Itamar Ben-Gvir
Deadlock deepens as post-deadline polls leave both blocs short of 61 Knesset seats - analysis
The deadlock has forced parties to recalibrate. If the country is headed towards yet another deadlock, the question becomes: how can it be broken?
Netanyahu may seek broad national government after election, sources in Ben-Gvir's camp believe
Arab Hadash-Ta’al, Ra’am parties sign agreement to reduce risk of lost votes
Ben-Gvir sues Eisenkot for NIS 100,000 over 'false attribution of incitement to killing, racism'
No. 15: Netanyahu's key partners and challengers shaping Israel's future
Following the October elections, the influence of these figures could change dramatically, depending on the balance of power between Netanyahu’s camp and the opposition bloc.
Israel Police delays 2025 statistical report nine months after year’s end
Nine months after the end of 2025, Israel Police have yet to release its annual statistical report, an unusual delay for which the police have not provided a detailed explanation.
Otzma Yehudit issues request for Ra'am, Abbas to be barred from 2026 Knesset elections
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, chairman of Otzma Yehudit, stated that Ra'am and Abbas were "wolves in sheep's clothing," and called them "Hamas-supporting terrorists."
FM Sa'ar: Israel to close UK consulate in east Jerusalem, expel reps. from CMCC over sanctions
Israel bans entry of 12 British officials and MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana • FM's countermeasures also include termination of British training of PA security forces in Ramallah
Otzma Yehudit places English-speaking public figure Yishai Fleisher at twelfth spot on Knesset list
"You are a man of action, a man of advocacy, and an important voice for Israel around the world. I'm proud that you're joining our Otzma Yehudit list," said Otzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Ben-Gvir tells police commissioner he will not approve officer appointments until after election
In the letter, titled “Your desire to hold a round of police officer appointments about a month and a half before elections,” Ben-Gvir noted that the election is expected to take place on October 27.
Qualifying threshold considerations - opinion
What changed on Sept. 1 was that Netanyahu, after a refusal from Ben-Gvir, managed to get Smotrich to run in a single list with Moshe Feiglin’s Zehut party.
'Not as I had planned': MK Zvika Fogel announces he will not run with Otzma Yehudit
"Regrettably, the path to continue my activities in the Knesset or in the future government is not possible as I had planned," Fogel announced on X/Twitter.
Religious Right: Slowly but surely, Israel’s right-wing is becoming the religious bloc - opinion
The Israeli Right that formed them was largely secular, nationalist, and security-minded. The Israeli Right replacing it is increasingly religious and messianic.
Tally Gotliv given second place on Otzma Yehudit's Knesset election list, Ben-Gvir announces
Initially, she was given third place on the list, but was raised to second after Yitzhak Wasserlauf volunteered to drop down one place.
