Otzma Yehudit

Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll

The opposition had been standing at 60 seats, at the cusp of a majority, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition remained at 50 seats. The Arab parties, meanwhile, stand at 10 seats.

Opposition head Yair Lapid arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court on a petition against the transfer of funds to ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026
A man lights a cigarette with fire from a burning picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Israelis rally in support of the nationwide protests happening in Iran, in Holon, Israel, January 14, 2026.

Majority of Israelis favor joint US-Israel action against Iran - poll

Knesset members attend a plenum hearing, October 29, 2025; illustrative.

Despite turbulent week, demand for commission of inquiry, bloc map remain stable - poll

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ministers at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 8, 2025.

Bennett surges to 22 seats as Likud falls, opposition inches toward forming gov't - poll


Ministers call for Gaza resettlement during Sukkot rally

The camp included a few dozen Sukkot, with a large central Sukkah designated as the "Sukkah of Revival" (Sukkat Hatkums).

 The stage at the Preparing to Settle in Gaza festival near Be'eri, October 21, 2024.

Ben-Gvir threatens to boycott coalition if ceasefire is signed

The statement came at the conclusion of an "urgent" party meeting, which Ben-Gvir held after reports emerged that the prime minister was considering a 21-day ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, on September 11, 2024

Israeli ministers call for relocation of northern Gaza civilians to combat Hamas

A group of 27 Israeli ministers and MKs urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to implement a plan relocating northern Gaza civilians to combat Hamas.

 Palestinians walk next to a destroyed Mosque from an Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip, on September 9, 2024

Otzma Yehudit joins UTJ in threat to boycott Knesset plenum this week

Lapid cancels diplomatic US trip to attend plenum

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir at a conference called "Israel's Return to the Temple Mount," at the Knesset on July 24, 2024.

Ben-Gvir and the Temple Mount: What is he doing and why is he doing it? - analysis

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's provocative Temple Mount statements are a calculated move to maintain political relevance and leverage within his coalition, despite potential risks.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir during his visit to Temple Mount on 18.7.2024

Otzma Yehudit slams Shin Bet head in newspaper ad

In the letter, Bar said that the phenomenon had worsened partly due to Jewish terrorists feeling that they had “backing” from certain members of the government.

 Otzma Yehudit leader and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on June 3, 2024

President Isaac Herzog 'appreciates me very much,' Ben-Gvir says after Herzog speaks to protesters

In his comments, Ben-Gvir noted that Herzog is allegedly satisfied by Otzma Yehudit MKs despite political disagreements. 

  Head of the Otzma Yehudit party MK Itamar Ben Gvir and members of the party meet with Israeli president Isaac Herzog at the President's Residence in Jerusalem on November 10, 2022.

President Herzog, anti-Bibi protesters argue Kahanism in Israeli government

President Herzog responds to demonstrators calling on him to do more for the hostages and to denounce Itamar Ben-Gvir.

 President Isaac Herzog.

Opposition strikes down coalition law after Otzma Yehudit absent from plenum

Israel's government removed the next three bills from the plenum's agenda after realizing they no longer had a majority.

 Yesh Atid MK Yair Lapid speaks at the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, on August 14, 2024

Otmza Yehudit, Shas resume spat as Knesset convenes for special recess session

The plenum may convene during the Knesset's summer recess following a special process initiated by either the government or a group of at least 25 Knesset members.

 (L-R): Otzma Yehduit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir and Shas head Arye Deri, seen in the Knesset plenum (illustrative)