Itamar Ben Gvir Confirms Otzma Yehudit Keeps National Security Ministry Despite Political Split
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Srugim · Jul 5, 2026
What happened
At the Israel Hayom conference, Itamar Ben Gvir announced the split from Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party but confirmed Otzma Yehudit will retain the National Security Ministry. Smotrich criticized the judiciary and State Attorney Gali Baharav-Miara, calling for her prosecution. Benny Gantz advocated for a broad Zionist government and opposed restricting voting rights. Justice Minister Yariv Levin condemned the Supreme Court and vowed judicial reforms.
- 01Itamar Ben Gvir confirms Otzma Yehudit keeps National Security Ministry despite split from Religious Zionist Party.
- 02Ben Gvir claims Otzma Yehudit appeals beyond national-religious voters to periphery, secular, and ultra-Orthodox.
- 03Bezalel Smotrich accuses State Attorney Gali Baharav-Miara of political bias and calls for her prosecution.
- 04Benny Gantz opposes restricting ultra-Orthodox voting rights and supports a broad Zionist government.
- 05Yariv Levin labels Supreme Court dictatorial and vows to replace two-thirds of judges with conservatives.
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