Far-Right Activist Mordechai David Joins Otzma Yehudit Party

Far-right activist Mordechai David announced on Monday his decision to join the Otzma Yehudit party and its youth division, alongside fellow activist Victor Shiri. The announcement was made in a joint video with Otzma Yehudit chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

David, who has become a recognizable figure among right-wing activists and on social media, stated that he is often asked about his political allegiance. He expressed his enthusiasm for joining Otzma Yehudit and leading its youth campaign for the upcoming elections, alongside Shiri. "I am happy to join with Victor Shiri to the youth division of Otzma Yehudit, and I am joining the full right-wing," David said.

David praised Ben-Gvir's performance as National Security Minister, asserting that in the past two to four years, Ben-Gvir has achieved more than previous right-wing governments did over many years. He specifically cited Ben-Gvir's policies on demolishing illegal construction in the Negev and changes in the conditions for security prisoners. "Whether it's in the Negev, thousands of homes he demolished, which no right-wing government touched for years; whether in prisons, ask people what's happening there in the prisons, it has changed completely. See what the terrorists say," David remarked.

David also commented on the ongoing friction between Ben-Gvir and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, interpreting the attempts to remove Ben-Gvir from his position as a testament to his effectiveness. "And not for nothing, the Attorney General, who is the minister she most wanted to fire? Itamar Ben-Gvir's head is always there. Why? That already tells you everything," he added.

Ben-Gvir welcomed David and Shiri, calling them a "winning force" and echoing his signature slogan, "He who believes is not afraid." Ben-Gvir highlighted his ministry's accomplishments, including stricter prison conditions, enforcement in the Negev, the establishment of civilian security teams, and a firearms reform. "We have made many changes," Ben-Gvir stated. "You mentioned, in the prisons, and the Negev, and the civilian security teams, and the firearms reform, and many, many more good things. And God willing, we will do more and more and more."

David concluded his joining statement with the slogan, "Jewish State, Jewish Power."