Former Ofra Resident Arkadi Motter Joins Moshe Feiglin’s Zehut Party as Russian-Speaking Leader

Just three months before Israel’s pivotal elections, Moshe Feiglin’s Zehut party continues to strengthen its ranks following the recent addition of Dr. Michael Ben Ari. In an exclusive interview on the current affairs program "HaMizgor" by Olam Katan, Feiglin revealed a surprising new recruit: Arkadi Motter, a well-known television personality and analyst from Channel 9, who will serve as the party’s head of staff and candidate representing the Russian-speaking community in Israel.

Motter, a former resident of the West Bank settlement Ofra in the Binyamin region, is recognized for his unique blend of nationalist values, deep connection to the settlement movement, and significant media influence. Zehut aims to expand beyond its traditional base by appealing directly to the approximately one million Russian-speaking immigrants from the former Soviet Union, many of whom resonate with the party’s free-market economic stance, anti-bureaucracy agenda, and firm political positions.

Feiglin’s team expressed strong satisfaction with Motter’s addition, emphasizing that his combination of settlement roots and public recognition within the Russian-speaking community could be a game-changer in the upcoming elections. They pledged to closely monitor the evolving political landscape and remain committed to securing a victory for the national camp.