Otzma Yehudit

Otzma Yehudit is a far-right nationalist Israeli political party. The party, led by Itamar Ben-Gvir, is often criticized for being extremist and the ideological descendent of the Kahanist Kach Party, which has been designated a terrorist organization. 

The party supports expansion of the Israeli settlements in the West Bank as well as annexing the West Bank, and supports eased regulations on gaining firearm licenses. It also has advocated for changing IDF rules of engagement, empowering the Israel Police, cracking down on Arab sector crime, and Israeli sovereignty on the Temple Mount.

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Israelis protest against Benjamin Netanyhahu's government in Jerusalem, March 23, 2025

Is Israel likely to deteriorate into civil war?

Retired Supreme Court president Aharon Barak fears that Israel is headed toward civil war.

First budget bills expected to pass into law overnight

The bills were expected to pass with a comfortable majority, following the return of MK Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit party to the government.

 Otzma Yehudit party head MK Itamar Ben Gvir leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Par

Knesset approves Ben-Gvir’s return to government, national security minister role

The Knesset is set to approve Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s reappointment despite legal challenges.

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir agree on return to gov't after Israel ends Gaza ceasefire

The announcement comes after Israel renewed strikes on Hamas and PIJ targets in the Gaza Strip. The attorney-general calls Ben-Gvir's reinstatement 'unlawful at this time.'

 Otzma Yehudit party head MK Itamar Ben Gvir leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Par

Ben-Gvir strikes budget compromise, abstains on first bill

The abstention means that the government now has a comfortable majority to pass the Economics Arrangements Bill on Wednesday.

Far Right MK calls on Elon Musk to investigate US funds improperly used in Israeli affairs

Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kreuzer, with help from the Ad Kn organization, appealed to Musk via letter to investigate the distribution of USAID funds.

Ben-Gvir slams Netanyahu's Gaza policies, calls Israel 'joke of the Middle East'

“It’s not easy to stand up to the US president, but I would expect the prime minister to stand by our truth," he noted. 

By MAARIV
09/02/2025
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir asks the District Court in Jerusalem to bar the showing

Ben-Gvir says chances that Otzma Yehudit returns to gov't increased

Ben-Gvir made the statement after Trump's comments on Tuesday regarding the transfer of Palestinians from Gaza.

Majority of Israelis support completing hostage deal, 20% prefer returning to war

The survey, conducted late last week and early this week, was released ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC.

  Itamar Ben-Gvir being interviewed by Maariv, January 29, 2025.

Ben-Gvir proposes bill to publish database of released terrorists

The proposed bill would allow the publishing of a database of released terrorists, listing their names, photos, and crimes, with Ben-Gvir citing security concerns amid ongoing prisoner exchanges.

29/01/2025
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