Likud MK Tally Gotliv to run with Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit in upcoming election

Likud MK Tally Gotliv will run with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit Party in the upcoming 26th Knesset election, as announced by Likud on Thursday. This agreement permits Gotliv to join Otzma Yehudit without being declared a defector, which would incur political and financial sanctions, including ineligibility to run in the next election. Gotliv is required to maintain Likud's faction discipline in votes until the 26th Knesset. Ben-Gvir welcomed her, stating she was "joining a family of fighters." Gotliv's move follows her 20th placement on Likud's list after the primary, lower than expected, and she is anticipated to receive a top-five slot on Otzma Yehudit's list.