute in State Attorney’s Office over Balad disqualification

Balad:

Petition against Abu Shehadeh - political persecution

Balad attacks Otzma Yehudit’s attempt to bar Sami Abu Shehadeh from running, calling it a "campaign of incitement and political persecution."

Petition against Abu Shehadeh - political persecution

Otzma Yehudit demands disqualification of Sami Abu Shehadeh

The Otzma Yehudit party petitions the Central Elections Committee to disqualify former MK Sami Abu Shehadeh from running in the upcoming Knesset elections.

Otzma Yehudit demands disqualification of Sami Abu Shehadeh

Netanyahu's secret promise to Ben Gvir and Gotliv

Report: Fearing a loss of Likud voters to Otzma Yehudit, the Prime Minister held clarification talks with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and MK Tally Gotliv.

Netanyahu's secret promise to Ben Gvir and Gotliv

Ben Gvir demands: Disqualify the Democrats Party

The Otzma Yehudit party has petitioned the Central Elections Committee to disqualify the Democrats slate from running for the Knesset.

Ben Gvir demands: Disqualify the Democrats Party

'Antisemitic party'

Democrats ask Elections Committee to bar Otzma Yehudit from race

Yair Golan’s Democrats ask Elections Committee to disqualify Otzma Yehudit, citing racism; Ben-Gvir’s party responds by calling Democrats ‘anti-Israel.’

Democrats ask Elections Committee to bar Otzma Yehudit from race

Likud moves against Arab parties

Likud says it will seek to disqualify the Arab parties, citing their alleged support for terrorism and ties to hostile organizations.

Likud moves against Arab parties

After political split: Ben Gvir asks for forgiveness

Otzma Yehudit chairman bids farewell to his former political partner, Tzvika Foghel: I ask for forgiveness from the bottom of my heart.

After political split: Ben Gvir asks for forgiveness

Otzma Yehudit: “Netanyahu has already chosen Eisenkot"

Ben Gvir’s party claims Likud is working to weaken Otzma Yehudit in order to pave the way for a unity government with Gadi Eisenkot.

Otzma Yehudit: “Netanyahu has already chosen Eisenkot"

Exclusive:

Ben-Gvir adds Hebron Spokesman Yishai Fleisher to election slate

Ben-Gvir places pro-Israel advocate and Hebron spokesman Yishai Fleisher at No. 12 on Otzma Yehudit’s Knesset slate ahead of the upcoming elections.

Ben-Gvir adds Hebron Spokesman Yishai Fleisher to election slate

Tzvika Foghel quits Otzma Yehudit ahead of upcoming election

Ben-Gvir praised Tzvika Foghel as a “true fighter" after the MK announced he will not run with Otzma Yehudit in the upcoming election.

Tzvika Foghel quits Otzma Yehudit ahead of upcoming election

Gotliv to leave Likud for Ben-Gvir

Likud and Tally Gotliv reach agreement allowing her to run with Otzma Yehudit while requiring her to vote with Likud until the next Knesset is sworn in.

Gotliv to leave Likud for Ben-Gvir

'Time to pack suitcases’

Ben-Gvir unveils ‘Disengagement 710’ program demand

Ben-Gvir unveils ‘Disengagement 710,’ proposing a new ministry and billions in funding to encourage voluntary emigration from Gaza.

Ben-Gvir unveils ‘Disengagement 710’ program demand

Ben Gvir gives Likud hours to decide on MK transfer

Otzma Yehudit warns that delays could kill the deal as Ben Gvir demands immediate action on Tali Gottliv’s possible move to his party.

Ben Gvir gives Likud hours to decide on MK transfer

Tali Gotliv’s political future hangs in the balance

Talks over a possible move from Likud to Itamar Ben-Gvir’s party are advancing, as Gotliv accuses Likud officials of sidelining her.

Tali Gotliv’s political future hangs in the balance

Ben Gvir defies Netanyahu: No deal with Smotrich

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls for unity to save right-wing bloc, Otzma Yehudit declares decision to run separately 'final and absolute.'

Ben Gvir defies Netanyahu: No deal with Smotrich

Netanyahu calls on Ben Gvir and Smotrich to unite

Netanyahu calls on the leaders of Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism to overcome the bad blood between them and unite ahead of the elections.

Netanyahu calls on Ben Gvir and Smotrich to unite

Ben Gvir shuts door on Hadar Muchtar - she fires back

Otzma Yehudit leader says Muchtar won't join his Knesset slate; spokesperson hits back. 'Hadar Muchtar is in Likud and will remain in Likud.'

Ben Gvir shuts door on Hadar Muchtar - she fires back

Ben-Gvir:

8 top Likud figures asked to join Otzma Yehudit

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says four Likud ministers and four MKs approached him about joining Otzma Yehudit in light of its rising poll numbers.

8 top Likud figures asked to join Otzma Yehudit

Ra’am chairman meets with former MK Segalovitz

Ra’am chairman meets with former MK Segalovitz, and the two agreed to continue discussions on a joint run. Otzma Yehudit: 'A fire sale-with the backing of the Left.'

Ra’am chairman meets with former MK Segalovitz

Poll:

Otzma Yehudit gains ground, rising to 9 Seats

A new Channel 16 poll conducted by Prof. Yitzhak Katz projects 22 seats for Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar" party, while Otzma Yehudit climbs to 9 seats.

Otzma Yehudit gains ground, rising to 9 Seats

Ben Gvir's ultimatum to Netanyahu

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has informed Prime Minister Netanyahu that the dismissal of an official will be a prerequisite for Otzma Yehudit joining the next government.

Ben Gvir's ultimatum to Netanyahu

Poll:

10 seats for Otzma Yehudit

The "Yashar" party secures 22 seats followed closely by Likud with 21. The right-wing bloc wins 51 seats, while the anti-Netanyahu bloc garners 55.

10 seats for Otzma Yehudit

Ahead of elections:

Otzma Yehudit to promote Jewish communities in northern Gaza

Nachala Movement presents Otzma Yehudit party members with plans to resettle the communities of Nisanit, Elei Sinai, and Dugit in the northern Gaza Strip before the upcoming elections.

Otzma Yehudit to promote Jewish communities in northern Gaza

Report:

Ben Gvir offers Gotliv guaranteed slot on Otzma Yehudit slate

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has offered MK Tally Gotliv a guaranteed spot on the Otzma Yehudit list if she defects from Likud.

Ben Gvir offers Gotliv guaranteed slot on Otzma Yehudit slate

Coalition tensions erupt

Judea and Samaria benefits bill heads to vote

Coalition crisis breaks out during vote on the Benefits Law for Judea and Samaria and Residents of the Northern Border.

Judea and Samaria benefits bill heads to vote

New bill aims to completely cancel Oslo Accords

Otzma Yehudit bill seeks to cancel Oslo Accords and related agreements which led to decades of terrorism, undermined Israel’s security and sovereignty.

New bill aims to completely cancel Oslo Accords

Ben Gvir:

'We are a home to the haredi community'

Ben Gvir reaches out to the haredi public: "Whenever I hear of a young man being beaten or treated unlawfully, I investigate immediately."

'We are a home to the haredi community'

MK blasts opponents of death penalty for terrorists

Otzma Yehudit lawmaker who initiated the death penalty bill pushes back against criticism from the left and the defense establishment: “The best proof that the law is deterrent and effective.

MK blasts opponents of death penalty for terrorists

Celebrating the death penalty

Ben-Gvir and party raise a toast

After the Knesset approved the law mandating the death penalty for terrorists, Minister Ben-Gvir and party raise a toast: 'May we execute as many terrorists as possible.'

Ben-Gvir and party raise a toast

"We are making history"

Knesset approves death penalty for terrorists law

The Knesset plenum approved the death penalty for terrorists law in second and third readings, after a heated debate. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voted in favor of the law

Knesset approves death penalty for terrorists law

Will they vote in favor?

Death penalty for terrorists: Yisrael Beytenu's condition

Yisrael Beytenu party says it will vote in favor of Otzma Yehudit's death penalty bill if the Prime Minister is present in the Knesset and votes in favor.

Death penalty for terrorists: Yisrael Beytenu's condition

Defeat for coalition

Knesset votes down Smotrich's VAT exemption order

MKs from Likud and Otzma Yehudit vote against the measure, while many ministers are absent during the vote on expanding the VAT exemption law, dealing the coalition a defeat.

Knesset votes down Smotrich's VAT exemption order

Death penalty noose pin banned from the Knesset

Elad Deputy Mayor Yaniv Badlov was refused entry to the Knesset over a noose-shaped pin backing the death penalty for terrorists; the directive is under review.

Death penalty noose pin banned from the Knesset

15 seats:

Left-wing petitions strengthen ‘Otzma Yehudit’

The strengthening of Otzma Yehudit follows the legal debate over Ben Gvir’s capability to serve as a minister, and the relevant discussions at the Supreme Court.

Left-wing petitions strengthen ‘Otzma Yehudit’

Blue and White's new campaign: A government without Arabs

New Blue and White Party campaign promises a government without the Islamist Ra'am party or the right-wing Otzma Yehudit party.

Blue and White's new campaign: A government without Arabs

Rabbi Yehoshua Schmidt

'I survived two attacks, the army found 28 bullets'

Rabbi Yehoshua Schmidt praises Otzma Yehudit, backs death penalty bill, reflects war and the two terror attacks he survived and his son's injury in the war.

'I survived two attacks, the army found 28 bullets'

Poll:

Likud takes 26 seats, Otzma Yehudit 9

While the Likud continues to stay ahead in the polls, Mr. Netanyahu still can not manage to find a majority.

Likud takes 26 seats, Otzma Yehudit 9

Soldier seen wearing patch depicting noose

IDF investigating image of a soldier wearing a sleeve patch depicting a noose similar to a lapel pin worn by Otzma Yehudit members to support the death penalty for terrorists.

Soldier seen wearing patch depicting noose

Ben Gvir

Arab MKs risk losing 'cultural heroes' with death penalty bill

National Security Minister says at Otzma Yehudit faction meeting that the death penalty for terrorists law would endanger the "cultural heroes" of MKs Tibi, Abbas, and Odeh.

Arab MKs risk losing 'cultural heroes' with death penalty bill

Otzma Yehudit MKs arrive at Knesset wearing 'gallows' pins

MKs from the Otzma Yehudit party arrive at National Security Committee meeting on death penalty for terrorists wearing 'noose' pins to show commitment to passing bill.

Otzma Yehudit MKs arrive at Knesset wearing 'gallows' pins

Poll:

Otzma Yehudit gains strength, opposition weakens

Data shows the opposition weakening to 58 seats, the coalition securing 52, and Arab parties holding 10 seats.

Otzma Yehudit gains strength, opposition weakens

Almog Cohen reveals:

'Ben-Gvir hasn't spoken to me in nearly a year'

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen reveals the tension between him and his party chairman, who he claims has not even said hello to him in nearly a year.

'Ben-Gvir hasn't spoken to me in nearly a year'

Lethal injection:

The principles of the death penalty law for terrorists

According to the published principles, the death penalty law will only apply to the murder of Jews and there will be no ability to appeal the sentence, which will be carried out within 90 days by lethal injection.

The principles of the death penalty law for terrorists

Otzma Yehudit retorts to Likud criticism of Ben-Gvir

MK Yitzhak Kroizer of Otzma Yehudit attacked Likud MK Moshe Saada over his comments to the media against National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's declarations regarding prison conditions.

Otzma Yehudit retorts to Likud criticism of Ben-Gvir

The bill that could postpone Netanyahu's trial

Bill granting Knesset House Committee power to postpone trials against Prime Minister and government ministers set to be approved by Ministerial Committee on Legislation.

The bill that could postpone Netanyahu's trial

Poll:

Right wing Otzma Yehudit party gains strength

After the plan for the release of the hostages, presented by US President Trump, a new poll shows that the Otzma Yehudit party is gaining strength and reaches nine seats.

Right wing Otzma Yehudit party gains strength

Report:

Netanyahu trying to unite Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking to unify right-wing factions ahead of potential early elections, report says.

Netanyahu trying to unite Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit

Polls show Ben-Gvir climbing to nine seats

A new poll released Sunday evening by Channel 13 suggests that if elections were held today, the Otzma Yehudit party would secure nine seats in the Knesset.

Polls show Ben-Gvir climbing to nine seats

Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount for Jerusalem Day

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir ascended the Temple Mount for Jerusalem Day together with members of the Otzma Yehudit party.

Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount for Jerusalem Day

The Nakba Bill:

Canadian Muslim lobby calls for sanctions on Otzma Yehudit

The National Council of Canadian Muslims is initiating a bill according to which the government will recognize the term 'racism against Palestinians' and recognize the state of Palestine.

Canadian Muslim lobby calls for sanctions on Otzma Yehudit

Otzma Yehudit opposes transfer of synagogue to haredi control

Minister Itshak Waserlauf vows to prevent removal of Zionist presence from historic Jerusalem synagogue.

Otzma Yehudit opposes transfer of synagogue to haredi control

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.

Otzma Yehudit and the Democrats gain 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.

Otzma Yehudit wins ten seats