Jewish Power (Otzma Yehudit)

Otzma Yehudit, meaning "Jewish Power," is a far-right Israeli political party with a nationalist and religious ideology. The party is currently highly newsworthy due to its leader, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who serves as Israel's National Security Minister. Recent news highlights Ben-Gvir's controversial actions and statements, including celebrating the passage of a law making the death penalty a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts and releasing a video of himself taunting detained activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. These events have drawn global condemnation and underscore the party's significant influence within the current Israeli government. Analysts suggest Ben-Gvir's public persona and policies reflect a segment of Israeli society, making Otzma Yehudit a key player in contemporary Israeli politics and its hard-right trajectory.