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Otzma Yehudit Leader Appoints Former Netanyahu Strategist to Campaign Role

Itamar Ben-Gvir, leader of the Otzma Yehudit Party, announced the appointment of Ofer Golan as the party's campaign strategist ahead of upcoming elections. Golan previously served as a strategist for Netanyahu. The party has polled at around eight seats, positioning it as a significant part of Netanyahu's coalition.

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Itamar Ben-Gvir, who leads the Otzma Yehudit Party, announced on Sunday that Ofer Golan will manage the party's strategic operations for the upcoming elections. Golan previously worked as a strategist for Netanyahu.

The Otzma Yehudit Party has recently polled at around eight seats in surveys. This polling makes the party a key player in Netanyahu’s coalition.

A photo from April 1, 2025, shows Ofer Golan arriving for a court hearing related to Yonatan Orich and Eli Feldstein, who were arrested in the Qatargate investigation. The hearing took place at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion.

Key Facts

Ofer Golan appointment
to manage Otzma Yehudit strategic operations
Otzma Yehudit polling
around eight seats in recent surveys
Golan's prior role
former strategist for Netanyahu
Court hearing
Golan attended April 1, 2025, Qatargate case

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. Sunday

    Itamar Ben-Gvir announced Ofer Golan as Otzma Yehudit campaign strategist.

    1 source@Jerusalem_Post
  2. April 1, 2025

    Ofer Golan arrived for a court hearing of Yonatan Orich and Eli Feldstein in the Qatargate investigation.

    1 source@Jerusalem_Post

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    The appointment may strengthen Otzma Yehudit's campaign efforts in upcoming elections.

  2. 02

    Otzma Yehudit's role in Netanyahu's coalition could influence policy decisions.

  3. 03

    Golan's involvement might draw attention to his past associations with court cases.

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Confidence score65%
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Word count104 words
PublishedApr 27, 2026, 5:50 PM
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