Former MK Tzvika Fogel Criticizes Itamar Ben-Gvir After Leaving Otzma Yehudit

Following his departure from the Otzma Yehudit party, Knesset Member Tzvika Fogel has publicly criticized party leader and Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Fogel, who currently chairs the Knesset's National Security Committee, stated on social media platform X that Ben-Gvir informed him that Fogel's "state-oriented approach" was not compatible with the party's desired composition for the upcoming Knesset.

Fogel clarified that his decision to leave was not motivated by a desire for a ministerial position in the next government, contrary to some reports. He explained that Ben-Gvir had called him and indicated an intention to form a list with a "different character" for the next election, which did not align with Fogel's preferred political methodology.

In a previous post on the day of his resignation, Fogel expressed gratitude for his service in the Knesset and as chairman of the National Security Committee. He stated that the path for his continued work in the Knesset or a future government was not feasible as planned, leading to his decision not to run in the 26th Knesset with Otzma Yehudit, emphasizing that his "mission continues."