Itamar Ben Gvir

Netanyahu may dump Ben-Gvir after the election

A senior Netanyahu adviser reportedly believes the prime minister could seek a coalition without Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Argentina's President shares Ben Gvir's post

Argentine President Javier Milei shares Ben Gvir's social post calling on Israel to recognize Argentina's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and impose sanctions on Britain.

Red Cross visits to terrorists to resume

Red Cross visits to Israeli prisons are expected to resume for the first time since October 7. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticized the High Court directive.

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Ben-Gvir adds Hebron Spokesman Yishai Fleisher to election slate

Ben-Gvir places pro-Israel advocate and Hebron spokesman Yishai Fleisher at No. 12 on Otzma Yehudit’s Knesset slate ahead of the upcoming elections.

Only 40 guests show up

Ben Gvir comes to celebrate with couple

Only around 40 guests attend a wedding in Jerusalem. Ben Gvir sees posts about the nearly empty venue online, changes his plans and comes to celebrate with the bride and groom.

Tzvika Foghel quits Otzma Yehudit ahead of upcoming election

Ben-Gvir praised Tzvika Foghel as a “true fighter" after the MK announced he will not run with Otzma Yehudit in the upcoming election.

East Jerusalem man indicted over weapons deal with Hamas agent

An East Jerusalem resident allegedly sold an M16 rifle to a Hamas-linked activist accused of plotting attacks against Minister Ben Gvir.

Gotliv to leave Likud for Ben-Gvir

Likud and Tally Gotliv reach agreement allowing her to run with Otzma Yehudit while requiring her to vote with Likud until the next Knesset is sworn in.

'Time to pack suitcases’

Ben-Gvir unveils ‘Disengagement 710’ program demand

Ben-Gvir unveils ‘Disengagement 710,’ proposing a new ministry and billions in funding to encourage voluntary emigration from Gaza.

Ben-Gvir claims:

Netanyahu offered me to be Foreign Minister

Ben-Gvir says Netanyahu offered him the Foreign Ministry during coalition talks, jokes about hosting diplomats in Hebron and sets his sights on a senior post.

Ben Gvir gives Likud hours to decide on MK transfer

Otzma Yehudit warns that delays could kill the deal as Ben Gvir demands immediate action on Tali Gottliv’s possible move to his party.

Rom Braslavski responds to terrorist’s complaints to Ben Gvir

The National Security Minister visited a prison where female Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists are incarcerated and heard complaints about worsening conditions

Yair Netanyahu launches scathing attack on Ben Gvir

Yair Netanyahu sharply criticizes National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, claiming: “The police have definitively become Kaplan’s enforcement arm."

Ben Gvir blasts Netanyahu over ‘cynical’ unity talks

Itamar Ben Gvir accuses Netanyahu and Smotrich of using a staged unity push to pressure Moshe Feiglin into lowering his demands for an electoral bloc.

Likud blasts Ben Gvir:

'Paving the way for a left-wing government'

Likud attacks Ben Gvir, claiming his refusal to unite with Smotrich could lead to lost right-wing votes and the formation of an Eisenkot-led government.

Ben Gvir defies Netanyahu: No deal with Smotrich

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls for unity to save right-wing bloc, Otzma Yehudit declares decision to run separately 'final and absolute.'

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Ben Gvir dances with revelers at Jerusalem Market

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Market, dances with revelers to the song “He Who Believes."

Netanyahu calls on Ben Gvir and Smotrich to unite

Netanyahu calls on the leaders of Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism to overcome the bad blood between them and unite ahead of the elections.

Ben Gvir backs Yair Netanyahu: 'Media obsession knows no bounds'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir accuses journalists of crossing red lines by exposing the locations of individuals facing security threats.

Ben Gvir shuts door on Hadar Muchtar - she fires back

Otzma Yehudit leader says Muchtar won't join his Knesset slate; spokesperson hits back. 'Hadar Muchtar is in Likud and will remain in Likud.'

Mansour Abbas sparks political storm with Naqba remarks

UAL chairman Mansour Abbas says Israel’s Jewish identity is a reality imposed by the Jewish majority, triggering fierce attacks from Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.

Arab recruitment to Israel Police plummets

Official figures show a sharp decline in Arab recruitment to the Israel Police, as ministry officials point to stricter vetting and Hebrew requirements.

Northern Jerusalem:

IDF and police evacuate UNRWA compound

IDF, Israel Police, and Jerusalem Municipality began evacuating the UNRWA in Kafr Aqab.

Details of operation to locate the Altalena revealed

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ministers Ben Gvir and Eliyahu present details of the operation to locate the Altalena and the findings that were discovered.

Ben Gvir scores victory over AG: 'She failed again'

Justice Noam Sohlberg rejects bid to bar National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from speaking at event honoring civilian security squads, overruling Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

'You're a slipper'

Ben-Gvir clashes with resident during visit to Bedouin Town

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir clashed with a resident during a police tour of Basmat Tab'un, then praised a local driver's support for Israel.

Ben-Gvir:

8 top Likud figures asked to join Otzma Yehudit

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says four Likud ministers and four MKs approached him about joining Otzma Yehudit in light of its rising poll numbers.

Braslavski to Ben Gvir: 'Let me execute the terrorists myself'

Former hostage Rom Braslavski makes extraordinary request to National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who responds by promising to 'move heaven and earth to make that happen.'

Haaretz against Ben Gvir

Red Cross visits have not resumed

A procedure formulated by the Israel Prison Service imposing restrictions on visits by Red Cross representatives to meet with terrorists has angered the Association for Civil Rights in Israel and the Haaretz newspaper.

Ben Gvir speaks with family of missing Israelis

Police held a special situation assessment amid grave concern for the safety of Liel and Mali Yahalomi, with whom contact was lost in Vienna. Minister Ben Gvir spoke with their family.

Ben Gvir: Netanyahu planning unity government with Eisenkot

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir slams Likud election slogan, warning government with Yashar! chair Gadi Eisenkot would 'bury the judicial reform,' grant victory to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

Tropper opens door to Ben Gvir in 'Zionist' coalition

MK Hili Tropper says Israel needs a broad Zionist government that rises above political camps, adding that Itamar Ben Gvir could be part of it if he meets additional conditions.

Suspect impersonated rival to threaten Ben-Gvir and MK Sukkot

An eastern Jerusalem man known as 'Tarzan' was indicted after allegedly impersonating a rival to send death threats and weapon images to Ben-Gvir and Sukkot.

The new police desk leading charge against anti-Israel activists

A Judea and Samaria-based special police desk has helped deport 47 foreign activists and block 130 others from entering Israel amid a crackdown on BDS activity.

Ben-Gvir accuses enforcement chief of blocking Negev crackdown

The minister claims Avi Cohen is undermining illegal construction enforcement, while the authority says ministry records contradict him.

Ben Gvir crushes coalition rivals in new poll

Over 72% of coalition voters want National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to remain in office, Channel 14 poll reveals.

Netanyahu to High Court: I will not fire Ben Gvir

Prime Minister responds to petitions seeking the removal of the National Security Minister, saying his appointment was lawful and there are no grounds for his dismissal.

'Inshallah, crocodiles'

A look into Israel's planned crocodile moats

Ben-Gvir and Silman visit the site of a planned crocodile moat at Ktzi'ot Prison as the ministers vow to fight a court order blocking the plan.

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Ben-Gvir confronts Bedouin resident

Visiting a planned Negev tree planting site, Itamar Ben-Gvir vowed to demolish illegal structures and said the state would protect its land.

UNRWA hearing erupts: 'Supreme Court for terrorists'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, MK Tally Gotliv, lash out as Supreme Court debates petitions against Israel's UNRWA laws; justice challenges petitioners over lack of evidence.

Court freezes plan to place crocodiles at Ketziot Prison

The Jerusalem District Court on Sunday issued an interim order temporarily blocking the state's plan to transfer Nile crocodiles to Ketzi'ot Prison as part of the defenses around captured Hamas terrorists.

Tel Aviv U. clashes with Ben Gvir over crocodile prison plan

The National Security Minister lashed out at Tel Aviv University after it joined a legal appeal demanding that he halt a plan to build crocodile-filled moats around prisons housing terrorists.

Chutzpah

Israel must elect enough committed nationalists to ensure that its next government reflects the will of those voters rather than outside political pressure. Opinion.

Ben Gvir fires back at Eisenkot: Defeatist morality

After the chairman of the "Yashar!" party launches an attack, National Security Minister reminds the public that Gadi Eisenkot blocked and delayed the elimination of Hezbollah’s secretary-general.

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Death threats prompt security upgrade for MK Tzvi Succot

Israeli authorities boost security for MK Tzvi Succot following multiple death threats, including one featuring handgun and alleged message from a Hamas operative.

'Don't believe the media'

Ben Gvir and Smotrich embrace on stage

After his interview at the Channel 14 conference, Itamar Ben Gvir was joined on stage by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, where the two embraced and insisted there was no rivalry between them.

Ben Gvir discloses:

Barghouti urged Arab parties to unite against prison reforms

Ben Gvir says the terrorist sent a message through his attorneys to the Arab parties, urging them to unite in order to bring about the cancellation of the prison reform.

Ben Gvir: "We must return to targeted killings"

In the discussion, ministers demanded a stricter response and a change in the opening fire instructions.

Drone lands near Ben Gvir's home

Drone landing near National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's home is collected by IDF.

Ben Gvir visits command center for missing 4-year-old in Ashkelon

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited Ashkelon and ordered search efforts for missing 4-year-old Yuval to be intensified.

Arab official warns of changes to status quo on Temple Mount

Jamāl Zḥaḥalka, chairman of the Higher Arab Monitoring Committee, claimed that the thousands of visitors to the Temple Mount, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, is not a private initiative or a move related only to Ben-Gvir.

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Minister Ben-Gvir ascends the Temple Mount

Marking Tisha B'Av on the Temple Mount, Itamar Ben-Gvir said Jews are praying there as they increasingly 'feel like they're in charge.'

Indictment: Nazareth man plotted drone attack on Ben Gvir

Prosecutors say a Nazareth resident contacted Hamas, spent years researching missiles and explosive drones as part of an alleged plot to assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

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Song and prayer on the Temple Mount

Thousands of Jews, including ministers and MKs, marked Tisha B'Av by ascending the Temple Mount.

Ben Gvir visits Tal Yinon Derdik in prison

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi visited administrative detainee Tal Yinon Derdik

'I'll kick you out'

Ben-Gvir confronts residents in eastern Jerusalem

During a tour of eastern Jerusalem, Itamar Ben-Gvir defended increased policing and told a resident who confronted him, "I'll kick you out of here."

Work begins on crocodile barrier pilot at Ketziot Prison

Excavation work began Wednesday at Ketziot Prison in the Negev to construct channels intended for a proposed crocodile barrier, part of a pilot project promoted by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for a wing housing security prisoners.

Ben Gvir at Havat Gilad: The homes will be rebuilt

National Security Minister tours the Samaria community following severe fire, promising to work toward restoring the damaged homes.

Shin Bet and Israel Police:

Arab security guard plotted attack on Minister Itamar Ben Gvir

Mohammed Awad, a 29-year-old Israeli citizen from Nazareth, arrested on suspicion of advancing terrorist activity and planning to attack Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Ben Gvir: 'I will not be deterred.'

Ben Gvir's ultimatum to Netanyahu

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has informed Prime Minister Netanyahu that the dismissal of an official will be a prerequisite for Otzma Yehudit joining the next government.