Otzma Yehudit Targets Disappointed Likud and Shas Voters to Challenge Netanyahu's Broad Government Plan

Otzma Yehudit is preparing a strategic campaign aimed at attracting disillusioned Likud voters and traditional Shas supporters ahead of upcoming elections. The party plans to launch a campaign opposing the formation of a broad coalition government, seeking to appeal to a wide range of right-leaning constituents including Haredim, religious, traditional, secular, and former combatants. Party officials believe there is potential to gain several Knesset seats by drawing votes away from both Likud and Shas, especially given past elections where right-wing voters hesitated to support parties at risk of not passing the electoral threshold.

The move comes amid significant dissatisfaction within the right-wing faction of Likud following recent primary results. Otzma Yehudit hopes that their campaign will also create internal pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from within his own party, as some Likud members and activists reportedly oppose a broad coalition government. The party’s message is inclusive of all who identify with the right side of the political spectrum, inviting them to join their ranks. This development signals a potential reshaping of right-wing alliances in Israeli politics, with Otzma Yehudit positioning itself as a key challenger to Netanyahu’s leadership and coalition plans.