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Itamar Ben Gvir

News and updates about Itamar Ben Gvir

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.

'I don't trust you to represent me'

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.'

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

'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

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.'

Hundreds of cars block access to Ben Gurion Airport

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.

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

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: Disrupting airport off-limits to protestors

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 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 demands home demolitions continue 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.

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

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.

Defense Min. threatens to stop speaking to Ben-Gvir

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.

'The anarchists want to burn down Tel Aviv'

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'

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.

Death penalty for terrorists law approved in preliminary reading

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.

Jerusalem Arab arrested for plot to assassinate Itamar Ben-Gvir

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.

Ben-Gvir excluded from meeting on security situation

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.

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

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'

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.

'Netanyahu trying to bury death penalty for terrorists bill'

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.

Protesters set fires, bite police officers

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 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.

Ben-Gvir boycotts budget meeting over police funding

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'