Otzma Yehudit
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Otzma Yehudit, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Right-Wing Advisor Warns Netanyahu: Without Change, Right May Lose Elections
Right-wing advisor Asaf Fasi warned Prime Minister Netanyahu that without forming a new right-wing party, the right risks losing votes to centrist parties and ultimately the elect…
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar Party Leads Likud as Ofer Winter Enters Politics, Dethroning Smotrich
A Channel 12 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party leading Likud, with Ofer Winter's new party crossing the electoral threshold and pushing Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism…
Ex-IDF Chief Gantz's Yisrael Atid Tops Poll, Netanyahu's Likud Second, Bennett Third
A Channel 12 poll shows former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Atid leading with 24 seats, ahead of Netanyahu's Likud at 22 and Bennett's Yachdav at 15. Various scenarios involv…
Netanyahu Refuses to Share Stage with Itamar Ben-Gvir at Altalena Ceremony
At the Altalena ship ceremony, Prime Minister Netanyahu refused to appear alongside National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, signaling possible post-election political shifts. Ben-Gvi…
Itamar Ben-Gvir Warns Against Government Including Gadi Eizenkot, Citing Security Risks
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir condemned former Defense Minister Gadi Eizenkot, warning that including him in a government with Netanyahu would jeopardize rig…
Right-Wing Coalition Launches V26 Campaign to Boost Voter Turnout Ahead of Israeli Elections
Ahead of Israel's upcoming elections, right-wing leaders including Yossi Dagan have launched the V26 campaign to boost voter turnout in low-participation areas. Building on the su…
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Allowed to Speak at Police Volunteer Event Despite Attorney General's Objection
Israel's Central Elections Committee allowed National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to speak at a police volunteer event after he pledged not to deliver election propaganda, d…
Netanyahu Likely to Oppose Formation of Fourth Right-Wing Party Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to oppose the creation of a fourth right-wing party ahead of the 2026 elections, favoring consolidation of existing right-wing factio…
Ex-PM Aide Reveals Netanyahu Was Warned About Itamar Ben-Gvir After October 7 Attacks
Eli Feldstein, a former aide to PM Netanyahu, revealed that Netanyahu was warned about National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's risks shortly after the October 7 attacks. Thes…
Minister Amichai Eliyahu Blames Gadi Eizenkot for Military Cuts and Warns Against Palestinian Statehood
Israeli Minister Amichai Eliyahu criticized former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot for military downsizing and warned against establishing a Palestinian state, blaming past peace efforts…
Otzma Yehudit Warns Left-Wing Government Would Confiscate Civilian Gun Licenses
Otzma Yehudit released a campaign video warning that a left-wing government would revoke civilian gun licenses, undermining public security. The party credits recent reforms under…
Itamar Ben Gvir Fires Back at Amit Segal Over Government Criticism
Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir responded strongly to political commentator Amit Segal's claim that he harms Israel and should be excluded from the next government, accusing Sega…
Netanyahu Vows No Palestinian State Under His Leadership, Criticizes Opposition and Muslim Brotherhood Allies
Prime Minister Netanyahu firmly rejects the establishment of a Palestinian state under his leadership and criticizes opposition parties for aligning with the Muslim Brotherhood. H…
Israel’s Opposition Party Yisrael Beytenu Surges as Likud Primaries Conclude
As Israel approaches elections, Yisrael Beytenu surges to tie Likud with 25 seats in recent polls, while Likud remains steady after primaries. The opposition bloc leads slightly o…
Right-Wing Voters Split Over Likud Exodus and Future of West Bank Amid Political Uncertainty
Polling shows significant defections from Likud to both opposition and smaller right-wing parties, driven by differing views on the war and domestic issues. Public opinion on the…
Yoav Segalovich Nears Joining Ra'am Ahead of Party Primaries
Knesset member Yoav Segalovich is poised to join the Ra'am party and secure the second spot on its list after upcoming primaries. He and Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas have agreed on…
Otzma Yehudit Targets Disappointed Likud and Shas Voters to Challenge Netanyahu's Broad Government Plan
Otzma Yehudit is launching a campaign to attract disappointed Likud and Shas voters, opposing a broad coalition government and aiming to pressure Netanyahu internally.
Eizenkot's Yesh Atid Leads with 26 Seats in New Mandate Poll, Ben Gvir Gains Support
A new Maariv poll shows Yesh Atid leading with 26 seats, Likud at 20, and Ben Gvir's Otzma Yehudit gaining strength with 9 seats, while coalition parties hold only 49 seats in tot…
Gadi Eizenkot's Party Gains Momentum as Opposition Nears Majority in New Israeli Poll
A recent Israeli poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's party gaining seats and leading Netanyahu in prime minister preference, with the opposition nearing a governing majority. Likud loses g…
Israeli Reservists Prioritize Draft Equality Ahead of October Elections
Ahead of Israel's October elections, reservists prioritize equal military conscription, especially of ultra-Orthodox Jews, as a decisive voting issue. A survey shows strong suppor…
Itamar Ben Gvir Condemns Supreme Court Over Blocking Closure of Army Radio Station
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir condemned the Israeli Supreme Court for blocking the government's decision to close Galei Tzahal, accusing it of undermining democracy…
Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter’s New Party Could Win Four Knesset Seats, Impacting Right-Wing Bloc
A new poll shows that if Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter forms a party, it could win four Knesset seats, reducing right-wing parties' mandates. Without Winter, Yashar leads…
Opposition Maintains Lead as Joint Arab List Alters Israeli Political Landscape
A recent Israel Hayom poll shows Yesh Atid leading with 23 seats and Likud falling to 22. The united Arab list rises to 8 seats, affecting bloc majorities. The right-wing bloc hol…
Likud MKs Draw Red Line Against Replacing Right-Wing Coalition Partners After Primaries
After the Likud primaries, MKs elected to realistic list positions warned Netanyahu against replacing current right-wing coalition partners with opposition parties. This follows I…
C14 Voters Support Itamar Ben Gvir Adding May Golan to Otzma Yehudit List
After May Golan was relegated to a low position on the Likud list, a C14 poll found 67% support for Itamar Ben Gvir adding her to Otzma Yehudit. This follows reports of talks betw…
Balad Leader Sami Abu Shahadeh Criticizes Mansour Abbas, Open to Cooperation with Gantz
Sami Abu Shahadeh, Balad chairman, criticized Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas for blocking an earlier Arab joint list formation and expressed openness to cooperating with Benny Gantz u…
Netanyahu and Smotrich Coordinate to Secure Right-Wing Votes Through Likud Reserved Slots
Likud is considering using reserved slots from Netanyahu's list to help right-wing parties like Religious Zionism pass the electoral threshold, replicating a 2021 strategy to cons…
Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar Party Widens Lead Over Netanyahu's Likud in New Poll
A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar party leading with 26 seats, ahead of Netanyahu's Likud at 23. Netanyahu's coalition gains seats but remains behind the opposition bloc. Ei…
Right-Wing Alliances Could Prevent Vote Splitting Ahead of Israeli Elections
After Likud's primaries, the party is shifting toward a moderate right-wing stance, risking vote splitting on the far right. Strategic alliances are proposed: Ofer Winter and Noam…
Merav Ben Ari Criticizes Netanyahu's Tenure and Defends Yair Lapid Amid Election Challenges
Merav Ben Ari criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's lengthy tenure and called for younger leadership while defending Yair Lapid's relevance. She acknowledged recent poll stabiliza…
Netanyahu Secures Control Over Likud Primaries Amid Internal Party Struggles
Benjamin Netanyahu exerted strong control over the August 2026 Likud primaries, using reserved list spots and influence to sideline rivals and shape the party’s future. Despite in…
Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael Party Leads Knesset Poll, Smotrich’s Religious Zionism Gains
A Kantar poll shows Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael party leading with 24 seats, ahead of Likud’s 23, while Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism party gains one seat. The coalition holds…
Likud Spokesman Confirms Netanyahu Discussed Reserved Seats with Candidates Ahead of 2026 Elections
New Poll Shows Netanyahu's Likud Gains While Seven Parties Fail to Pass Threshold
A new poll shows Netanyahu's Likud gaining a seat to 31, with other major parties also increasing their mandates. Seven parties, including Zehut and Balad, fail to cross the elect…
Bennett's Party Nears Electoral Threshold with Only Six Seats in New Poll
A new poll shows Naftali Bennett's 'Together' party near the electoral threshold with six seats, while Netanyahu's Likud leads with 32 seats. The right-wing bloc holds a solid maj…
Idit Silman Falls Short in Likud Primaries After Political Rise and Fall
Idit Silman, former coalition chair in the Bennett-Lapid government, failed to secure a Knesset seat in the recent Likud primaries, receiving 17,850 votes but ranking 25th. Despit…
Netanyahu Surges as Right-Wing Bloc Strengthens in New Israeli Poll
A Channel 14 poll shows Netanyahu’s Likud leading with 32 seats and the right-wing bloc holding a strong majority of 63 seats. Gadi Eisenkot’s Yisrael party is second with 24 seat…
Energy Minister Eli Cohen Tops Likud Primaries with Unexpected Vote Surge
Energy Minister Eli Cohen won first place in the Likud primaries with 46,224 votes, surpassing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Cohen's broad support network and media presence helped…
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen Secures Top 14 Spot in Likud Primaries
Deputy Minister Almog Cohen, formerly of Otzma Yehudit, secured a top 14 spot in the Likud primaries despite a late campaign launch, surprising many and earning praise from party…
Minister May Golan Criticizes Likud Leadership After Primary Defeat, May Join Otzma Yehudit
Minister May Golan, defeated in the Likud primaries and finishing 23rd on the list, accused the Prime Minister's office of undermining her for being "too right-wing." She may join…
Right-Wing Backlash Erupts Over Likud Primary Results, Netanyahu Faces Criticism
The Likud primaries have provoked anger among right-wing voters due to Tali Gottlieb's low ranking and May Golan's exclusion, leading some to consider voting for other right-wing…
Minister Itzhak Vissaroff Surprises Audience with Singing at Northern Israel Event
Minister Itzhak Vissaroff of Otzma Yehudit surprised attendees by singing alongside Sarit Hadad at a summer concert in Shlomi, northern Israel. The event occurred ahead of the upc…
Netanyahu Plans Major Campaign to Reshape Right-Wing Political Map After Primaries
After the Likud primaries and appeals, Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to launch a campaign pressuring right-wing parties to unite, withdraw, or join Likud to avoid vote splitting…
Netanyahu Considers Reserving Knesset Seat for Former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon After Likud Primaries
After the Likud primaries, Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering offering a reserved Knesset seat to former Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon, who remains a strong figure on economi…
Only Two Women Among Top 20 in Likud Primaries as 94.2% Votes Counted
With 94.2% of votes counted in the Likud primaries, only two women are in the top 20, while new candidate Almog Cohen ranks eighth.
Ex-General Ofer Winter’s New Party Weakens Religious Zionism, Boosts Opposition Bloc
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter’s new party fails to pass the electoral threshold but significantly weakens the Religious Zionism party, reducing the right-wing coalition to…
Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! Leads with 24 Seats as Third Bloc Collapses, Shas Stagnates
A Channel 12 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! party leading with 24 seats, ahead of Likud’s 22. The third bloc fails to cross the electoral threshold, while Shas remains stagnan…
MK Tali Gottlieb Clashes with Host Over Political Standing and Loyalty to Likud
MK Tali Gottlieb defended her role and loyalty to Likud during a contentious interview on i24NEWS, rejecting claims she harms the party and denying plans to defect to other right-…
