Otzma Yehudit

Likud, Netanyahu dropping in public eyes amid Iran war, contentious legislation - poll

This is Likud’s lowest figure since August 2025, when it received 21 seats in a Maariv poll. However, the coalition bloc maintained its strength from last week at 50 seats.

A LIKUD supporter waves the party’s flag at a gathering, a show of grassroots loyalty which has long defined the movement, even as critics say its primaries have reshaped, and at times distorted, who rises within its ranks.
 Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 18, 2024

Gov’t secretary says contentious haredi draft bill will pass, coalition soon to secure majority

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a Jerusalem Day event, May 14, 2026; illustrative.

Over half of Israelis want PM Netanyahu to retire from politics, not run in Knesset election - poll

FORMER OTZMA YEHUDIT chair Michael Ben-Ari (left) and Zehut party leader Moshe Feiglin (right) agree to run in a joint list ahead of elections, Wednesday, May 7, 2026.

Zehut party leader to run in elections on joint list with ex-Otzma Yehudit chair


'Joke of the Middle East': Ben-Gvir slams Netanyahu's policy on Gaza deal

“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. 

  The man least suited for the job. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir

Ben-Gvir says chances that Otzma Yehudit returns to gov't increased after Netanyahu-Trump meeting

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

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir asks the District Court in Jerusalem to bar the showing of an expose against him, November 10, 2024

Large Israeli majority supports completing hostage deal, 20% prefer returning to war - poll

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.

Poll results on the Israeli publics opinion on completion of the hostage deal.

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.

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

Netanyahu slams MK Almog Cohen for saying IDF chief should be imprisoned

Cohen made a comment against the General Staff, calling them a "bunch of lazy donkeys."

  Otzma Yehudit MK Almog Cohen and right wing activists protest against a demonstration of Israeli-Arab students and activists against the Israeli army operation in Jenin, at the Tel Aviv University on January 30, 2023.

As Ben-Gvir quits coalition, Netanyahu plans reshuffle in government, Knesset

According to a source, the National Security Ministry and Development of the Negev and Galilee and National Resilience Ministry will likely be given to existing ministers from the Likud.

 Itamar Ben-Gvir of Otzma Yehudit party resigns from the government in Jerusalem, January 16, 2025

Otzma Yehudit members to submit letters of resignation to government on Sunday

This comes after party leader Itamar Ben-Gvir called the hostage and ceasefire deal reckless.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, on September 11, 2024

Government approves the hostage deal after seven hours of deliberation

Ministers from the Religious Zionists Party and Otzma Yehudit, as well as Likud Ministers David Amsalem and Amichai Chikli, voted against the deal.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu give a speech ahead of a cabinet meeting on December 3, 2024

Otzma Yehudit-proposed bills will not receive coalition backing until further notice

"Government bills from the National Security Ministry will be reviewed on their merits, and only urgent ones related to national security will be approved," Katz added.

 National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir attends the Knesset's plenum session. December 16, 2024.

Majority of Israelis support dismissal of Ben-Gvir after Trapped Profits Law vote - poll

Among Likud voters, opinions are divided: 35% support Ben-Gvir's dismissal, 40% oppose it, and 25% remain undecided.

 A vote at the assembly hall of the Knesset in Jerusalem, on December 31, 2024.