Ben Gvir's confession: "I wanted to quit politics in 2019"
Minister Itamar Ben Gvir admitted in an interview that he considered leaving politics in 2019 after his party failed to pass the electoral threshold, but his wife convinced him to stay. He also revealed the advice she gave him ahead of the 2026 elections.
Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, chairman of Otzma Yehudit, admitted in an interview on the program "Sari and Shlezinger" that he considered leaving political life in 2019, after his party failed to pass the electoral threshold. In the interview, published on October 16, 2026, Ben Gvir said that his wife was the one who convinced him to stay in politics, telling him "under no circumstances." Ben Gvir also revealed the advice he received from his wife ahead of the elections for the 26th Knesset, which will take place in 2026. Ben Gvir's confession reveals a moment of personal and political crisis, and highlights his wife's influence on his political decisions. The article is based on a video clip from the full interview, and offers viewers the option to watch or listen to the full interview. The article does not provide a broader political analysis of the implications of the confession on Ben Gvir's standing or on the upcoming election campaign.