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News and updates about Itamar Ben Gvir

State Department spokesman:

'We'll continue to express our concerns about Israel'

State Department spokesperson responds to Minister Ben Gvir who, in response to Biden's criticism, said Israel is an independent country.

'We'll continue to express our concerns about Israel'

Weapons reform:

Civilian who neutralizes terrorist won't have weapon taken

Min. Itamar Ben Gvir and Israel Police agree on new policy allowing civilians who neutralize active terrorists to maintain their weapons.

Civilian who neutralizes terrorist won't have weapon taken

Ben Gvir:

'You are a hero, you saved people's lives'

National Security Minister speaks to Israeli who neutralized terrorist in Tel Aviv: I am going to give you public backing.

'You are a hero, you saved people's lives'

Ben Gvir slams Netanyahu:

'Caving to those calling for civil disobedience'

Judicial reform is 'cornerstone' necessary to create governance, National Security Min. Ben Gvir says.

'Caving to those calling for civil disobedience'

Police Commissioner to step down in January

Minister Ben Gvir and Police Commissioner Yaakov Shabtai agree that the latter will conclude his term in office on January 17, 2024.

Police Commissioner to step down in January

Smotrich: 'You are not democracy, you are violent individuals'

'A handful of violent people is willing to burn everything here,' Finance Min. Smotrich says of tire-burning protesters.

Smotrich: 'You are not democracy, you are violent individuals'

US official:

'We do not support additional settlement activity'

White House official reiterates opposition to new construction in Judea and Samaria after Ben Gvir urges Evyatar residents to build more.

'We do not support additional settlement activity'

Ben Gvir at scene of attack:

'Time to launch a military operation, take down buildings'

Following attack near Eli, National Security Minister demands: The time has come to launch a military operation in Judea and Samaria.

'Time to launch a military operation, take down buildings'

Shaked attacks Religious Zionist 'childish representation'

Former Justice Minister says Bezalel Smotrich, Itamar Ben Gvir, represent 'small portion' of Religious Zionist community.

Shaked attacks Religious Zionist 'childish representation'

MK Tibi:

'Ben Gvir should not remain in office even one more minute'

MK Ahmed Tibi blames Israeli authorities for failing to deal with the phenomenon of violence and crime in Arab society.

'Ben Gvir should not remain in office even one more minute'

Ben Gvir at scene of shooting:

'Dozens of years of neglect are exploding in our faces'

Netanyahu directs that steps be taken immediately to find the murderers in Yafa an-Naseriyye.

'Dozens of years of neglect are exploding in our faces'

In first:

Hesder yeshiva students to be allowed to request gun license

'This is a process which will save lives, allow fighters who protect Israel to protect themselves and their families,' Min. Ben Gvir says.

Hesder yeshiva students to be allowed to request gun license

Mansour Abbas to INN:

'Ben Gvir doesn't want to meet with us'

Ra'am chairman blasts National Security Minister, tells INN: Ben Gvir paralyzed the system and withdrew police forces from Arab communities.

'Ben Gvir doesn't want to meet with us'

Ben Gvir:

'Zero tolerance for anyone who attacks police officers'

National Security Minister backs police who arrested leftist demonstrators who disturbed the peace outside PM's home in Caesarea.

'Zero tolerance for anyone who attacks police officers'

National Security Min. meets Sao Paulo Security Secretary

Min. Itamar Ben Gvir meets Sao Paulo security secretary, discussing cooperation against crime, protection of Brazilian Jews.

National Security Min. meets Sao Paulo Security Secretary

Iran condemns Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount

Iranian Foreign Ministry calls on Muslim world to take "effective, immediate and deterrent" action following the visit.

Iran condemns Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount

Jordan:

'Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit breaches international law'

Jordan’s Foreign Ministry says National Security Minister's visit to Temple Mount is "a grave violation that leads to escalation".

'Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit breaches international law'

US condemns Ben Gvir's 'provocative' visit to Temple Mount

State Department also criticizes order allowing Israelis to visit the site of the destroyed town of Homesh in northern Samaria.

US condemns Ben Gvir's 'provocative' visit to Temple Mount

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Eliminating terrorists isn't climbing a high horse'

National Security Minister responds to Netanyahu who urged the members of the coalition to work together and pass the budget.

'Eliminating terrorists isn't climbing a high horse'

Ben Gvir at Flag March:

'Despite the threats, we are not caving'

MK Nissim Vaturi: There is no need to fear anyone, this is our land, including Jerusalem.

'Despite the threats, we are not caving'

Jews to be allowed easier access to Temple Mount

Min. Itamar Ben Gvir reinforces police force on Temple Mount, orders removal of PLO flags.

Jews to be allowed easier access to Temple Mount

Ben Gvir:

'If the Likud wants to go to elections - so be it'

Otzma Yehudit announces they will not fulfill their commitments to the coalition until they receive budget for the Negev and the Galilee.

'If the Likud wants to go to elections - so be it'

PA to ICC:

'Issue an arrest warrant against Ben Gvir'

PA claims National Security Minister supported the targeted killing of Palestinian Arabs.

'Issue an arrest warrant against Ben Gvir'

In act of protest:

Ben Gvir considering boycott of government meeting

Source close to National Security Minister say his party will continue its protest against the "lax response in Gaza".

Ben Gvir considering boycott of government meeting

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir, still not speaking

Shas party demands boycott of Knesset votes until law passes allowing MK Aryeh Deri to become minister.

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir, still not speaking

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'We are being held captive by Hamas and Islamic Jihad'

MK Tzvika Foghel clarifies that his party has reached its limit in accepting the government's response to terrorism.

'We are being held captive by Hamas and Islamic Jihad'

After hunger striker's death:

Terrorist organization targets Ben Gvir

The Galilee Forces – The Lone Wolves” organization publishes photo of National Security Minister with rifle.

Terrorist organization targets Ben Gvir

Police remove PLO flags in the north

In accordance with the policy outlined by Minister Ben Gvir to the police, PLO flags along Highway 65 near Wadi Ara were removed.

Police remove PLO flags in the north

Itamar Ben-Gvir: 'Last year I saw suffering in Meron'

Police commend efforts to prepare for Lag Ba'omer in Meron, say staff took 'full responsibility' for the event.

Itamar Ben-Gvir: 'Last year I saw suffering in Meron'

Ben Gvir announces:

'I will come to Memorial Day ceremony in Be'er Sheva'

National Security Minister: Those who send soldiers to battle must also attend the Memorial Day ceremony.

'I will come to Memorial Day ceremony in Be'er Sheva'

Ben Gvir to Mayor of Tayibe:

'Your friends are voting against the weapons law'

National Security Minister tells Mayor of Arab city that the Arab MKs opposed a law meant to fight the phenomenon of illegal weapons.

'Your friends are voting against the weapons law'

Netanyahu decides:

No Jewish visits to Temple Mount until end of Ramadan

Ben Gvir livid over the decision: When terrorism strikes us – we must strike back with tremendous force, not surrender to it and its whims.

No Jewish visits to Temple Mount until end of Ramadan

Police Commissioner:

'All signs point to Tel Aviv ramming being a terrorist attack'

Kobi Shabtai on dismissal of Tel Aviv District Commander: It was part of a round of appointments that were planned in advance.

'All signs point to Tel Aviv ramming being a terrorist attack'

'Surrender to terrorism':

Ben Gvir warns against closing Temple Mount to Jews

Defense officials recommending that the Temple Mount be closed to Jews during the last ten days of Ramadan, as was customary in the past.

Ben Gvir warns against closing Temple Mount to Jews

Police chief:

'The Arabs murder one another, that is their mentality'

Channel 12 News publishes recordings of Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai making harsh statements against Israel's Arabs.

'The Arabs murder one another, that is their mentality'

Op-Ed

Can Ben Gvir improve electronic monitoring bill he voted down?

The opposition electronic monitoring bill needs improvement if it is intended truly to protect women at risk. Op-ed.

Can Ben Gvir improve electronic monitoring bill he voted down?

Contrary to directive:

Terrorists permitted showering time of 20 minutes

Israel reportedly promises terrorist prisoners that their conditions won't be worsened in exchange for them calling off a hunger strike.

Terrorists permitted showering time of 20 minutes

Attorney General to Ben Gvir:

'Refrain from giving operative instructions to the police'

Attorney General publishes position on petitions filed with the Supreme Court.

'Refrain from giving operative instructions to the police'

Commissioner blasts Ben Gvir:

'He is driving the system crazy'

Israel Police Commissioner: National Security Minister is trying to be Commissioner but he has no idea what he's doing.

'He is driving the system crazy'

Channel 13 News poll

40% of the public: No to firing Ben Gvir

58% of Yesh Atid voters support joining the government, 66% of National Unity voters support a similar move by Gantz.

40% of the public: No to firing Ben Gvir

'Left-wing and biased'

A-G freezes dismissal of Tel Aviv District Commander

National Security Minister blasts AG Baharav-Miara after she orders to freeze removal of Tel Aviv District Commander from his position.

A-G freezes dismissal of Tel Aviv District Commander

Ben Gvir to INN:

'I understand the protesters but condemn the anarchists'

National Security Minister explains why he insists on calling the demonstrators against the judicial reform "anarchists".

'I understand the protesters but condemn the anarchists'

Ben Gvir to Police chief:

'Ensure my policy on protesters blocking roads is enforced'

National Security Minister seeks to clarify his policy ahead of Saturday night's planned demonstrations against the judicial reform.

'Ensure my policy on protesters blocking roads is enforced'

Ben Gvir to police officers:

'Death penalty for terrorists law is moral and logical'

National Security Minister satisfied with approval of law in Ministerial Committee: It's necessary in order to fight terrorism.

'Death penalty for terrorists law is moral and logical'

British Foreign Secretary:

'We have no plans to engage with Ben Gvir'

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly tells MPs the UK has "no current plans" to engage with Israel's National Security Minister.

'We have no plans to engage with Ben Gvir'

Ben Gvir instructs not to return body of Neve Yaakov terrorist

National Security Minister disagrees with Police Commissioner's opinion that keeping the terrorist's body would result in disturbances.

Ben Gvir instructs not to return body of Neve Yaakov terrorist

Lapid takes shot at Ben Gvir:

'What's next for terror prisoners, shampoo without conditioner?'

Opposition leader mocks National Security Minister after he ordered that the showering time of terrorist prisoners be limited.

'What's next for terror prisoners, shampoo without conditioner?'

Increasing the pressure:

Ben Gvir orders to limit showering time of terrorist prisoners

National Security Minister orders that each terrorist prisoner be limited four minutes of showering.

Ben Gvir orders to limit showering time of terrorist prisoners

Former Police Commissioner:

'Ben Gvir is a pyromaniac with a tank of gas'

Former Israel Police Commissioner blasts National Security Minister for announcing an “Operation Defensive Shield 2” in eastern Jerusalem.

'Ben Gvir is a pyromaniac with a tank of gas'

Ben Gvir after attack:

'I ordered Operation Defensive Shield 2 in eastern Jerusalem'

Ben Gvir’s statement denounced by senior government officials: Decisions about operations are not made on a sidewalk at a bus stop.

'I ordered Operation Defensive Shield 2 in eastern Jerusalem'

After Jerusalem protest:

Ben Gvir reprimands police commander

National Security Minister summons commander of the Jerusalem District of the Israel Police to reprimand him following left-wing protest.

Ben Gvir reprimands police commander

Following Ben Gvir's objection:

Attorney who called to use firearms denied gun license

National Security Minister instructs professionals not to grant gun license to attorney who made controversial remarks on weapons.

Attorney who called to use firearms denied gun license

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir:

'There are insufficient resources to deal with earthquakes'

National Security Minister holds discussion on Israel's preparedness for earthquakes.

'There are insufficient resources to deal with earthquakes'

Deadly attack in Jerusalem

Ben Gvir visits family of 14-year-old Asher Natan

Minister Ben Gvir pays condolence visit at home of Morali family: The people of Israel are with you in this difficult time.

Ben Gvir visits family of 14-year-old Asher Natan

Watch:

Ben Gvir met with shouts of 'Death to terrorists'

National Security Minister won't speak to media due to Shabbat, but hears from residents at scene of Neve Yaakov shooting attack.

Ben Gvir met with shouts of 'Death to terrorists'

We need to stop calling people 'Nazis'

For several reasons, delineated below, we should never ever label someone a Nazi, Op-ed.

We need to stop calling people 'Nazis'

Watch:

MK Mickey Levy interrupts Ben Gvir's press conference

MK Mickey Levy asked by security guards to leave Ben Gvir's press conference and refuses, before lashing out at the Minister.

MK Mickey Levy interrupts Ben Gvir's press conference

Terrorist released without celebrations, Ben Gvir praises police

Nephew of soldier Avraham Bromberg meets National Security Minister, thanks him for efforts to prevent celebrations for terrorist.

Terrorist released without celebrations, Ben Gvir praises police

Following Ben Gvir's demand:

Police to stop using water cannons at protests

Minister Ben Gvir instructs police not to use water cannons against haredim and residents of Judea and Samaria.

Police to stop using water cannons at protests

Mansour Abbas:

'Ben Gvir thinks he is a superman'

Ra'am on the judicial reform: We know what the judicial system looks like in non-democratic countries.

'Ben Gvir thinks he is a superman'