Itamar Ben Gvir

AG demands Netanyahu 'address' Ben-Gvir issue

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara sent a formal letter to PM Netanyahu regarding petitions demanding the removal of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from office.

Ben Gvir meets family of missing Tzfat girl

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir meets family of Hymanut Kassaou, who went missing from Tzfat, says he will examine bringing Shin Bet in to help searches.

Hungary:

Progressive Jewish groups concerned over US ambassador-designate

Progressive Jewish groups in Hungary and US warn that President Trump’s nominee for US ambassador, Ben Landa, may limit community dialogue due to his ties to Israeli far-right figures.

Almog Cohen reveals:

'Ben-Gvir hasn't spoken to me in nearly a year'

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen reveals the tension between him and his party chairman, who he claims has not even said hello to him in nearly a year.

Ben Gvir:

'Likud neglected the Negev for 30 years'

In an interview with Kan 11 News, the National Security Minister accuses the ruling party of losing control in southern Israel, following footage of an attempted robbery in Ofakim.

'The lawlessness is over'

Ben-Gvir and Bedouin citizen clash in the Negev

During a visit to Tel Sheva, an argument broke out between the National Security Minister and one of the residents, who accused him of 'looking for noise.'

Three Bedouins arrested for attacking youth councilors

Three Bedouins entered a branch of the Ezra youth movement in Be'er Sheva and attacked the councilors. They were arrested shortly thereafter.

New Prison Service unit to target violence against women

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir today toured the Misgav Unit, which conducts real-time technological monitoring of men assessed as dangerous.

Prison Services:

'Red Cross visit would breach state security'

'Entry of Red Cross representatives into prisons carries a real risk of harming state and prison security,' says head of Intelligence at the Israeli Prison Service, Eli Cohen.

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'You're afraid this law will apply to your friends'

A stormy clash took place this morning in the Knesset National Security Committee during a discussion on a bill to impose the death penalty on terrorists. Several MKs were ejected from the hearing.

Palestinian Authority:

Ben-Gvir is inciting to murder officials

PA urges US and global powers to intervene after Ben-Gvir calls for arrest of Abbas and targeted killings if UN advances recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Ben-Gvir proposes prison for Mahmoud Abbas

The Minister of National Security attacked the UN initiative to recognize a Palestinian state and called on the Prime Minister to act against senior Palestinian Authority officials.

'We will fight for governance'

Ben Gvir visits south after gunfire from Bedouin town

Residents of Negev communities report heavy gunfire from the Bedouin town of Bir Hadaj. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visits community of Carmit and vows: “We won’t back down from demolishing illegal structures and will restore security.”

Ben Gvir slams former Shin Bet chief: A failure

National Security Minister sharply rebukes Ronen Bar after former Shin Bet head claims Ben Gvir's visits to the Temple Mount contributed to Hamas’s October 7 massacre.

October 7th massacre:

Ben Gvir: 'Investigate AG as well'

In a discussion on establishing a national inquiry committee, Minister Ben Gvir demanded to also investigate the Attorney General. The ministers prefer a non-political committee.

'Path To Palestinian Statehood':

Ben-Gvir and Smotrich demand action from Netanyahu

The two demanded that Netanyahu oppose the U.S. statement at the UN, which said "to begin a process that offers a pathway to Palestinian self-determination and to the establishment of a state."

Police Scandal:

Ben-Gvir opposes replacing officer under investigation

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is backing the senior police commissioner who was questioned by the Police Investigations Department rather than seeking to replace him.

Bedouins arrested after they threatened to murder Min. Ben-Gvir

Police arrested three Tel Sheva residents for threatening to murder Minister Ben-Gvir over demolitions; a taxi and camera were seized as the investigation continues.

Ben Gvir

'Terrorists who come to kill will only be released to hell'

Ben Gvir noted at a faction meeting that after the first reading of the death penalty for terrorists law in the plenum, the committee will begin accelerated discussions with the aim of quickly enacting the legislation.

After officers beat him:

Bereaved brother reconciles with police leadership

National Security Minister Ben‑Gvir and Police Commissioner Levy met with Dovi Yudkin after he was assaulted during a demonstration, reaffirming citizens’ right to protest and pledging accountability.

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Hebrew U ceremony interrupted by protester, one arrested

A student was arrested for disrupting Ayala Ben-Gvir’s graduation at Hebrew University by shouting at Minister Ben-Gvir. The event proceeded, and she received her degree.

'Earthquake under the Deep State'

Ben-Gvir: 'Advocate General's phone had evidence against the AG'

Minister Ben-Gvir alleged that the missing phone of former MAG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi contains damning evidence implicating the Attorney General in the Sde Teiman affair.

WZO Congress:

Unity means everyone is represented

WZO must represent all law-abiding members of the Zionist family. A Zionist Congress that boycotts Zionists is failing to promote unity at this critical time. Opinion.

New bill proposes:

Revoke citizenship from Israelis who move to Gaza

Ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Yitzhak Kroizer push legislation to strip citizenship or residency from Israelis who choose to live in Hamas-run Gaza, citing national security risks and aiming to block their return to Israel.

Ben Gvir is furious:

'Hamas is abusing hostages because of me? Give me a break!'

Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir admits that he does not regret the changes made to prison conditions, 'Ayman Odeh is not my brother - he’s a terror supporter.'

Otzma Yehudit retorts to Likud criticism of Ben-Gvir

MK Yitzhak Kroizer of Otzma Yehudit attacked Likud MK Moshe Saada over his comments to the media against National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's declarations regarding prison conditions.

Death penalty for terrorists bill:

Ben Gvir pressures, vote to be held next week

Following an ultimatum from National Security Minister Ben Gvir, the bill will be brought to a vote next week. “It’s time to deliver justice,” he says.

Freed hostage Bar Kupershtein:

'They beat us and said it was because of Ben Gvir'

Freed hostage Bar Kupershtein reveals the horrors he endured in Hamas captivity, claiming the abuse was retaliation for Ben Gvir’s prison policies. The minister responds: “The media adopts Hamas’s narrative.”

Ben-Gvir, Rothman:

Sovereignty in Judea, Samaria consistent with US friendship

Following the Knesset vote on the sovereignty bill, right-wing MKs emphasized that Israel’s independence and the move toward sovereignty strengthen-rather than endanger-ties with the US.

Ben-Gvir:

'Terrorists will continue to receive absolute minimum conditions'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir defended the treatment of security prisoners despite allegations that it made Hamas abuse the hostages.

Galilee kibbutz warns of daily gunfire from nearby Arab villages

A resident of Kibbutz Beit Rimon in the Galilee reported that there is daily gunfire of several kinds of weapons in his region.

'Within three weeks'

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum for the government

National Security Minister announces that if legislation for a death penalty for terrorists is not brought for a vote in the Knesset within three weeks, his party would stop voting with the coalition.

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva

Stop everything & dismantle Hamas after Rafah attack

At the funeral of Uriel Baruch, the National Security Minister said he has accompanied the family since the abduction, joined the call by the brother Idan for the death penalty for the terrorists, and called on the Prime Minister to dismantle Hamas.

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum: Death penalty or breaking the government

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned that he would leave the government if Prime Minister Netanyahu did not promote the death penalty for captured Hamas terrorists.

Ben Gvir:

'We will dismantle Hamas and enact death penalty for terrorists'

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks at a memorial for murdered hostage Uriel Baruch: “Terrorists must not be allowed to walk away alive.”

Gafni attacks coalition partners ahead of Draft Law debate

Ahead of the Knesset debate on the Draft Law, MK Moshe Gafni levels sharp criticism at coalition members over their conduct and priorities.

Ben Gvir to US envoys:

'Would you make a deal with Hitler?'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir clashes with American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during government meeting to approve the agreement with Hamas.

Ben Gvir

'If Hamas is not dismantled, we'll dismantle the government'

Otzma Yehudit head welcomes the return of the hostages but declares that he will not support a deal that frees murderers and also demands the dismantling of the Hamas government as a red line.

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Ben-Gvir orders cancellation of PA conference in Jerusalem

The Minister of National Security signed an order prohibiting the conference planned to take place in Wadi Joz.

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Ben Gvir prays on Temple Mount, reciting 'Kedusha' prayer

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir ascends Temple Mount in honor of Sukkot holiday, to pray 'for the destruction of Hamas and the return of the hostages.'

Hostage deal:

Netanyahu gets green light from Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

PM Netanyahu secured coalition support to begin the hostage deal, as Smotrich and Ben-Gvir warn they won’t tolerate a Gaza agreement that leaves Hamas intact.

Greta complained:

Greta Thunberg alleges mistreatment in Israeli custody

Greta Thunberg claims she faced harsh conditions after joining the 'Sumud' flotilla to Gaza. Minister Ben-Gvir rejected the claims, calling the activists terror supporters.

Ben Gvir opposes deal: We will not accept Hamas

Minister of National Security to oppose hostage deal over release of hundreds of terrorist murderers. In meeting with Prime Minister, he will draw a red line.

Ceasefire deal:

Smotrich and Ben-Gvir to remain in the government - for now

Smotrich and other ministers blasted Netanyahu’s decision to pause Gaza operations for negotiations, warning it aids Hamas; Ben-Gvir threatened Otzma Yehudit may quit.

Ben Gvir criticizes Netanyahu:

'The agreement endangers Israel’s security'

Minister Ben Gvir blasts Trump’s plan at a Cabinet meeting, calling it a threat to Israel’s security and a betrayal of Gaza.

Ben Gvir's demand to PM

'Hamas defeat and full control over Gaza'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Netanyahu’s meeting with US President Donald Trump, demanding the complete dismantling of Hamas.

Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill approved in first reading

The National Security Committee met this morning to discuss the bill imposing the death penalty for terrorists. The Coordinator of Prisoners and Missing Persons, Gal Hirsch, came to the debate and expressed opposition to the law's promotion now.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'You have no mandate to end the war without defeating Hamas'

National Security Minister Ben Gvir in a post on X after Shabbat: “Mr. Prime Minister, you have no mandate to end the war without a complete defeat of Hamas.”

Suspected Iranian spy who followed Ben Gvir indicted

A serious indictment has been filed against Yaakov Perl, an American-Israeli citizen suspected of acting on behalf of Iranian intelligence, documenting the residence of former IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi, and surveilling the security arrangements of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Netanyahu to Supreme Court:

Petitions against Ben-Gvir are unfounded

In a preliminary response, the government told the Supreme Court that dismissing Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is solely the Prime Minister’s authority and urged the petitions be rejected.

Rosh Hashanah stats:

Sharp rise in number of Jewish visitors to Temple Mount

Under National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's policy, the number of Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount on Rosh Hashanah has nearly doubled, records show.

Despite pressure on the right

Netanyahu considering enacting only partial sovereignty

Israel is weighing partial sovereignty in Judea and Samaria after UK, Australia, and Canada recognized a Palestinian state; Netanyahu to consult President Donald Trump.

Shouting match erupts in heated Cabinet meeting

Late-night Diplomatic-Security Cabinet meeting erupts into confrontation over Red Cross visits for jailed terrorists, as PM Netanyahu accuses Ben Gvir of leaking, and Hanegbi and Ben Gvir exchange barbs.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'We're not waiting for Europe; sovereignty is an urgent need'

'We don't need to wait for Europe in order to apply sovereignty,' says Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir at the Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference.

Police commissioner, Ben-Gvir tout cooperation at toast

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Police Commissioner Daniel Levi dismissed reports of tensions between them at a shared Rosh Hashana toast.

Report:

Police and prosecutors tried to frame Israeli journalist

A journalist was summoned for questioning with the permission of the prosecution, allegedly to incriminate journalist Amiel Yarchi and to identify his source for a recording that embarrassed the police leadership.

Ministers criticize AG

'Next political assassination only a matter of time'

During the government’s ceremonial meeting marking 50 years of the YAMAM unit, ministers—including the Prime Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and Yoav Kisch—attacked the Attorney General.

Shuvael Ben Gvir: My fascinating encounter with Charlie Kirk

Minister of National Security's son speaks about his personal encounter with Charlie Kirk, right-wing activist who was murdered in the US, 'A great lover of Israel and a brave man whose influence will be missed by the entire world.'

Binyamin town left without security detail

Reservists who provided security to the Anatot settlement in Binyamin ended their tour of duty - but no other unit was assigned to replace them, leaving the town undefended.

'Exceptional concerns'

Netherlands bars Ben Gvir and Smotrich from Schengen Zone

Netherlands says ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich will be banned from entering the 29 countries comprising Europe’s Schengen area.