Otzma Yehudit
Who are the high-profile names making their way into politics for the first time? - explainer
Alongside veteran politicians, several high-profile figures with notable personal and political stories will enter parliament. These are the names to know.
'He sent them to the polls': Likud activists blame Ben-Gvir for galvanizing Arab voters
Likud MKs deny that they Yashar members asking them to defect, Eisenkot sets coalition principles
Liberman rejects possibility of sitting with Arab parties, bloc leaders hold coalition talks
Netanyahu may seek broad national government after election, sources in Ben-Gvir's camp believe
Sources close to Itamar Ben-Gvir say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's shift in messaging suggests he may prefer a broader coalition, potentially leaving Otzma Yehudit outside the government.
Maariv pollster analyzes election race, Likud challenges, and threshold battles
Dr. Menachem Lazar analyzed the latest Maariv poll, saying smaller parties remain in a close battle for survival while Likud faces challenges from within its own political bloc.
Israeli polls split on 2026 Knesset election possibilities, as Yashar, Likud vie for primacy - poll
The bloc averages also show no clear outcome: Netanyahu’s bloc, including Winter, stands at 53.6 seats, compared with 53.4 for the Zionist opposition bloc.
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."
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.
Haredi Public party reveals first woman in Israel's history running for Knesset with a haredi party
Dr. Nechumi Yaffe is a researcher in political psychology at Tel Aviv University, who has been working with the haredi sector for several years.
'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.
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.
Likud MK Tally Gotliv to run with Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit in upcoming election
The party's statement said that Gotliv must continue to vote with the Likud in the current 25th Knesset, but can run on Otzma Yehudit's ticket for the 26th Knesset election.
Ben-Gvir unveils 'Disengagement 710' Gaza voluntary emigration plan ahead of elections
The plan calls for establishing a dedicated government ministry, reaching agreements with destination countries, creating regulated emigration pathways, and providing assistance packages.
