Itamar Ben Gvir

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir:

'There are insufficient resources to deal with earthquakes'

National Security Minister holds discussion on Israel's preparedness for 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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

'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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Watch:

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.

Demolition of illegal buildings in eastern Jerusalem begins

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

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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.

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.

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: 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.

We need to stop calling people 'Nazis'

For several reasons, delineated below, we should never ever label someone a Nazi, Op-ed.

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.'

'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.

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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.

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: 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 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.

Lapid: Where is Ben-Gvir?

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

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: 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.

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 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.

Justice and National Security Ministries clash over protests

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

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.

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."

'Has he lost control?'

Washington Post suggests Netanyahu is in thrall to far-right

"If your backyard is on fire, we can't get anything done," Ambassador Nides says, citing Temple Mount controversy.

Watch: Bi-partisan US delegation refuses to meet 'far-right' MKs

The delegation of US Senators includes a number of high-ranking GOP members.

Following Ben Gvir's demand:

Police to stop using water cannons at protests

Minister Ben Gvir instructs police not to use water cannons against haredim and residents of Judea and Samaria.

Ben-Gvir on Meron celebration: Human life comes first

National Security Minister says he respects Minister Meir Porush, but police must have security responsibility in Meron.

Report:

Democrat pushing for Senate boycott of Ben-Gvir, Smotrich

Senator Jacky Rosen reportedly looking to bar upcoming Senate delegation to Israel from meeting with right-wing Israeli ministers.

Mansour Abbas:

'Ben Gvir thinks he is a superman'

Ra'am on the judicial reform: We know what the judicial system looks like in non-democratic countries.

Bill establishing Ben-Gvir's powers over police delayed

Knesset committee which would work on law establishing powers of National Security Minister still not established.

Hamas:

'Ben Gvir will fail to implement decisions against prisoners'

Top Hamas official says the "resistance" organizations are ready to respond to the ongoing "crimes of the occupation".

Despite Ben Gvir's order:

PLO flags waved at protest in eastern Jerusalem

Palestine Liberation Organization flags were waved during protest in Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, police do not remove them.

Ben Gvir in Be'er Sheva:

'A woman cannot go out alone, it does not make sense'

National Security Minister visits south, hears from locals about the governance issues in the area.

Police warn of riots during left-wing protests Saturday night

Police present National Security Minister Ben-Gvir of fear of disturbances during anti-government protests this weekend.

Police spokesman:

'Ben-Gvir's appointment has deterrent effect on Arab sector'

"Ben-Gvir brings tremendous energy & desire to increase police resources & salaries."

Labor petitions Supreme Court to strike down 'Ben-Gvir Law'

Left-wing lawmakers turn to Supreme Court in bid to overturn law expanding National Security Minister's powers over the police.

Watch: Is Ben-Gvir trying to arrest opposition leaders?

Ben-Gvir has not shied away from accusing them of planning to take down the government.

Ben Gvir meets police officials:

'Do not allow wild incitement during demonstrations'

National Security Minister asks police to ensure that protests allow for freedom of expression without harm to the police and incitement.

Amb. Nides on Ben Gvir:

'There’s no boycott. I don’t do boycotts'

US Ambassador to Israel about Levin's judicial reform: The Israeli people don’t want to be lectured by America.

MK Fogel: "Gantz and Lapid, two whiners inciting sedition"

On Ben-Gvir's demand that protesters who block roads be arrested: "I want all protesters to be treated the same."

Ben-Gvir:

Right-wing, left-wing demonstrations should be treated the same

National Security Minister says police under him will strive for contact with terrorists and criminals.

Op-ed:

The world’s overreaction to Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit

The world’s overreaction to Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit underscores Israel’s societal failure. A young adult weighs in. Op-ed.

The Fight for the Temple Mount

Fighting for the Temple Mount has continued ever since the miraculous moment in 1967. Minister Itamar Ben Gvir continued the way. Opinion.

Ben Gvir's new directive:

Remove PLO flags and disperse incidents of incitement

National Security Minister instructs Police Commissioner to allow every policeman on duty to remove PLO flags.