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


Bennett losing ground as Eisenkot, Netanyahu neck-and-neck for upcoming elections - poll

According to the poll, if elections were held today, Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot would each lead with 23 seats, an increase of two seats for each compared with the previous poll.

Chairman of the “Together” party and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speaks during a press conference at the Knesset in Jerusalem, May 20, 2026.

Ben-Gvir rules out running with Smotrich for elections, says parties are 'fundamentally different'

The Otzma Yehudit leader said the parties appeal to different voters, warned against a unity government, and defended his policies on Gaza and security prisons.

Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir at a press conference, June 22 2026.

Netanyahu's Likud falls to lowest position since June 2025 as Eisenkot reaches new heights - poll

A new Maariv poll shows Likud at its weakest level since June 2025, while Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar reaches a record 23 seats and Bennett maintains his lead over Netanyahu in the prime ministerial race.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Knesset vote, July 16, 2026.

Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount to mark Tisha B'Av, says Jews feel like 'rightful owners'

Ben-Gvir made the trip alongside Development of the Negev and Galilee Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf, who is also a member of Oztma Yehudit.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Temple Mount, Tisha B'Av, July 23, 2026.

Ben-Gvir demands Baharav-Miara's removal to join Netanyahu's next coalition

Notably, Ben-Gvir's demand comes against the backdrop of prolonged clashes between Ben-Gvir and Baharav-Miara throughout the current government's term over a series of legal and policy issues.

National Security Minister and Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir addresses reporters at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 22, 2026

Ben-Gvir-backed 'muezzin bill' to limit mosque loudspeakers passes preliminary Knesset reading

The bill's proposal argues that in many Muslim countries there are clear restrictions on noise levels, and "some countries have almost entirely prohibited the use of loudspeaker systems in mosques."

The White Mosque in Ramla, central Israel. June 10, 2026; Illustrative.

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.

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

Fuchs dismissed comments from Haskel, who objected to the bill, and from the group of coalition lawmakers who also objected to it.

 Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 18, 2024

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

Poll: 55% of Israelis want Netanyahu to step down, as the coalition drops to 49 seats and the opposition strengthens to a majority.

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

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

The party said the alliance was born out of the understanding that the faith-based nationalist public in Israel currently "needs a strong political home." 

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.