Ben-Gvir Secures Otzma Yehudit Parliamentary Seat for Tally Gotliv
Far-right leader Itamar Ben-Gvir has allocated a second Knesset slot for Tally Gotliv following her departure from the Likud party.
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Far-right leader Itamar Ben-Gvir has allocated a second Knesset slot for Tally Gotliv following her departure from the Likud party.
The Likud party confirmed that MK Tally Gotliv will continue voting with Likud in the current Knesset but will run on the Otzma Yehudit ticket for the upcoming 26th Knesset election.
Recent polling indicates shifts in Israel's political landscape, with New Hope and Otzma Yehudit gaining seats while Netanyahu's Likud party declines ahead of potential elections.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir claims that eight Likud ministers and Knesset members have expressed interest in joining the Otzma Yehudit party, attributing their interest to Otzma's strong poll numbers.
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Legislation initiated by the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, which seeks to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of certain offenses, has advanced to a final vote in Israel's parliament, drawing mounting criticism from opponents and rights groups.
Legislation initiated by the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, which seeks to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of certain offenses, has advanced to a final vote in Israel's parliament, drawing mounting criticism from opponents and rights groups.
Far-right politician Tally Gotliv has been moved to second place on the Otzma Yehudit party's Knesset election list, following a voluntary demotion by Yitzhak Wasserlauf.
Israeli far-right leader Itamar Ben-Gvir criticized the Likud party for delaying the procedural transfer of lawmaker Tally Gotliv to the Otzma Yehudit faction, warning against media distractions and demanding immediate action.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir faces mounting pressure from the Likud party after announcing that his Otzma Yehudit faction will run independently, while rival factions Smotrich and Feiglin hold merger talks.
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Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir has stated his party will not run with Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party in the upcoming Israeli elections, citing fundamental differences and appealing to distinct voter bases.

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The Knesset is advancing a controversial law, initiated by the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, that would impose the death penalty on Palestinians, drawing increasing criticism from opponents and human rights organizations.
Knesset member Tally Gotliv announced her departure from Likud to run on the far-right Otzma Yehudit ticket led by Itamar Ben-Gvir in the upcoming Israeli legislative elections.
Gotliv added she remains "loyal to the Likud and the prime minister," but stated that she would consider an offer to join Otzma Yehudit.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu advocates for a coalition between Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionist Party to secure a right-wing government, while Itamar Ben-Gvir publicly resists the move.
Ahead of the election, Israel's Otzma Yehudit party is positioning itself to attract dissatisfied voters from Likud and Shas, while opposing a potential broad coalition.
Yoaz Hendel sharply criticized Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's performance and abilities, stating that Otzma Yehudit has become 'Jewish weakness'.
"It will take us years to repair the political and strategic damage that Netanyahu created," Lapid claimed, while Otzma Yehudit MK Zvika Fogel blames Trump for "wimping out."
An Otzma Yehudit spokesperson confirmed that a Knesset committee is expected to approve a death penalty bill for its final plenum readings.