Itamar Ben Gvir

Following Biden's Criticism

Ben-Gvir: Israel isn't one of the stars on the US flag

'The world needs to understand that the people here voted.' National Security Minister responds to Biden's criticism of Israeli government.

PM, Ben-Gvir agree:

Judicial reform legislation to be frozen until summer session

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir reach agreement to freeze judicial reform bills for now to allow for negotiations on the legislation.

After Stormy Coalition Meeting

Netanyahu delays address, committee approves key reform law

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shouts at Netanyahu during raucous meeting, pushing back against plan to freeze judicial overhaul

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.

Electronic Handcuffs

Ben Gvir tables his proposal for electronic cuffs

Ben Gvir's bill requires judges to request a risk assessment for a man, before deciding to shackle him.

Ben-Gvir's instructions to police in mixed cities for Ramadan

National Security Minister orders police commissioner to increase police manpower in mixed Jewish-Arab cities to prepare for Ramadan.

Ben-Gvir orders closure of Voice of Palestine radio

Accusing the station of incitement to violence and support for terrorism, National Security Minister orders closure of Voice of Palestine

Ahead of Ramadan:

Government recognizes firework packs as explosive devices

According to Ministers Ben-Tzur and Ben-Gvir move is meant to give security forces tools to fight terror.

Supreme Court: Ben-Gvir can't order police at demonstrations

Justice Yitzhak Amit rejects petition against National Security Minister, bars him from ordering police during specific events.

Ben-Gvir:

'Synagogue demonstrators wouldn't behave that way at a mosque'

Minister responds to anti-government demonstrators who disturbed Shabbat prayers with loudspeakers and airhorns during his visit.

Protesters riot near synagogue where Ben-Gvir prayed

Dozens of protesters gathered in Kfar Uria, where National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir spent the weekend.

Ben-Gvir outraged at police policy during Ramadan

The National Security Minister held a tense meeting with senior police officials, during which he denounced policies for the holiday.

Ben-Gvir demands govt. fire the Attorney General

National Security Minister accuses A-G of allowing the previous govt. to get away with illegal acts while obstructing the current govt.

Attorney General to Ben Gvir:

'Refrain from giving operative instructions to the police'

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

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.

Police commissioner forbids officers from speaking with Ben-Gvir

Commissioner Shabtai tells police chiefs to direct Ben-Gvir to his office if minister or his staff attempt to contact them.

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.

Officer who used grenade on protesters summoned to investigation

Superintendent Meir Swissa was filmed throwing a stun grenade into a crowd of protesters in Tel Aviv.

Ben-Gvir to A-G:

'I don't trust you to represent me'

National Security Minister says Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara routinely fails to speak with him before issuing opinions against him.

Senior police officials: Ben-Gvir is harming our public image

Police officials say National Security Minister 'came with good intentions, but doesn't want to learn the job.'

'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.

Judicial reform protests:

Hundreds of cars block access to Ben Gurion Airport

National Unity head Benny Gantz to A-G: 'Stop Ben-Gvir entering police control room & giving orders.'

Former police chiefs to PM:

'Fire Ben-Gvir or there will be a 3rd Intifada'

5 former Police Commissioners warn PM Netanyahu against National Security Minister's order to demolish homes during Ramadan.

Ben-Gvir: Disrupting airport off-limits to protestors

National Security Minister also says nation's main arteries must remain unblocked to allow people to reach hospitals.

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".

Ben-Gvir demands home demolitions continue during Ramadan

Israel's National Security Minister orders police to continue demolishing illegal Arab homes in eastern Jerusalem during Ramadan.

Ben-Gvir: Defense Min, forgot he was elected by the right

National Security Minister responds to boycott of conversations with him by Minister Yoav Gallant.

Defense Min. threatens to stop speaking to Ben-Gvir

Minister Yoav Gallant refuses to answer Ben-Gvir's questions on administrative detention of 2 Jews ordered released by court.

Ben-Gvir at field HQ:

'The anarchists want to burn down Tel Aviv'

The National Security Minister says he does not intend to apologize for his hardline policies on unruly protesters.

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.

Death penalty for terrorists law approved in preliminary reading

Ben-Gvir says says death penalty for terrorists 'humane for our children and families.' Avigdor Liberman says PM will kill the bill.

Jerusalem Arab arrested for plot to assassinate Itamar Ben-Gvir

Suspect plotted to assassinate National Security Minister on Temple Mount during Ramadan, received funding from terrorist groups abroad.

Ben-Gvir excluded from meeting on security situation

National Security Minister promised by PM Netanyahu he will be invited to future meetings after not being invited to Sunday's meeting.

Smotrich, Ben-Gvir blamed:

'They give moral support to rioters,' claim security officials

'Events in Huwara were organized. Baruch Goldstein II was only averted by a miracle,' sources say.

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.

Ben-Gvir:

'Netanyahu trying to bury death penalty for terrorists bill'

Likud seeks to remove death penalty bill from Ministerial Committee for Legislation agenda ahead of Ramadan.

Tel Aviv demonstration:

Protesters set fires, bite police officers

Hundreds of anti-judicial reform protesters marched down the Ayalon Highway. One wrote, "Bibi is a traitor" on the road.

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.

Ben-Gvir boycotts budget meeting over police funding

National Security Minister offered billions of shekels less than he asked for to raise police salaries and add more police officers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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: 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 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.

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."

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.