Otzma Yehudit

Ben-Gvir-backed 'muezzin bill' to limit mosque loudspeakers passes preliminary Knesset reading

The bill's proposal argues that in many Muslim countries there are clear restrictions on noise levels, and "some countries have almost entirely prohibited the use of loudspeaker systems in mosques."

The White Mosque in Ramla, central Israel. June 10, 2026; Illustrative.
A LIKUD supporter waves the party’s flag at a gathering, a show of grassroots loyalty which has long defined the movement, even as critics say its primaries have reshaped, and at times distorted, who rises within its ranks.

Likud, Netanyahu dropping in public eyes amid Iran war, contentious legislation - poll

 Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 18, 2024

Gov’t secretary says contentious haredi draft bill will pass, coalition soon to secure majority

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a Jerusalem Day event, May 14, 2026; illustrative.

Over half of Israelis want PM Netanyahu to retire from politics, not run in Knesset election - poll


Yair Netanyahu: 'High Court and prosecutor's office destroying the country'

Netanyahu shared the words of Dr. Michael Ben-Ari, a former Knesset member of Otzma Yehudit, who was disqualified from running for the Knesset due to incitement to racism.

Yair Netanyahu

The rabbi's bill was a litmus test - analysis

Despite the sparks that flew on Wednesday, the rabbi bill itself is unlikely to destabilize the government in coming days.

 Shas leader MK Aryeh Deri at a party meeting, in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 30, 2023.

'Shifa should become October 7 museum': Gaza resettlement caucus convenes

Knesset members attended a meeting regarding the resettlement of the Gaza Strip as outlined by Zionist goals of Jewish settlement in all of Israel.

 Right-wing Israelis march in support of settlements in the Gaza Strip, February 29, 2024

Israeli government in danger as Ben-Gvir, Smotrich refuse Gaza ceasefire deal

Later, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid slammed their statements, calling them a betrayal to national security.

(L-R) National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich

Israeli public wants elections, KAN poll shows

The poll also revealed that a near majority of the public supports a ground operation against Hezbollah in the North.

 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

Bill proposal to define Hebron-area settlements as part of the Negev passes preliminary vote

At issue is a bill from 1991 that formed the Negev Development Authority, which is part of the Ministry of the Negev, Galilee and National Resilience.

Soldiers overlook the Hebron region in 2014

Otzma Yehudit MK: 'The hostages can only be released through military action'

Otzma Yehudit MK stands firm: No surrender deal for hostages, calls for military action to ensure return and warns against Hamas manipulation.

 Yitzhak Kreuzer

Ben-Gvir, Arbel clash on WhatsApp over criticism of Attorney General

Ben-Gvir responded in bold letters, "I understand that you are busy flattering the attorney general – maybe one day you will be appointed a judge – but the truth cannot be concealed.

 MEMBERS OF THE opposition react during a past speech by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in the Knesset.

Likud regains some ground, Gantz maintains lead in new poll

On opposite sides of the political spectrum, both Religious Zionism and the Labor Party have slipped beneath the minimum threshold to enter the Knesset. 

 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Cabinet minister Benny Gantz during a press conference in the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv , Israel , 28 October 2023.

Israeli minister launches attack on Netanyahu, calls to resettle Gaza

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf claimed that "total victory" over Hamas would require Jewish resettlement in the Gaza Strip.

 Negev and the Galilee Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf attends a lobby to strengthen the Galilee at the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, June 26, 2023.