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'Terrorists who come to kill will only be released to hell'

Ben Gvir noted at a faction meeting that after the first reading of the death penalty for terrorists law in the plenum, the committee will begin accelerated discussions with the aim of quickly enacting the legislation.

'Terrorists who come to kill will only be released to hell'

After officers beat him:

Bereaved brother reconciles with police leadership

National Security Minister Ben‑Gvir and Police Commissioner Levy met with Dovi Yudkin after he was assaulted during a demonstration, reaffirming citizens’ right to protest and pledging accountability.

Bereaved brother reconciles with police leadership

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Hebrew U ceremony interrupted by protester, one arrested

A student was arrested for disrupting Ayala Ben-Gvir’s graduation at Hebrew University by shouting at Minister Ben-Gvir. The event proceeded, and she received her degree.

Hebrew U ceremony interrupted by protester, one arrested

'Earthquake under the Deep State'

Ben-Gvir: 'Advocate General's phone had evidence against the AG'

Minister Ben-Gvir alleged that the missing phone of former MAG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi contains damning evidence implicating the Attorney General in the Sde Teiman affair.

Ben-Gvir: 'Advocate General's phone had evidence against the AG'

WZO Congress:

Unity means everyone is represented

WZO must represent all law-abiding members of the Zionist family. A Zionist Congress that boycotts Zionists is failing to promote unity at this critical time. Opinion.

Unity means everyone is represented

New bill proposes:

Revoke citizenship from Israelis who move to Gaza

Ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Yitzhak Kroizer push legislation to strip citizenship or residency from Israelis who choose to live in Hamas-run Gaza, citing national security risks and aiming to block their return to Israel.

Revoke citizenship from Israelis who move to Gaza

Ben Gvir is furious:

'Hamas is abusing hostages because of me? Give me a break!'

Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir admits that he does not regret the changes made to prison conditions, 'Ayman Odeh is not my brother - he’s a terror supporter.'

'Hamas is abusing hostages because of me? Give me a break!'

Otzma Yehudit retorts to Likud criticism of Ben-Gvir

MK Yitzhak Kroizer of Otzma Yehudit attacked Likud MK Moshe Saada over his comments to the media against National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's declarations regarding prison conditions.

Otzma Yehudit retorts to Likud criticism of Ben-Gvir

Death penalty for terrorists bill:

Ben Gvir pressures, vote to be held next week

Following an ultimatum from National Security Minister Ben Gvir, the bill will be brought to a vote next week. “It’s time to deliver justice,” he says.

Ben Gvir pressures, vote to be held next week

Freed hostage Bar Kupershtein:

'They beat us and said it was because of Ben Gvir'

Freed hostage Bar Kupershtein reveals the horrors he endured in Hamas captivity, claiming the abuse was retaliation for Ben Gvir’s prison policies. The minister responds: “The media adopts Hamas’s narrative.”

'They beat us and said it was because of Ben Gvir'

Ben-Gvir, Rothman:

Sovereignty in Judea, Samaria consistent with US friendship

Following the Knesset vote on the sovereignty bill, right-wing MKs emphasized that Israel’s independence and the move toward sovereignty strengthen-rather than endanger-ties with the US.

Sovereignty in Judea, Samaria consistent with US friendship

Ben-Gvir:

'Terrorists will continue to receive absolute minimum conditions'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir defended the treatment of security prisoners despite allegations that it made Hamas abuse the hostages.

'Terrorists will continue to receive absolute minimum conditions'

Galilee kibbutz warns of daily gunfire from nearby Arab villages

A resident of Kibbutz Beit Rimon in the Galilee reported that there is daily gunfire of several kinds of weapons in his region.

Galilee kibbutz warns of daily gunfire from nearby Arab villages

'Within three weeks'

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum for the government

National Security Minister announces that if legislation for a death penalty for terrorists is not brought for a vote in the Knesset within three weeks, his party would stop voting with the coalition.

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum for the government

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva

Stop everything & dismantle Hamas after Rafah attack

At the funeral of Uriel Baruch, the National Security Minister said he has accompanied the family since the abduction, joined the call by the brother Idan for the death penalty for the terrorists, and called on the Prime Minister to dismantle Hamas.

Stop everything & dismantle Hamas after Rafah attack

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum: Death penalty or breaking the government

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned that he would leave the government if Prime Minister Netanyahu did not promote the death penalty for captured Hamas terrorists.

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum: Death penalty or breaking the government

Ben Gvir:

'We will dismantle Hamas and enact death penalty for terrorists'

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks at a memorial for murdered hostage Uriel Baruch: “Terrorists must not be allowed to walk away alive.”

'We will dismantle Hamas and enact death penalty for terrorists'

Gafni attacks coalition partners ahead of Draft Law debate

Ahead of the Knesset debate on the Draft Law, MK Moshe Gafni levels sharp criticism at coalition members over their conduct and priorities.

Gafni attacks coalition partners ahead of Draft Law debate

Ben Gvir to US envoys:

'Would you make a deal with Hitler?'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir clashes with American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during government meeting to approve the agreement with Hamas.

'Would you make a deal with Hitler?'

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'If Hamas is not dismantled, we'll dismantle the government'

Otzma Yehudit head welcomes the return of the hostages but declares that he will not support a deal that frees murderers and also demands the dismantling of the Hamas government as a red line.

'If Hamas is not dismantled, we'll dismantle the government'

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Ben-Gvir orders cancellation of PA conference in Jerusalem

The Minister of National Security signed an order prohibiting the conference planned to take place in Wadi Joz.

Ben-Gvir orders cancellation of PA conference in Jerusalem

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Ben Gvir prays on Temple Mount, reciting 'Kedusha' prayer

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir ascends Temple Mount in honor of Sukkot holiday, to pray 'for the destruction of Hamas and the return of the hostages.'

Ben Gvir prays on Temple Mount, reciting 'Kedusha' prayer

Hostage deal:

Netanyahu gets green light from Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

PM Netanyahu secured coalition support to begin the hostage deal, as Smotrich and Ben-Gvir warn they won’t tolerate a Gaza agreement that leaves Hamas intact.

Netanyahu gets green light from Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

Greta complained:

Greta Thunberg alleges mistreatment in Israeli custody

Greta Thunberg claims she faced harsh conditions after joining the 'Sumud' flotilla to Gaza. Minister Ben-Gvir rejected the claims, calling the activists terror supporters.

Greta Thunberg alleges mistreatment in Israeli custody

Ben Gvir opposes deal: We will not accept Hamas

Minister of National Security to oppose hostage deal over release of hundreds of terrorist murderers. In meeting with Prime Minister, he will draw a red line.

Ben Gvir opposes deal: We will not accept Hamas

Ceasefire deal:

Smotrich and Ben-Gvir to remain in the government - for now

Smotrich and other ministers blasted Netanyahu’s decision to pause Gaza operations for negotiations, warning it aids Hamas; Ben-Gvir threatened Otzma Yehudit may quit.

Smotrich and Ben-Gvir to remain in the government - for now

Ben Gvir criticizes Netanyahu:

'The agreement endangers Israel’s security'

Minister Ben Gvir blasts Trump’s plan at a Cabinet meeting, calling it a threat to Israel’s security and a betrayal of Gaza.

'The agreement endangers Israel’s security'

Ben Gvir's demand to PM

'Hamas defeat and full control over Gaza'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Netanyahu’s meeting with US President Donald Trump, demanding the complete dismantling of Hamas.

'Hamas defeat and full control over Gaza'

Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill approved in first reading

The National Security Committee met this morning to discuss the bill imposing the death penalty for terrorists. The Coordinator of Prisoners and Missing Persons, Gal Hirsch, came to the debate and expressed opposition to the law's promotion now.

Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill approved in first reading

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'You have no mandate to end the war without defeating Hamas'

National Security Minister Ben Gvir in a post on X after Shabbat: “Mr. Prime Minister, you have no mandate to end the war without a complete defeat of Hamas.”

'You have no mandate to end the war without defeating Hamas'

Suspected Iranian spy who followed Ben Gvir indicted

A serious indictment has been filed against Yaakov Perl, an American-Israeli citizen suspected of acting on behalf of Iranian intelligence, documenting the residence of former IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi, and surveilling the security arrangements of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Suspected Iranian spy who followed Ben Gvir indicted

Netanyahu to Supreme Court:

Petitions against Ben-Gvir are unfounded

In a preliminary response, the government told the Supreme Court that dismissing Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is solely the Prime Minister’s authority and urged the petitions be rejected.

Petitions against Ben-Gvir are unfounded

Rosh Hashanah stats:

Sharp rise in number of Jewish visitors to Temple Mount

Under National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's policy, the number of Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount on Rosh Hashanah has nearly doubled, records show.

Sharp rise in number of Jewish visitors to Temple Mount

Despite pressure on the right

Netanyahu considering enacting only partial sovereignty

Israel is weighing partial sovereignty in Judea and Samaria after UK, Australia, and Canada recognized a Palestinian state; Netanyahu to consult President Donald Trump.

Netanyahu considering enacting only partial sovereignty

Shouting match erupts in heated Cabinet meeting

Late-night Diplomatic-Security Cabinet meeting erupts into confrontation over Red Cross visits for jailed terrorists, as PM Netanyahu accuses Ben Gvir of leaking, and Hanegbi and Ben Gvir exchange barbs.

Shouting match erupts in heated Cabinet meeting

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'We're not waiting for Europe; sovereignty is an urgent need'

'We don't need to wait for Europe in order to apply sovereignty,' says Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir at the Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference.

'We're not waiting for Europe; sovereignty is an urgent need'

Police commissioner, Ben-Gvir tout cooperation at toast

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Police Commissioner Daniel Levi dismissed reports of tensions between them at a shared Rosh Hashana toast.

Police commissioner, Ben-Gvir tout cooperation at toast

Report:

Police and prosecutors tried to frame Israeli journalist

A journalist was summoned for questioning with the permission of the prosecution, allegedly to incriminate journalist Amiel Yarchi and to identify his source for a recording that embarrassed the police leadership.

Police and prosecutors tried to frame Israeli journalist

Ministers criticize AG

'Next political assassination only a matter of time'

During the government’s ceremonial meeting marking 50 years of the YAMAM unit, ministers—including the Prime Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and Yoav Kisch—attacked the Attorney General.

'Next political assassination only a matter of time'

Shuvael Ben Gvir: My fascinating encounter with Charlie Kirk

Minister of National Security's son speaks about his personal encounter with Charlie Kirk, right-wing activist who was murdered in the US, 'A great lover of Israel and a brave man whose influence will be missed by the entire world.'

Shuvael Ben Gvir: My fascinating encounter with Charlie Kirk

Binyamin town left without security detail

Reservists who provided security to the Anatot settlement in Binyamin ended their tour of duty - but no other unit was assigned to replace them, leaving the town undefended.

Binyamin town left without security detail

'Exceptional concerns'

Netherlands bars Ben Gvir and Smotrich from Schengen Zone

Netherlands says ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich will be banned from entering the 29 countries comprising Europe’s Schengen area.

Netherlands bars Ben Gvir and Smotrich from Schengen Zone

In response to Israeli ban:

Spain bans Ben-Gvir and Smotrich from entering the country

After Israel banned Spain's far-left anti-Israel Deputy PM and Minister of Youth and Children, Spanish Foreign Minister announced a ban on Israel's National Security and Finance Ministers.

Spain bans Ben-Gvir and Smotrich from entering the country

After terrorist attack:

Dramatic rise in applications for gun licenses

In the last 24 hours, there has been a sharp increase of 145% in the number of new applications for private weapons licenses.

Dramatic rise in applications for gun licenses

Minister Ben Gvir:

'Easing conditions for terrorists increases terror'

Minister of National Security praises those who neutralized the terrorists in the Ramot Junction attack, 'Have your weapons on you at all times, this saved lives today.'

'Easing conditions for terrorists increases terror'

Ben-Gvir touts 'end of neglect' in Umm Al-Fahm

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toured Umm al-Fahm with police and the Israel Lands Authority as part of an effort to enforce building violations.

Ben-Gvir touts 'end of neglect' in Umm Al-Fahm

'Go shout in the Knesset'

MK Kariv clashes with Jerusalem police commander

MK Gilad Kariv confronts Jerusalem police commander during protest; officer tells him: "Go shout in the Knesset."

MK Kariv clashes with Jerusalem police commander

Minister Ben-Gvir:

'Capture Gaza and encourage emigration'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was interviewed on Saturday night on Meet the Press and addressed the conquest of Gaza, the worsening of conditions for terrorists in prisons and the propaganda videos Hamas distributes.

'Capture Gaza and encourage emigration'

Drone attack on Minister Ben-Gvir foiled

A squad of Hamas operatives from Hebron allegedly intended to use explosive drones to assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Drone attack on Minister Ben-Gvir foiled

'Policy is binding': Ben Gvir rejects AG's position

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara's letter, rejects claims over roadblock policy.

'Policy is binding': Ben Gvir rejects AG's position

AG to Ben Gvir:

Policy on demonstrations lacks validity

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara criticizes National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s new roadblock policy as beyond his authority.

Policy on demonstrations lacks validity

Netanyahu to Cabinet ministers: Partial deal not on the table

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to hold vote on resolution opposing partial deal with Hamas, claiming such a deal is 'not on the table.'

Netanyahu to Cabinet ministers: Partial deal not on the table

New police rules bar protesters from blocking major routes

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir published a policy paper regulating police conduct at protests, banning the blocking of highways, hospital access, and emergency routes.

New police rules bar protesters from blocking major routes

Itamar Ben Gvir meets Georgia PM and key officials

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir meets with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, calls for international support in dismantling Hamas and securing release of Israeli hostages.

Itamar Ben Gvir meets Georgia PM and key officials

Ben-Gvir:

'Benny Gantz can not join the government'

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on his fellow coalition faction heads not to allow the Blue and White party into the government, claiming it would impede success in Gaza.

'Benny Gantz can not join the government'

'Hostage murderer'

Leftist activists harass Ben Gvir

Protesters disrupt minister's Shabbat walk to synagogue in Sharon region, verbally accost him and his soldier son.

Leftist activists harass Ben Gvir

During family vacation

Left-wing activists accost Ben Gvir and his children

Left-wing activists confronted National Security Minister MK Itamar Ben Gvir during a family vacation in northern Israel. Ben Gvir reassured his young son, saying the man “wants Abbas.”

Left-wing activists accost Ben Gvir and his children

‘Guantanamo’

Supreme Court lashes out at Ben-Gvir over prison conditions

In a closed Supreme Court hearing, justices sharply criticized the state over Minister Ben-Gvir’s decision to bar Red Cross visits to imprisoned Hamas terrorists, warning of global damage.

Supreme Court lashes out at Ben-Gvir over prison conditions

Hirsch, Ben-Gvir clash over prison visit to terrorist Barghouti

PMO Hostages Coordinator Gal Hirsch urged Minister Ben-Gvir to lower rhetoric after his prison confrontation with Marwan Barghouti, warning it could endanger the hostages.

Hirsch, Ben-Gvir clash over prison visit to terrorist Barghouti

Abbas’s deputy:

'Barghouti is a symbol of Palestinian resistance'

Hussein al-Sheikh, deputy to PA chairman Abbas, visits the family of terrorist Marwan Barghouti following National Security Minister Ben Gvir’s visit to Barghouti’s prison cell.

'Barghouti is a symbol of Palestinian resistance'