Otzma Yehudit
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Otzma Yehudit, translated into English and compared across sources. 36 recent stories.
Polls Show Bennett Slumps to Single Digits as Likud Leads
Two new polls show Likud leading and Naftali Bennett falling sharply, including a Channel 14 survey that gives his party 9 seats. Gadi Eisenkot remains competitive in both seat co…
Ben Gvir Plans Unusual Public Endorsements in Likud Primary Race
People close to Itamar Ben Gvir plan to publicly support right-wing candidates in Likud’s primaries, according to Army Radio. The effort would target figures including Tali Gottli…
Demolition Order Issued for Unauthorized Road Built Near Ilut Expansion Plan
An unauthorized road built in the Jezreel Valley as part of the Ilut expansion dispute was stopped and ordered demolished. After residents complained, MK Zvika Fogel asked enforce…
Haifa Pride Police Plan to Bar Anti-Ben Gvir Shirts, Despite Police Chief's Stance
Police officers in Israel’s Coastal District said they would bar anti-Ben Gvir shirts from Haifa’s Pride parade on Thursday. The comments, captured in recordings, appear to confli…
Haredi boycott forces cancellation of coalition leaders’ meeting
The coalition leaders’ meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening was canceled after Aryeh Deri and Moshe Gafni refused to attend. The move reflects a deepening crisis over the draft l…
IDF Strikes Armed Militant Cell in Southern Lebanon After Spotting Threat Near Troops
The IDF said it struck an armed militant cell in southern Lebanon on Wednesday evening after spotting it near Israeli troops. The military framed the attack as part of an ongoing…
Coalition crisis deepens as Gafni skips leaders’ meeting
Coalition leaders are meeting Tuesday night to try to agree on an election date, but the crisis with the ultra-Orthodox parties is worsening. Moshe Gafni said he will not attend…
Ministers Back Ben Gvir’s Lebanon Call, Blast Trump Talks With Iran
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu backed Itamar Ben Gvir’s call to “ignite Lebanon” and said Beirut must answer for Hezbollah. He also condemned Trump administration talks with Ir…
Ben Gvir rules out renewed alliance with Smotrich, says Itamar Ben Gvir can grow stronger alone
Itamar Ben Gvir said he will not run again with Bezalel Smotrich, arguing that a merger would weaken the right-wing bloc. He said Otzma Yehudit should run independently and could…
Muezzin Bill Becomes Test of Possible Haredi-Arab Voting Alignment
A proposed bill to restrict mosque loudspeakers is being treated as a test of whether Haredi and Arab factions in the Knesset have any hidden deal. Degel HaTorah denies such an ar…
Trump's Iran Deal Shakes Israel's Strategy and Netanyahu's Political Calculus
The article says Trump’s Iran deal is a strategic and political blow for Israel and a warning that even close American support can evaporate. It argues Israel should now press har…
Eisenkot Leads Bennett in New Poll-of-Polls, but Opposition Still Falls Short of a Majority
Globs’ new poll-of-polls shows Eisenkot ahead of Bennett and Likud still leading, but the opposition generally remains short of a solo majority. Only one survey gives the non-Arab…
Poll Finds Most Israelis Want Netanyahu to Quit Before Next Election
A Channel 13 poll says 58% of Israelis want Benjamin Netanyahu to quit before the next election. The survey also found broad dissatisfaction with the outgoing government and showe…
Writer says Jewish unity should outweigh right-wing politics in response to Kalman Libeskind
Ishay David responds to Kalman Libeskind by arguing that Jewish unity matters more than right-wing politics. He criticizes the current coalition and Religious Zionist leadership o…
Ben Gvir and Deri trade blistering accusations over police treatment of Haredi protesters
Aryeh Deri and Itamar Ben Gvir exchanged fierce public attacks after police violence against Haredi protesters in Bnei Brak and on Route 4. The dispute centers on responsibility f…
New poll shows Likud tied with Gadi Eisenkot’s party as coalition weakens
A Maariv poll puts Likud and Gadi Eisenkot’s Yeshar! party in a tie for first place with 21 seats each. The coalition falls to 49 seats, while the opposition reaches 61 without th…
Netanyahu’s Likud Holds Lead in Channel 14 Poll Despite Iran Deal Backlash
A Channel 14 poll released Thursday night shows Benjamin Netanyahu and Likud still leading despite criticism over the US-Iran deal. The survey gives the right-wing bloc a majority…
Bennett and Lapid Hold Urgent Unity Meeting After Poll Drop
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid convened an urgent Thursday meeting in Ra’anana with Yesh Atid lawmakers and Bennett’s candidates after a sharp poll drop. The alliance fell from 23…
New poll shows Eisenkot surging to 20 seats as Bennett and Lapid fall to 17
A Channel 13 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar rising to 20 seats, while Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid’s party falls to 17. Likud leads with 22 seats, and the opposition bloc rea…
Ben-Gvir’s Stun-Granade Warning Sparks Satirical Criticism
A Sroogim satirical video attacked Itamar Ben-Gvir after he said stun grenades should be limited to exceptional cases. Ariel Sharfer argued the move would weaken police against vi…
Haredi boycott forces coalition to pull bills from Knesset agenda
A Haredi voting boycott has disrupted Knesset committees and forced the coalition to pull bills, including funding for Sdot Negev and a terrorism-incitement bill. The standoff is…
Yariv Oppenheimer says he will focus on settler violence, outposts and Arab community issues
Yariv Oppenheimer, running on the Democrats list, said he would prioritize fighting settler violence, evacuating outposts and addressing Arab community issues. He also criticized…
Makalef Accuses Smotrich of Exploiting Fallen Soldiers to Stir Hatred
United Torah Judaism MK Uri Maklef said the parties were coordinated on the enlistment fight and that rabbis ordered leaving the coalition. He also launched a harsh attack on Fina…
Supreme Court to Hear Bid Over Registration of "Jewish Israel" Party
Israel's Supreme Court will hold an expanded-panel hearing on July 5 over whether to block the registration of the "Jewish Israel" party. The case has been pending for more than t…
Coalition law advances benefits for government-friendly media owner, report says
A Knesset committee debate exposed that Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi drafted wording for an objection to his media bill. The bill, advanced before elections, is said to gr…
Ben Gvir Rejects Renewed Alliance With Smotrich, Urges Separate Runs
Itamar Ben Gvir says he does not want a renewed alliance with Bezalel Smotrich's party. He argues that Smotrich should run separately in a sectoral list, while Otzma Yehudit shoul…
Israeli officials blast reported U.S.-Iran deal as dangerous and incomplete
A senior Israeli official denounced the expected U.S.-Iran agreement as a “shocking” deal that gives Iran money, preserves nuclear and missile threats, and could limit Israel in L…
Cabinet Panel Postpones Bill to Repeal Gaza Disengagement Restrictions
Israel's ministerial committee on legislation delayed debate on a bill to repeal Gaza disengagement restrictions, after a request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The bill…
Israeli politics grows more personal, especially on the center-left
An opinion article says Israel’s party system is fragmenting ahead of the 2026 elections, with the center-left especially driven by personality-based alliances. It contrasts that…
Globs Poll of Polls Shows Rare Tie for Second-Largest Bloc
Globes’ latest poll-of-polls shows Likud leading with 25 seats and a first-time tie between two blocs at 19 seats each. The coalition is at 53 seats overall, while the non-Arab op…
Poll Puts Eisenkot Ahead of Bennett in Opposition Leadership Race
An N12 poll says Gadi Eisenkot is seen as a stronger prime ministerial candidate than Naftali Bennett and is preferred to lead a joint opposition list. The survey also found skept…
Bill to Repeal Gaza Disengagement Restrictions Heads to Ministers Committee
A bill by MK Limor Son Har-Melech will be discussed Sunday by Israel’s Ministerial Committee for Legislation. It seeks to repeal the legal ban on Israelis in Gaza, following the e…
Ben Gvir’s Jaffa Tour Sparks Political Propaganda Allegations
Attorney Shahar Ben Meir petitioned Israel’s Central Elections Committee chair against National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over a video from a police tour in Jaffa. The pet…
Muezzin Bill Set for Vote Next Week as Otzma Yehudit Says Ballot Will Test the “Gafni-Tibi Deal”
The Knesset plenum is expected to vote next week on the Muezzin Bill, promoted by Otzma Yehudit and advanced by Itamar Ben Gvir and Tzvika Fogel. The vote comes amid claims of coo…
Sovereignty movement urges Netanyahu government to extend Israeli rule before elections
The Sovereignty Movement held a Thursday conference calling for Israeli sovereignty in the West Bank before the elections. Co-chairs Yehudit Katsover and Nadia Matar said public s…
Polls Show Likud Still First, Eisenkot Surges as Bennett Slips
New Kan 11 and Channel 13 polls show Likud still first, Gadi Eisenkot surging, and Naftali Bennett slipping. Both polls leave the current coalition at 53 seats, short of a majorit…