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.
Netanyahu surges in first poll after Iran war, Bennett's bloc remains ahead, election poll finds
Netanyahu's bloc has risen from 46 to 48 seats, while the opposition bloc still maintains a majority of 62 seats, allowing Bennett to form an alternative government even without the Arab parties.
'Traitor!': Protesters boo Democrats chair Yair Golan at Beersheba conference
Ben-Gvir bucks status-quo, announces prayer permitted on Temple Mount
Ministers, two MKs summoned for investigation of Sde Teiman breach, two refuse summons
C'mtee decides to limit bonfires at Mt. Meron ahead of annual pilgrimage
Last year, the event was cancelled due to Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah.
Likud and Otzma Yehudit lose ground, opposition makes gains in recent election survey - poll
The Religious Zionist Party, led by Bezalel Smotrich, gained a mandate, conferring the coalition a loss of one seat.
Smotrich to return to Knesset, while remaining finance minister
The move’s purpose is to push Otzma Yehudit MK Yizhak Kroyzer out of the Knesset.
Netanyahu proposes Fogel for intelligence minister, Smotrich opposes
Netanyahu proposed Fogel as intelligence minister, but Smotrich blocked it over coalition issues. The offer was intended to ease tensions between Ben-Gvir and Smotrich.
Naftali Bennett's attack on Amit Segal could cost him politically - analysis
Bennett's strategy of maintaining silence was effective in the polls. However, the attack on popular Channel 12 journalist Amit Segal might change the course of his political future.
Is Israel likely to deteriorate into civil war? - opinion
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.
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.'
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.
