Israel’s far-right Ben Gvir seeks new ground in election
Itamar Ben Gvir's divisive influence shows no sign of waning, with polls projecting his Otzma Yehudit party to win eight or nine of parliament's 120 seats.
Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir is making significant strides in his election campaign, distributing gun-shaped keychains to high school students and threatening to "put to death" a Palestinian inmate in a promotional video. Ben Gvir, who has been convicted of multiple charges including supporting a terror organization and incitement to racism, is now the leader of Otzma Yehudit, a party that is set to win between eight and nine seats in the 120-member parliament.
His stance includes encouraging Palestinians to leave the occupied West Bank and Gaza, as well as enforcing the death penalty on those convicted of deadly attacks against Israelis. With an expected close vote and over half a million young Israelis voting for the first time, Ben Gvir's divisive influence continues to grow, with his supporters praising his strong stance and ability to speak openly.
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