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.

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

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

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


Election Night: Netanyahu's bloc overtakes opposition, but both fall short of majority

Eisenkot declares victory as opposition bloc leads Netanyahu's, but neither have clear path to majority • Arab parties skyrocket as Netanyahu's right-wing partners fall

 Billboard encouraging to cast their votes, in Tel Aviv during Election Day, October 27, 2026.

Election Day: A complete guide to Israel’s political parties and what they stand for

The Jerusalem Post has prepared a series of explainers breaking down the platforms, leaders, and main positions of the main parties running in the election.

Campaign posters featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot are seen in Tel Aviv, October 22, 2026

WATCH: Israel is 'Jewish territory,' gov't must send Gazans to France per Trump plan, Ben-Gvir says

Ben-Gvir’s far-right Otzma Yehudit party has been a key member of Netanyahu’s coalition. Recent polling has projected Otzma Yehudit to win approximately eight seats in the next Knesset.

Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks to 'The Jerusalem Post' October 21, 2026

Eisenkot leads Netanyahu but deadlock looms, election polls show two days before Israelis vote

The average gap between the two major blocs stands at 4.5 seats, with neither reaching the 61-seat majority needed to form a government.

(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Ben-Gvir to 'Post': Netanyahu should stand with me rather than Eisenkot -interview

“Netanyahu needs to stand with me on the Right and pursue a full, full right-wing government. Only that way will we be able to save the State of Israel," Ben-Gvir told the 'Post' in an interview.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in the Jerusalem Post studio, October 21, 2026.

Smotrich says Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir previously backed Knesset coalition with Ra'am that he shut down

Smotrich also said that he would not rule out forming a government with prime ministerial candidate Gadi Eisenkot, but not at the cost of boycotting his partners in the right-wing bloc.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich

'I love you': Ben-Gvir confronts Netanyahu over efforts to keep him out of government

Despite their close partnership throughout the current government's term, Netanyahu appears to be distancing himself from Ben-Gvir ahead of the upcoming elections.

Prime Minister Netanyahu sits with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Defense Minister Israel Katz as the Knesset votes on the Basic Law: Torah Study bill, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Ben-Gvir surges in polls as election campaign exposes deep divisions in Israel

The contrasting reactions to Ben-Gvir's campaign visit to Ramla offered a glimpse into Israel's deeply polarized society as his far-right Otzma Yehudit party surges in the polls.

Election billboards for Otzma Yehudit party and its party head Itamar Ben Gvir, in Ramat Gan. October 04, 2026.

Right-wing activists affiliated with Otzma Yehudit invade Arab Joint List Tel Aviv headquarters

The Joint List said MK Ofer Cassif intended to contact the Tel Aviv District police commander that evening to demand the swift arrest and prosecution of those involved.

An altercation between Otzma Yehudit affiliated activists and activists attending an event at the Joint List Hebrew-language headquarters, October 15, 2026.

The battle for Israel: As Netanyahu rallies the Right, Eisenkot makes his move for power

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: As Israel's election approaches, Netanyahu fights to bring right-wing voters back to Likud, while Eisenkot seeks to strengthen his claim to lead the next government.

AN ELECTION billboard featuring Gadi Eisenkot towers over campaign posters for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.