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News and updates about Itamar Ben Gvir

Response to Ben Gvir

Cabinet Secretary: Hamas is the only one that thwarted a deal

Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs responds to Ben Gvir's claim that he prevented the advancement of a hostage release deal, says that the only side that has thus far prevented a deal is Hamas.

Cabinet Secretary: Hamas is the only one that thwarted a deal

Deal to stay in Gov't:

Netanyahu makes offer to Ben Gvir and Smotrich

Following threats by Chairman of Otzma Yehudit to resign in the event of a deal approval, PM makes offer to Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir, on condition that they remain in the government.

Netanyahu makes offer to Ben Gvir and Smotrich

Sources in negotiations:

'Hamas changed its position - not Israel'

A source familiar with the negotiations responded to Minister Ben-Gvir's concerns regarding the emerging deal, saying that new pressures had forced Hamas to compromise.

'Hamas changed its position - not Israel'

Ben-Gvir to Smotrich:

'Let's leave the government together if deal goes through'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir called on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to join forces in opposing the emerging hostage deal.

'Let's leave the government together if deal goes through'

Call on Ben Gvir and Smotrich:

'Leave the government if archterrorists are freed'

Bereaved families write to Ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich, demanding an emergency meeting and calling on them to resign from the government in the wake of the deal that will see the release of terrorists.

'Leave the government if archterrorists are freed'

Special footage:

A tour of the high-security wing that holds the worst terrorists

Arutz Sheva got to take a behind-the-scenes look at the Rakefet Wing which holds the Nukhba Force terrorists who committed the October 7th Massacre and members of Hezbollah's Radwan Force.

A tour of the high-security wing that holds the worst terrorists

MK Almog Cohen:

'Netanyahu was instructed to come to the Knesset in a wheelchair'

MK Almog Cohen of Otzma Yehudit reveals that he made his decision to vote against his faction's position on the budget was made when he heard the doctors' recommendation for the Prime Minister to come to the Knesset in a wheelchair.

'Netanyahu was instructed to come to the Knesset in a wheelchair'

Bismuth responds to Ben Gvir:

'The public didn't like it - there are red lines'

MK Boaz Bismuth says he forgave Minister Ben Gvir for forcing him to come to the Knesset while sitting shiva for his mother: "Decide, my friend, whether you are in the coalition or in the opposition."

'The public didn't like it - there are red lines'

Ben-Gvir:

'I ask forgiveness of the PM and MK Bismuth'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir apologized for going against other coalition parties on a recent budget vote, saying 'Upon further self-reflection, I realize I made a mistake.'

'I ask forgiveness of the PM and MK Bismuth'

Report:

Trump, Netanyahu named most influential people in Israel for 2024

After Trump and Netanyahu, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir were deemed the most influential people in Israel.

Trump, Netanyahu named most influential people in Israel for 2024

Supreme Court:

Ben-Gvir unauthorized to dictate investigation policy

The Supreme Court invalidated a clause that gave the National Security Minister authority over investigations and called for greater police independence.

Ben-Gvir unauthorized to dictate investigation policy

Ben Gvir:

Is there one law for synagogues and another for mosques?

Enforcement chief claims illegal Arab construction not demolished due to 'lack of interest to the public,' National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir demands explanations.

Is there one law for synagogues and another for mosques?

Minister Karhi to Arutz Sheva:

'We're used to crises, the Ben Gvir issue will be resolved too'

Minister Shlomo Karhi unfazed by the coalition crisis and Otzma Yehudit's vote against the budget: "The government is expected to fulfill its term."

'We're used to crises, the Ben Gvir issue will be resolved too'

Report:

Netanyahu considering seizing powers from Ben-Gvir

Netanyahu is expected to have a hard time forgiving Ben-Gvir for refusing to offset his vote, causing the Prime Minister to leave the hospital to vote on the budget.

Netanyahu considering seizing powers from Ben-Gvir

New suspicions against Ben-Gvir and Prison Service officials

An investigation into associates of Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has unveiled alleged potential misdoings by senior law enforcement officers.

New suspicions against Ben-Gvir and Prison Service officials

Israel Prison Service ends use of draft soldiers

The Israeli Prison Service has completely eliminated the use of soldiers in conscript service as correctional staff.

Israel Prison Service ends use of draft soldiers

Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount for Hanukkah

The Minister of National Security visited the Temple Mount and prayed for victory, the welfare of Israeli soldiers, and the return of the hostages.

Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount for Hanukkah

Otzma Yehudit votes against the position of the coalition

Otzma Yehudit accuses Smotrich of blocking the transfer of hundreds of millions of shekels to the police, votes against budget laws in the Knesset.

Otzma Yehudit votes against the position of the coalition

Supreme Court to state:

Why no provision for 'sufficient food' for Nukhba terrorists?

Court issues order on petition demanding that security prisoners and terrorists be provided with the same amount as food as other prisoners

Why no provision for 'sufficient food' for Nukhba terrorists?

MK Gotliv to Arutz Sheva:

'The coalition is not falling apart, we have enough strength'

Likud MK Tally Gotliv expresses support for Minister Ben Gvir and criticizes the coalition's conduct, calling for regular meetings between the leaders of the parties in the coalition.

'The coalition is not falling apart, we have enough strength'

Budget approved, despite Ben Gvir-Smotrich dispute

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attacks Minister Smotrich over state budget debate; and Otzma Yehudit threatens not to vote with coalition.

Budget approved, despite Ben Gvir-Smotrich dispute

Ben Gvir threatens:

'We will operate independently of coalition'

Otzma Yehudit threatens to operate independently following cancellation of meeting to discuss dismissal of State Attorney, negotiations for hostage deal, and dispute with Treasury over budget.

'We will operate independently of coalition'

Itamar Ben Gvir to enlisting son:

'Don't keep score, don't get confused'

Shuvael Ben Gvir, son of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, enlists in an elite unit. 'With G-d's help, you and your generation will lead us to victory.'

'Don't keep score, don't get confused'

Police Commander Avishai Mualem released to house arrest

Mualem, a commander in Judea and Samaria, is accused of refusing to arrest Jewish rioters to curry favor with Minister Ben-Gvir.

Police Commander Avishai Mualem released to house arrest

Ben Gvir: He has my support

Israel Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi interrogated

The Israel Prison Service senior official who was investigated on suspicion of interfering with an investigation process and breach of trust is Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi.

Israel Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi interrogated

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Attorney General trying to fabricate case against me'

'Attorney General on a witch hunt to bring down government,' says Ben Gvir, following arrest of senior Shin Bet officer and police officers suspected of bribery and breach of trust.

'Attorney General trying to fabricate case against me'

Ben-Gvir: 'A line was crossed'

Senior IPS official, senior police officers investigated

The Police Internal Investigations Department investigated two senior police officers for unethical conduct and a senior Israel Prisons Service official for obstruction of justice and breach of trust. Ben-Gvir: 'This is a coup.'

Senior IPS official, senior police officers investigated

Over mosque crackdown

Mufti of 'Palestine' blasts Ben Gvir, warns of religious war

Grand Mufti of “Palestine”, Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, criticizes National Security Minister after he instructed senior police officials to enforce the confiscation of loudspeakers in mosques due to complaints about noise.

Mufti of 'Palestine' blasts Ben Gvir, warns of religious war

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum on 'unacceptable' hostage deal

National Security Minister calls terms of hostage deal being discussed 'irrelevant' and warns that 'the prime minister very much does not want Otzma Yehudit to leave the government.'

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum on 'unacceptable' hostage deal

Minister Ben Gvir: Stop the noise from mosques

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir instructs top police officials to enforce the confiscation of loudspeakers in mosques due to noise complaints.

Minister Ben Gvir: Stop the noise from mosques

'Don't stop fighting'

Ben-Gvir's message to Netanyahu after the ceasefire

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir took the opportunity at the cornerstone laying ceremony for the new Sderot police station to express opposition to the ceasefire in Lebanon.

Ben-Gvir's message to Netanyahu after the ceasefire

Ben Gvir to hostage families:

'I'm not prepared to have another 1000 Sinwars'

Representatives of the hostage families confront Minister of National Security | MKs Meirav Cohen and Shelly Tal Meron were removed from session.

'I'm not prepared to have another 1000 Sinwars'

Ben-Gvir:

'Deal with Lebanon a missed opportunity and a big mistake'

The National Security Minister expressed opposition to a ceasefire deal with Lebanon. 'Right now, when Hezbollah is down and begging for a ceasefire, we can't stop.'

'Deal with Lebanon a missed opportunity and a big mistake'

Muslim writer favors Trump and Ben-Gvir's approaches

Amine Ayoub, a Muslim policy writer from Morocco, spoke with Arutz Sheva- Israel National News to speak about his support for Israel.

Muslim writer favors Trump and Ben-Gvir's approaches

Disclosed:

Indictment against terrorists who planned to assassinate Ben Gvir

'I will continue to work towards stricter imprisonment conditions for terrorists, sovereignty in Israel, distribution of guns, and for the ultimate victory over our enemies - no terrorist will intimidate me,' says Ben Gvir.

Indictment against terrorists who planned to assassinate Ben Gvir

A-G tells Netanyahu to considering firing Minister Ben-Gvir

Attorney General Gali-Baharav writes to PM accusing National Security Minister of improper interference with the police and courts, recommends he be fired.

A-G tells Netanyahu to considering firing Minister Ben-Gvir

Last-ditch effort:

Democrats call on Biden to sanction Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

17 Democratic senators and 71 members of the House of Representatives signed a letter to the President calling on him to take advantage of his time left in office to sanction the two senior Israeli officials.

Democrats call on Biden to sanction Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

Hamas terrorists planned to assassinate Minister Ben-Gvir and son

A terror cell from Hebron attempted to track and assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his son Shovael.

Hamas terrorists planned to assassinate Minister Ben-Gvir and son

On the Knesset stage

Minister Ben-Gvir celebrates Trump's victory

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stood at the podium in the Knesset Plenum, congratulated President-Elect Trump, and called for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria and the death penalty for terrorists.

Minister Ben-Gvir celebrates Trump's victory

Over picture in Lebanon

IDF dismisses Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer from reserve duty

IDF dismisses MK from Otzma Yehudit after he was photographed in a home in southern Lebanon with graffiti behind him reading "MK Kroizer's office".

IDF dismisses Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer from reserve duty

Ben-Gvir:

'Encouraging emigration - the most moral solution'

The Minister of National Security participated in the Nachala conference for promoting settlement in the Gaza Strip and called for encouraging Gazan emigration.

'Encouraging emigration - the most moral solution'

Keir Starmer:

UK considering sanctions on Smotrich and Minister Ben Gvir

Keir Starmer to Ed Davey, 'UK considering sanctions for Finance Minister Smotrich and National Security Minister Ben Gvir.' 'The days of the Mandate are over. They do not scare me.'

UK considering sanctions on Smotrich and Minister Ben Gvir

Arab MK to Ben Gvir: 'You're an embarrassment'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir spars with Arab MK Ahmad Tibi: 'You're an embarrassment.' 'You represent terrorists' families.'

Arab MK to Ben Gvir: 'You're an embarrassment'

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Promote a death penalty for terrorists law'

National Security Minister calls on the Prime Minister: Convene the Cabinet to discuss laws that will deter terrorists and order your faction to support them as stipulated in the coalition agreement.

'Promote a death penalty for terrorists law'

Due to minister's involvement:

Screening of anti-Israel film in Jaffa canceled

The Al Saraya Theater in Jaffa planned to hold a screening of the movie 'Lyd' which portrays Israel and the IDF as murderers.

Screening of anti-Israel film in Jaffa canceled

Following intelligence: security increased for Chanamel Dorfman

Office of the Minister of National Security says the decision to raise Dorfman's security level was made following intelligence investigation and security around him was increased.

Following intelligence: security increased for Chanamel Dorfman

Hadera attack

Ben Gvir: It has been proven again - weapons save lives

National Security Minister visits police station in Hadera following the stabbing attack in the city: The very fact that civilians with so many weapons were on the scene saved people's lives.

Ben Gvir: It has been proven again - weapons save lives

Former Chief of Staff:

'Ben Gvir and Smotrich are the threat, not Hamas'

Former Chief of Staff Dan Halutz says in left-wing demonstration that ministers Ben Gvir, Smotrich and Levin are the existential threat to the country and not the various terrorist organizations.

'Ben Gvir and Smotrich are the threat, not Hamas'

Ben-Gvir:

'Kamala the humanitarian thing is to ensure Israelis return home'

Israeli National Security Minister responds to post by US Vice President announcing $157 million in aid to Lebanon without mentioning the tens of thousands of Israelis displaced by the constant Hezbollah attacks over the last year.

'Kamala the humanitarian thing is to ensure Israelis return home'

Victory for Ben-Gvir:

The body of terrorist Walid Daka will not be released

The court adopted the position of the Minister of National Security, who responded: 'As long as Hamas continues to hold our captives, all possible pressure must be applied for their release.'

The body of terrorist Walid Daka will not be released

Ben-Gvir threatens to leave govt. if Israel agrees to ceasefire

National Security Minister responds to reports a ceasefire is imminent by threatening to cease voting or supporting the coalition in response to a temporary ceasefire, withdrawing from the coalition altogether in response to a permanent ceasefire.

Ben-Gvir threatens to leave govt. if Israel agrees to ceasefire

Ran a red light causing accident

Ben-Gvir's driver indicted for reckless driving

Moshe Eichstein, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's personal driver charged with driving past a red light, reckless driving, and conduct that led to an accident that injured another driver and the minister.

Ben-Gvir's driver indicted for reckless driving

Report:

Netanyahu excluded two ministers from key discussions

Channel 13 report: Netanyahu held a series of security discussions on Monday in the presence of cabinet ministers, with the exception of two ministers. PM's office: There is no truth to the report.

Netanyahu excluded two ministers from key discussions

Netanyahu to hold urgent meeting on Temple Mount status quo

The defense establishement warned against Minister Ben-Gvir's policy at the holy site: 'We are liable to face an event that is totally different than what we had until now.'

Netanyahu to hold urgent meeting on Temple Mount status quo

Minister of National Security:

Dramatic increase in enforcement against aid to illegal residents

Since Minister Ben Gvir took office, a dramatic increase has been registered in police enforcement against those who aid and abet illegal residents.

Dramatic increase in enforcement against aid to illegal residents

Ben Gvir responds to Lapid:

'He is hindering the soldiers from winning'

National Security Minister responds to opposition leader who accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of torpedoing efforts to form a unity government.

'He is hindering the soldiers from winning'

Woman indicted for throwing sand at Ben Gvir

An indictment was filed against Noa Goldenberg, who is accused of throwing sand at Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on a Tel Aviv beach last Friday.

Woman indicted for throwing sand at Ben Gvir

Woman suspected of throwing sand at Ben Gvir to house arrest

Demonstrators with sand and pictures of Minister Ben Gvir show up outside the court and throw sand on his pictures.

Woman suspected of throwing sand at Ben Gvir to house arrest

'Deranged murderer of hostages'

Woman arrested after throwing sand at Ben Gvir

27-year-old woman arrested after throwing sand at National Security Minister as he was spending time with his family on a beach in Tel Aviv. Another person shouted at him: The hostages are dying in Gaza because of you.

Woman arrested after throwing sand at Ben Gvir

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Include defeat of terrorism in Judea and Samaria in war goals'

National Security Minister writes to PM that the 'Conceptzia' that led to October 7 still exists in Judea and Samaria and the recent rise in attempted attacks demands a firm response.

'Include defeat of terrorism in Judea and Samaria in war goals'