Itamar Ben Gvir Confirms Otzma Yehudit Will Run Independently in Upcoming Elections

Following a report by Srugim about a rift between Itamar Ben Gvir, leader of Otzma Yehudit, and potential right-wing allies, Ben Gvir's team has officially confirmed the party's decision to run alone in the next elections. According to sources close to the minister, Otzma Yehudit will focus solely on securing the right-wing bloc without engaging in negotiations or alliances with other right-wing parties such as Religious Zionism led by Bezalel Smotrich or Zehut led by Moshe Feiglin.

This confirmation follows Ben Gvir's directive to his advisors and staff to avoid any contact or responses to proposals from these parties regarding political mergers or technical blocs. Despite initial talks in recent weeks, Ben Gvir refused to continue discussions, reinforcing the party's independent stance.

The announcement aligns with Ben Gvir's statements at the Israel Hayom conference, where he claimed Otzma Yehudit appeals to a broader audience than Religious Zionism. Currently, Otzma Yehudit is maintaining its usual operations and rejecting cooperation with other political institutions, signaling a clear strategy to run solo in the upcoming elections.