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News and updates about Itamar Ben Gvir

Pompeo's request to Ben-Gvir

Former US Secretary of State meets Israeli National Security Minister in Tel Aviv, voices concerns of US government to him.

Pompeo's request to Ben-Gvir

Jerusalem counter-terror operation continues at Ben-Gvir's order

4 guns, 11 toy guns modified to use live bullets seized and 72 suspects arrested in Jerusalem in first half of the week.

Jerusalem counter-terror operation continues at Ben-Gvir's order

Report:

Netanyahu refuses to defend Ben-Gvir's appointment to court

A-G reportedly forced to request 5th delay in submitting State's response to appointment of Itamar Ben-Gvir as National Security Minister.

Netanyahu refuses to defend Ben-Gvir's appointment to court

Government to limit Jewish entry to Temple Mount during Ramadan

During a meeting with government officials the defense establishment voiced its wish to block entry to Jews for the last 10 days of Ramadan.

Government to limit Jewish entry to Temple Mount during Ramadan

Ben-Gvir to lead anti-incitement task force

PM Netanyahu announces National Security Minister to head team to combat the incitement which led to recent terrorist murders.

Ben-Gvir to lead anti-incitement task force

Ben-Gvir: I told the police commissioner - this is my policy

National Security Minister vows operation in Jerusalem to continue, Lod will receive additional police officers following recent murders.

Ben-Gvir: I told the police commissioner - this is my policy

Ben-Gvir: Israel won't surrender to a handful of terrorists

Group in Arab neighborhoods of Jerusalem attempts to force general strike by blocking roads, preventing residents from getting to work.

Ben-Gvir: Israel won't surrender to a handful of terrorists

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

Ehud Olmert:

'Itamar Ben-Gvir is a terrorist and a hooligan'

The former Prime Minister repeated his support for the 2005 disengagement from Gaza, saying, "It was a brave and far-reaching move."

'Itamar Ben-Gvir is a terrorist and a hooligan'

Police Commissioner:

'I have no intentions of stepping down'

Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai: The minister sets the policy, but does not replace the commander in the field.

'I have no intentions of stepping down'

Netanyahu pressures Ben-Gvir to stop Jerusalem operation

PM sends his military secretary to tell National Security Minister to stop counter-terror op after warning from security officials.

Netanyahu pressures Ben-Gvir to stop Jerusalem operation

Right-wing demonstration:

Kiryat Arba residents to hold protest outside Ben-Gvir's home

Following terror attacks, violence in Emek Shiloh, Ben-Gvir's neighbors demand "a Jewish response."

Kiryat Arba residents to hold protest outside Ben-Gvir's home

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'If we can't fulfill our promises, we'll leave the government'

"We haven't seen genuine policy changes," says MK Almog Cohen.

'If we can't fulfill our promises, we'll leave the government'

Shabak chief warns Ben-Gvir inciting Jerusalem violence

Shabak chief Ronen Bar tells National Security Min. his orders to police will lead to escalation. Ben-Gvir: Your way didn't bring security.

Shabak chief warns Ben-Gvir inciting Jerusalem violence

Ben Gvir: This isn't what we signed up for

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to the destruction of the vineyard in Shiloh and the police violence directed against MK Son Har-Melech.

Ben Gvir: This isn't what we signed up for

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?'

'If our demands are not met:'

Terrorist prisoners threaten Ben-Gvir with bloodshed

Leaders of security prisoners send warning letter to National Security Minister following punitive measures such as decreased shower time.

Terrorist prisoners threaten Ben-Gvir with bloodshed

Ben-Gvir clashes with police:

Police chief protests impossible demands, report claims

"I don't have enough officers to increase the pace of demolitions," Commissioner Shabtai tells National Security Minister.

Police chief protests impossible demands, report claims

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

Defensive Shield 2?

Jerusalem mayor rejects plan for operation in eastern Jerusalem

Mayor Moshe Lion says that while he thinks you need to sanction a lone wolf's family, collective punishment makes the situation worse.

Jerusalem mayor rejects plan for operation in eastern Jerusalem

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'

Not backing down:

Ben-Gvir determined to launch operation in eastern Jerusalem

Ben-Gvir intends to present his demands, which include a total lockdown of the Isawiya neighborhood, to the security cabinet on Sunday.

Ben-Gvir determined to launch operation in eastern Jerusalem

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

Under Ben-Gvir:

Demolition of illegal Arab buildings at record high

Number of illegal Arab buildings demolished in Jerusalem more than doubles since last year, with similar rise in Judea and Samaria.

Demolition of illegal Arab buildings at record high

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'

Jonathan Pollard to Ben-Gvir:

Help me get a handgun license

Jonathan Pollard has requested Minister Ben-Gvir's personal intervention to get a gun license after being denied one previously.

Help me get a handgun license

The warning which led Netanyahu to delay building's demolition

Shabak chief, IDF Chief of Staff reportedly issue unusual warning to PM about demolition fo illegal building in eastern Jerusalem.

The warning which led Netanyahu to delay building's demolition

Ben-Gvir: Demolition will happen, if not today then tomorrow

National Security Minister's offices denies reports PM Netanyahu delayed demolition of illegal building in eastern Jerusalem.

Ben-Gvir: Demolition will happen, if not today then tomorrow

Netanyahu halts demolition of eastern Jerusalem building

PM intervenes to delay demolition of building housing 100 people this week after Ben-Gvir orders it demolished.

Netanyahu halts demolition of eastern Jerusalem building

The major demolition that may ignite eastern Jerusalem

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir ordered police to expedite the demolition of a large illegal structure that houses 100 residents.

The major demolition that may ignite eastern Jerusalem

'I won't hold on to my seat'

Ben-Gvir will consider resigning if demands are not met

The National Security Minister said that if he doesn't manage to make changes within 8 months will consider resigning

Ben-Gvir will consider resigning if demands are not met

'This happened on my watch'

City of Gedera rocked by rape of woman during home invasion

Woman raped in front of her child in Gedera. Police ordered to spare no effort in finding the culprit.

City of Gedera rocked by rape of woman during home invasion

Ben-Gvir:

'I am not satisfied with the IDF's response in Gaza'

"We should be taking out Hamas leaders for each rocket fired into Israel."

'I am not satisfied with the IDF's response in Gaza'

Gun licenses:

17 thousand citizens waiting for application to be approved

Ben-Gvir's reforms will enable 7,000 licenses to be issued per month, process to be streamlined.

17 thousand citizens waiting for application to be approved

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

Netanyahu assures Ben-Gvir Khan al-Ahmar will be evacuated

Visit of US Secretary of State Blinken, start of Ramadan cited as reasons for request to delay State's response on Khan al-Ahmar.

Netanyahu assures Ben-Gvir Khan al-Ahmar will be evacuated

Ben-Gvir:

'Anyone who massacres civilians should get the electric chair'

National Security Minister says Neve Yaakov synagogue attack happened on his watch and so is his responsibility.

'Anyone who massacres civilians should get the electric chair'

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Arabs mock Jew at Jerusalem hospital

Arabs can be seen mocking a haredi Jew in an elevator at a Jerusalem hospital. Minister Ben-Gvir asked the police to investigate.

Arabs mock Jew at Jerusalem hospital

Demolition of illegal buildings in eastern Jerusalem begins

Jerusalem municipality, police act to implement policy announced by National Security Minister following synagogue shooting.

Demolition of illegal buildings in eastern Jerusalem begins

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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'

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir clash over security issue

PM, National Security Minister argue over right-wing march at Damascus Gate after security officials warn it could inflame tensions.

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir clash over security issue

Ben-Gvir warns: Just a matter of time till war breaks out

Ben-Gvir and Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai are bolstering the police force as Israeli citizens in the 'Wild South' fear for their lives.

Ben-Gvir warns: Just a matter of time till war breaks out

Ben-Gvir: Soldiers to no longer guard security prisoners

Following series of incidents in which female soldiers were harassed and assaulted, National Security Minister orders change to prisons.

Ben-Gvir: Soldiers to no longer guard security prisoners

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'

Ben-Gvir:

'I follow my own Temple Mount policy, not Jordan's'

National Security Minister: 'With all due respect to Jordan, Israel is an independent country.'

'I follow my own Temple Mount policy, not Jordan's'

'Heil Kahane':

Meretz ex-chief under fire for tweet on Ben-Gvir

Zehava Galon deletes tweet comparing National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to Nazis.

Meretz ex-chief under fire for tweet on Ben-Gvir

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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

Ben-Gvir: The danger of Guardian of the Walls 2 is real

National Security Minister presents plan to bolster police force by raising police officer's salaries, establish national guard.

Ben-Gvir: The danger of Guardian of the Walls 2 is real

Ben-Gvir: AG thinks she runs the government

National Security Minister furious after Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara bans meeting on new police ordinance at last minute.

Ben-Gvir: AG thinks she runs the government

Ben-Gvir answers Lapid:

'I'm fixing the damage you left behind'

National Security Minister responds to opposition leader's criticism, says he is still working at 2 AM, then comes in to work again at 7 AM.

'I'm fixing the damage you left behind'

Lapid: Where is Ben-Gvir?

Opposition leader cites recent high-profile crimes, accuses National Security Minister of being unqualified for the job.

Lapid: Where is Ben-Gvir?

Ben-Gvir presents illegal Arab construction at Cabinet meeting

National Security Minister demands equal enforcement against both illegal Jewish and Arab buildings in Area C,

Ben-Gvir presents illegal Arab construction at Cabinet meeting

Ben-Gvir: There can't be 1 law for Arabs and another for Jews

National Security Minister calls for demolishing of Khan al-Ahmar after Jewish outpost demolished.

Ben-Gvir: There can't be 1 law for Arabs and another for Jews

Days after being released:

Terrorist Maher Younes detained for incitement to terror

The terrorist, who was released after 40 years in prison, was detained and questioned after he shared support for terrorism on social media.

Terrorist Maher Younes detained for incitement to terror

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

Justice and National Security Ministries clash over protests

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir categorically rejects proposed bill to limit demonstrations.

Justice and National Security Ministries clash over protests

Self-defense is no defense:

Police order gun to be taken from farmer threatened with ax

Farmer appealed to Ben-Gvir who intervened, leading police to backtrack.

Police order gun to be taken from farmer threatened with ax

Ben-Gvir:

Police preventing celebrations of terrorist's release

National Security Minister: "He can celebrate indoors until we pass a law shipping him off to Syria."

Police preventing celebrations of terrorist's release