Otzma Yehudit

Israel's 26th Knesset has an opportunity to get to work - editorial

Israel cannot afford to wait for coalition negotiations to conclude. The newly elected Knesset must begin addressing urgent national challenges without delay.

|ByJPOST EDITORIAL
The Knesset plenum is seen during the inaugural session of the 26th Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026
MK Limor Son Har-Melech reacts during a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on March 5, 2024; illustrative.

Otzma Yehudit submits bill to repeal Oslo Accords, retake control of Areas A and B

Under the proposal, all agreements signed within the framework of the Oslo process and subsequent agreements would be annulled and no longer bind the State of Israel.

|ByAVI SOLOMON
MK Roy Folkman (Yashar) chairs a meeting for the Knesset Arrangements Committee on November 11, 2026.

Knesset forms Eisenkot bloc-led transitional committees as gov't remains without coalition

MK Gotliv calls Arab MKs 'terror supporters' • Liberman set to become only Eisenkot-bloc leader with direct security ties to Netanyahu • Otzma Yehudit submits bill to repeal Oslo Accords

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Newly elected MK Liran Avishar Ben-Horin poses for her official portrait at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, a day before the opening ceremony of the 26th Knesset, November 9, 2026.

New Knesset Finance Committee chair faces conflict-of-interest concern over husband's business ties

Liran Avisar Ben-Horin is married to Itai Ben-Horin, who holds a 50 percent stake in the strategic consulting, public relations, and crisis management firm Ben-Horin Alexandrovitz.

|ByWALLA! MONEY

Ben-Gvir appoints former Netanyahu adviser as Otzma Yehudit campaign strategist

The Otzma Yehudit party, known for its far-right stance, has recently polled at around eight seats, making it a key player in Netanyahu’s coalition.

APRIL 27, 2026ByKESHET NEEV
Ofer Golan arrive for a court hearing of Yonatan Orich and Eli Feldstein who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation, at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, April 1, 2025.

Likud no longer the largest party in Knesset in latest election poll

At the start of Operation Roaring Lion, Likud held a six-seat lead over Bennett. Since then, however, Likud has lost three seats while Bennett has gained three.

APRIL 24, 2026ByMOSHE COHEN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israelis attend a protest against the current Israeli government and the war in Tel Aviv, April 11, 2026.

MK Fogel deletes X post mocking Trump at Ben-Gvir's request, says he wanted 'to be heard'

The post remained online for over an hour and gained traction on American platforms, reaching roughly half a million views.

APRIL 13, 2026ByYEHUDA SHLEZINGER, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
MK Zvika Fogel leads a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah, March 15, 2026.

Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount, says he feels like the ‘owner’ of holy site, Jordan condemns trip

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he feels like the “owner” of the Temple Mount and vows expanded Jewish access, as Jordan condemns the visit.

APRIL 12, 2026ByKESHET NEEV, REUTERS
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount alongside Rabbi Elisha Wolfson, calling to expand Jewish worship at holy site, Sunday, April 12, 2026.

One month of war uncertainty leaves Israel’s political map unchanged - poll

The poll further found that 51% of Israelis do not trust US President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran in a way that would preserve Israel’s interests.

MARCH 27, 2026ByMOSHE COHEN
A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

Death penalty bill expected for final vote next week after Knesset panel approves outline

The bill stipulates that a terrorist who intentionally kills a person as part of an act of terrorism will be sentenced to death, with the sentencing not requiring a unanimous verdict.

MARCH 25, 2026ByKESHET NEEV
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir at the Knesset committee discussing the death penalty law.

Imported Palestinian produce contains dangerous levels of pesticides, Health committee warns

Procedure dictates that Palestinian produce gets tested in labs before going to market. In practice, the toxic produce is sent to Israeli shelves several days before lab results even come back.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByDR. ITAY GAL, AVRAHAM BLOCH
Palestinian farmers picking cucumbers in the plains of the town of Beit Furik, east of the city of Nablus in the West Bank. on June 26, 2022.

MK Son Har-Melech, dozens of activists cross border fence into Gaza Strip

The Otzma Yehudit MK has said in a statement published by Nachala that "Gaza is ours forever."

FEBRUARY 20, 2026ByLARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF
MK Limor Son Har-Melech, together with dozens of activists from the Nahala movement, crossed the border fence into the Gaza Strip. February 19.

Former PM Naftali Bennett won't boycott Ben-Gvir or Smotrich, leaked recordings reveal

In addition to saying he would not boycott the far-right ministers, Bennett was heard in the recordings describing Ben-Gvir as a "very unserious person" and Smotrich as "very combative."

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByKESHET NEEV
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett attends a Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem, February 17, 2026

Israel should enact the Ben-Gvir death penalty law - opinion

Murder rates continue to rise, not just since the October 7 massacre, and Israel cannot afford to be lenient if it wishes to survive.

FEBRUARY 17, 2026ByALEX STERNBERG
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir during a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on November 10, 2025.