Itamar Ben Gvir

'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.

In response to Israeli ban:

Spain bans Ben-Gvir and Smotrich from entering the country

After Israel banned Spain's far-left anti-Israel Deputy PM and Minister of Youth and Children, Spanish Foreign Minister announced a ban on Israel's National Security and Finance Ministers.

After terrorist attack:

Dramatic rise in applications for gun licenses

In the last 24 hours, there has been a sharp increase of 145% in the number of new applications for private weapons licenses.

Minister Ben Gvir:

'Easing conditions for terrorists increases terror'

Minister of National Security praises those who neutralized the terrorists in the Ramot Junction attack, 'Have your weapons on you at all times, this saved lives today.'

Ben-Gvir touts 'end of neglect' in Umm Al-Fahm

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toured Umm al-Fahm with police and the Israel Lands Authority as part of an effort to enforce building violations.

'Go shout in the Knesset'

MK Kariv clashes with Jerusalem police commander

MK Gilad Kariv confronts Jerusalem police commander during protest; officer tells him: "Go shout in the Knesset."

Minister Ben-Gvir:

'Capture Gaza and encourage emigration'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was interviewed on Saturday night on Meet the Press and addressed the conquest of Gaza, the worsening of conditions for terrorists in prisons and the propaganda videos Hamas distributes.

Drone attack on Minister Ben-Gvir foiled

A squad of Hamas operatives from Hebron allegedly intended to use explosive drones to assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

'Policy is binding': Ben Gvir rejects AG's position

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara's letter, rejects claims over roadblock policy.

AG to Ben Gvir:

Policy on demonstrations lacks validity

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara criticizes National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s new roadblock policy as beyond his authority.

Netanyahu to Cabinet ministers: Partial deal not on the table

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to hold vote on resolution opposing partial deal with Hamas, claiming such a deal is 'not on the table.'

New police rules bar protesters from blocking major routes

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir published a policy paper regulating police conduct at protests, banning the blocking of highways, hospital access, and emergency routes.

Itamar Ben Gvir meets Georgia PM and key officials

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir meets with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, calls for international support in dismantling Hamas and securing release of Israeli hostages.

Ben-Gvir:

'Benny Gantz can not join the government'

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on his fellow coalition faction heads not to allow the Blue and White party into the government, claiming it would impede success in Gaza.

'Hostage murderer'

Leftist activists harass Ben Gvir

Protesters disrupt minister's Shabbat walk to synagogue in Sharon region, verbally accost him and his soldier son.

During family vacation

Left-wing activists accost Ben Gvir and his children

Left-wing activists confronted National Security Minister MK Itamar Ben Gvir during a family vacation in northern Israel. Ben Gvir reassured his young son, saying the man “wants Abbas.”

‘Guantanamo’

Supreme Court lashes out at Ben-Gvir over prison conditions

In a closed Supreme Court hearing, justices sharply criticized the state over Minister Ben-Gvir’s decision to bar Red Cross visits to imprisoned Hamas terrorists, warning of global damage.

Hirsch, Ben-Gvir clash over prison visit to terrorist Barghouti

PMO Hostages Coordinator Gal Hirsch urged Minister Ben-Gvir to lower rhetoric after his prison confrontation with Marwan Barghouti, warning it could endanger the hostages.

Abbas’s deputy:

'Barghouti is a symbol of Palestinian resistance'

Hussein al-Sheikh, deputy to PA chairman Abbas, visits the family of terrorist Marwan Barghouti following National Security Minister Ben Gvir’s visit to Barghouti’s prison cell.

Barghouti confrontation

Ben Gvir responds to critics: There’s a boss, and he’s no sucker

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to criticism following his confrontation with mass murderer Marwan Barghouti in prison.

Outrage following Ben Gvir's visit to arch-terrorist in prison

Minister Ben Gvir's visit to Marwan Barghouti's cell drew condemnation from Arab parties and the Palestinian Authority.

Ben-Gvir confronts Barghouti:

'Whoever murders our children, we will obliterate them'

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir visited Gannot Prison, where he confronted arch-terrorist Marwan Barghouti, declaring that Israel will not be defeated by murderers.

Netanyahu to haredi officers:

'No contradiction between Torah and military service'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Ben-Gvir visited the haredi Avnet Company of the Border Police, praising their enlistment as a vital union of faith and defense.

Ben Gvir's demand

'Dismantle the Palestinian Authority'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir demands significant steps to dismantle the Palestinian Authority in the upcoming Cabinet meeting.

Police spokesman to Arutz Sheva:

The police are apolitical, they do not belong to anyone

Assistant Commissioner Lior Abudraham tells Arutz Sheva the Israel Police operates professionally and independently, rejects claims of political enforcement.

Polls show Ben-Gvir climbing to nine seats

A new poll released Sunday evening by Channel 13 suggests that if elections were held today, the Otzma Yehudit party would secure nine seats in the Knesset.

First time in thousands of years:

Jewish minister leads prayers on the Temple Mount

Thousands ascend to pray; Jews allowed to sing, prostrate under new policy hailed as historic change in worship rights at Judaism’s holiest site.

Netanyahu rushing emigration plan to keep Ben-Gvir in coalition

Prime Minister Netanyahu is rushing the plan for voluntary emigration from Gaza to prevent Otzma Yehudit from breaking away from the coalition.

Netherlands decides:

Smotrich and Ben Gvir to be barred entry

Netherlands to ban Smotrich and Ben Gvir from entering the country. The Israeli ambassador will be summoned for a discussion.

Ben-Gvir:

'Humanitarian aid is a disgrace and danger'

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticized the aid delivery to the Gaza Strip, calling it "nonsense and hallucination that endangers soldiers."

Watch: Itamar Ben Gvir joins son's 'beret march'

Shuvael Ben Gvir, son of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, completes 'beret march' in elite unit; father Itamar joins him for the last kilometer, helping carry the stretcher. Watch.

Persona non grata

Slovenia sanctions Ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

Slovenia becomes the first EU country to impose sanctions and declare Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich persona non grata over alleged incitement and human rights violations.

'Zero'

Confrontation during debate on terrorists' conditions

During hearing on left-wing petition to improve the conditions of terrorists, one of the attendees shouted "Zero" at Minister Ben Gvir.

Ben Gvir slams humanitarian city plan:

'Political spin doesn't replace complete victory'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticizes proposal to establish a humanitarian city in Gaza, calling it a diversion from negotiations for hostages' release.

Smotrich and Ben-Gvir denounce emerging deal

Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir have both announced their opposition to any ceasefire plan that includes withdrawal from Gaza.

Ben-Gvir demands explanation for police strip searches

The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, announced a meeting with senior police officials following complaints about stripping detainees arrested at protests.

Netanyahu bangs on table to quiet ministers during heated meeting

The security cabinet voted late last night in favor of distributing humanitarian aid throughout the Gaza Strip, following a heated discussion that included harsh criticism of IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

Minister Ben Gvir:

Promise of future 'demilitarization’ is a reward for terror

Minister Ben Gvir insists: Victory and the safe return of hostages require full occupation of Gaza, a total halt to "humanitarian" aid, and the encouragement of emigration.

Netanyahu's promise to Smotrich and Ben Gvir

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggests those threatening to leave government over deal's approval wait until end of Knesset recess, allowing time to reassess.

Report:

IDF Chief, ministers clash over Gaza war strategy

A heated security meeting sees IDF Chief of Staff Zamir clash with Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir over Gaza operations, with ministers alleging stagnation. The discussion concludes with Netanyahu's firm directive for an evacuation plan.

Lapid offers to counter:

Will Smotrich and Ben-Gvir shoot down hostage deal?

Ben-Gvir pushes for united front against hostage deal as Lapid pledges support to ensure it passes.

Ben-Gvir orders singing to be allowed on Temple Mount

For the first time in years, Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount were allowed to sing and dance freely throughout the holy site, in accordance with a new policy set by Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir.

Ben Gvir unveils security plan for Judea and Samaria

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir outlines a sweeping strategy for Judea and Samaria: targeted strikes at funerals, full sanctions on the Palestinian Authority, tighter closures, legislation for the death penalty for terrorists, and dismantling Tanzim—mirroring tactics used in Tehran.

Following Al Jazeera broadcasts:

Military censor to block foreign broadcasts from combat zones

After successful enforcement actions against hostile broadcasts, it has been decided that foreign journalists will be required to obtain prior approval from military censorship for any broadcasts during combat.

'Outrageous hypocrisy'

Amb. Huckabee meets sanctioned Israeli ministers

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir and condemned the sanctions by five nations against them.

Amb. Hotovely on UK sanctions: 'A profound moral mistake'

Hotovely defends Smotrich and Ben-Gvir in GB News interview, accuses UK of empowering Hamas and dismissing Israeli voters’ democratic choices.

Watch:

Jews dance and bow down on the Temple Mount

Jews were documented this morning dancing and bowing on the Temple Mount during a visit to the site.

Fmr. Amb. Friedman:

Should millions of Americans expect sanctions too?

According to Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, millions of Americans, including many in the Trump admin, oppose a Palestinian state, and therefore should be subject to sanctions by the UK and other countries.

Rubio condemns

'Don't forget who the real enemy is'

US Secretary of condemns decision by the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway to impose sanctions on Ben Gvir and Smotrich: The United States urges the reversal of the sanctions.

Sa'ar:

'The British Mandate ended. It will never return'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar denounces UK-led sanctions on Israeli ministers as "outrageous," warns moves embolden Hamas and undermine Israel’s war objectives.

Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

Five countries impose sanctions on Israeli ministers

UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway issue sanctions against Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, citing incitement and settler violence in Judea and Samaria.

FM Sa'ar:

UK sanctions on ministers are outrageous

Foreign Minister announces reopening of Israeli embassy in Lusaka, outlines strategic ties with Africa.

'He belongs behind bars'

MK Ofer Cassif on trial for assaulting police officer

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir and MK Kroizer call for prison sentence as MK Cassif stands trial for assaulting officer during protest in closed military zone.

Funding aid to Gaza:

Ben Gvir demands Netanyahu explain NIS 700M Gaza aid transfer

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir questions government funding of food and supplies for a population that on 10/7 took part en masse in a massacre and rejoiced as our brothers and sisters were slaughtered.

"journalist"

TV Host Yoav Limor Displays Anti-Ben Gvir Shirt Live On Air

TV host Yoav Limor revealed an anti-Ben Gvir shirt live on Channel 12, protesting police actions against such merchandise at the Jerusalem Pride Parade. He criticized the minister and warned of threats to Israeli democracy.

Ben Gvir: ‘Only truce Hamas deserves is a bullet to the head’

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sharply criticizes the Witkoff outline and the PM's support for it, warning that any ceasefire would allow Hamas to regroup. “I'm not just worried about the hostages, but also about our children and soldiers,” he stated.

Ben Gvir demands to strip Ayman Odeh of parliamentary immunity

During a protest accusing Israel of “58 years of occupation,” MK Ayman Odeh criticized the government's approach to Gaza. In response, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir urged the Attorney General to revoke Odeh’s parliamentary immunity

On suspicion of incitement

Sana Daqqa, widow of terrorist Walid Daqqa, arrested

Israel Police arrest Sana Daqqa, the widow of terrorist Walid Daqqa, in Jerusalem, on suspicion of publishing inciting statements against the State of Israel and IDF soldiers. Arrest carried out following a request from Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Ben Gvir to Interior Minister:

'Deport the wife of terrorist Walid Daqqa'

In a letter to Minister Moshe Arbel, Ben Gvir writes that "the wife of the terrorist, Sana Daqqa, published several inciting posts, including a post praising her terrorist husband."

ICC prosecutor rushing warrants against Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

Karim Khan planned to issue arrest warrants for Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir due to their activities to expand Israeli construction.