Itamar Ben Gvir

Itamar Ben Gvir:

'Likelihood that I will return to the government has increased'

Former Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to President Trump's announcement that the US will take control of Gaza and promote permanent immigration of Gazans.

Despite Netanyahu's promise:

Palestinian Authority involved in control of Rafah Crossing

The Palestinian Authority is operating the Rafah Crossing between Israel and Gaza, alongside international bodies. 'The Prime Minister caved in.'

Terrorist who planned to assassinate Ben Gvir released

Former minister Ben Gvir reveals that one of the terrorists released as part of the hostage deal had planned to assassinate him in the past: A reckless agreement.

Ben-Gvir:

'This has been a total failure'

MK Itamar Ben-Gvir denounces the release ceremonies for the three hostages as a serious blow to Israel.

'A reckless deal that will cost in blood'

Hostages' families demand Ben Gvir support deal with Hamas

Argument breaks out in Knesset committee, as representatives of some of the hostages' families demand MK Itamar Ben Gvir support the deal with Hamas. Ben Gvir: 'A reckless deal that will cost in blood.'

Minister Haim Katz to receive Otzma Yehudit's portfolios

After Minister Yariv Levin declined the offer, Minister Haim Katz will replace the ministers from the Otzma Yehudit Party who left the coalition.

Incoming US Amb to UN:

'Israel has biblical right to Judea and Samaria'

Elise Stefanik, incoming US Amb to UN, says she agrees with Smotrich & Ben Gvir, that 'Israel has a biblical right to Judea and Samaria.'

Otzma Yehudit ministers, MKs submit letters of resignation

Itamar Ben-Gvir and the rest of his party's representatives resign from government in protest against the ceasefire deal with Hamas, which they call a "surrender."

PM's office denies

Ben Gvir: They offered to credit me for firing the Chief of Staff

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks about the offers he received from the Prime Minister to convince him to remain in the government despite the hostage deal. Netanyahu's office responds: An absolute lie.

Resignations tomorrow:

Itamar Ben-Gvir's party to leave coalition

Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party intends to resign from the coalition en masse tomorrow in protest against the hostage deal.

Ben-Gvir:

'If deal is approved Otzma Yehudit will leave government'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he and his fellow party members will resign from the government if the hostage deal is approved. They will return if Israel returns to fight in Gaza.

Response to Ben Gvir

Cabinet Secretary: Hamas is the only one that thwarted a deal

Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs responds to Ben Gvir's claim that he prevented the advancement of a hostage release deal, says that the only side that has thus far prevented a deal is Hamas.

Deal to stay in Gov't:

Netanyahu makes offer to Ben Gvir and Smotrich

Following threats by Chairman of Otzma Yehudit to resign in the event of a deal approval, PM makes offer to Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir, on condition that they remain in the government.

Sources in negotiations:

'Hamas changed its position - not Israel'

A source familiar with the negotiations responded to Minister Ben-Gvir's concerns regarding the emerging deal, saying that new pressures had forced Hamas to compromise.

Ben-Gvir to Smotrich:

'Let's leave the government together if deal goes through'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir called on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to join forces in opposing the emerging hostage deal.

Call on Ben Gvir and Smotrich:

'Leave the government if archterrorists are freed'

Bereaved families write to Ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich, demanding an emergency meeting and calling on them to resign from the government in the wake of the deal that will see the release of terrorists.

Special footage:

A tour of the high-security wing that holds the worst terrorists

Arutz Sheva got to take a behind-the-scenes look at the Rakefet Wing which holds the Nukhba Force terrorists who committed the October 7th Massacre and members of Hezbollah's Radwan Force.

MK Almog Cohen:

'Netanyahu was instructed to come to the Knesset in a wheelchair'

MK Almog Cohen of Otzma Yehudit reveals that he made his decision to vote against his faction's position on the budget was made when he heard the doctors' recommendation for the Prime Minister to come to the Knesset in a wheelchair.

Bismuth responds to Ben Gvir:

'The public didn't like it - there are red lines'

MK Boaz Bismuth says he forgave Minister Ben Gvir for forcing him to come to the Knesset while sitting shiva for his mother: "Decide, my friend, whether you are in the coalition or in the opposition."

Ben-Gvir:

'I ask forgiveness of the PM and MK Bismuth'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir apologized for going against other coalition parties on a recent budget vote, saying 'Upon further self-reflection, I realize I made a mistake.'

Report:

Trump, Netanyahu named most influential people in Israel for 2024

After Trump and Netanyahu, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir were deemed the most influential people in Israel.

Supreme Court:

Ben-Gvir unauthorized to dictate investigation policy

The Supreme Court invalidated a clause that gave the National Security Minister authority over investigations and called for greater police independence.

Ben Gvir:

Is there one law for synagogues and another for mosques?

Enforcement chief claims illegal Arab construction not demolished due to 'lack of interest to the public,' National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir demands explanations.

Minister Karhi to Arutz Sheva:

'We're used to crises, the Ben Gvir issue will be resolved too'

Minister Shlomo Karhi unfazed by the coalition crisis and Otzma Yehudit's vote against the budget: "The government is expected to fulfill its term."

Report:

Netanyahu considering seizing powers from Ben-Gvir

Netanyahu is expected to have a hard time forgiving Ben-Gvir for refusing to offset his vote, causing the Prime Minister to leave the hospital to vote on the budget.

New suspicions against Ben-Gvir and Prison Service officials

An investigation into associates of Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has unveiled alleged potential misdoings by senior law enforcement officers.

Israel Prison Service ends use of draft soldiers

The Israeli Prison Service has completely eliminated the use of soldiers in conscript service as correctional staff.

Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount for Hanukkah

The Minister of National Security visited the Temple Mount and prayed for victory, the welfare of Israeli soldiers, and the return of the hostages.

Otzma Yehudit votes against the position of the coalition

Otzma Yehudit accuses Smotrich of blocking the transfer of hundreds of millions of shekels to the police, votes against budget laws in the Knesset.

Supreme Court to state:

Why no provision for 'sufficient food' for Nukhba terrorists?

Court issues order on petition demanding that security prisoners and terrorists be provided with the same amount as food as other prisoners

MK Gotliv to Arutz Sheva:

'The coalition is not falling apart, we have enough strength'

Likud MK Tally Gotliv expresses support for Minister Ben Gvir and criticizes the coalition's conduct, calling for regular meetings between the leaders of the parties in the coalition.

Budget approved, despite Ben Gvir-Smotrich dispute

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attacks Minister Smotrich over state budget debate; and Otzma Yehudit threatens not to vote with coalition.

Ben Gvir threatens:

'We will operate independently of coalition'

Otzma Yehudit threatens to operate independently following cancellation of meeting to discuss dismissal of State Attorney, negotiations for hostage deal, and dispute with Treasury over budget.

Itamar Ben Gvir to enlisting son:

'Don't keep score, don't get confused'

Shuvael Ben Gvir, son of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, enlists in an elite unit. 'With G-d's help, you and your generation will lead us to victory.'

Police Commander Avishai Mualem released to house arrest

Mualem, a commander in Judea and Samaria, is accused of refusing to arrest Jewish rioters to curry favor with Minister Ben-Gvir.

Ben Gvir: He has my support

Israel Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi interrogated

The Israel Prison Service senior official who was investigated on suspicion of interfering with an investigation process and breach of trust is Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Attorney General trying to fabricate case against me'

'Attorney General on a witch hunt to bring down government,' says Ben Gvir, following arrest of senior Shin Bet officer and police officers suspected of bribery and breach of trust.

Ben-Gvir: 'A line was crossed'

Senior IPS official, senior police officers investigated

The Police Internal Investigations Department investigated two senior police officers for unethical conduct and a senior Israel Prisons Service official for obstruction of justice and breach of trust. Ben-Gvir: 'This is a coup.'

Over mosque crackdown

Mufti of 'Palestine' blasts Ben Gvir, warns of religious war

Grand Mufti of “Palestine”, Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, criticizes National Security Minister after he instructed senior police officials to enforce the confiscation of loudspeakers in mosques due to complaints about noise.

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum on 'unacceptable' hostage deal

National Security Minister calls terms of hostage deal being discussed 'irrelevant' and warns that 'the prime minister very much does not want Otzma Yehudit to leave the government.'

Minister Ben Gvir: Stop the noise from mosques

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir instructs top police officials to enforce the confiscation of loudspeakers in mosques due to noise complaints.

'Don't stop fighting'

Ben-Gvir's message to Netanyahu after the ceasefire

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir took the opportunity at the cornerstone laying ceremony for the new Sderot police station to express opposition to the ceasefire in Lebanon.

Ben Gvir to hostage families:

'I'm not prepared to have another 1000 Sinwars'

Representatives of the hostage families confront Minister of National Security | MKs Meirav Cohen and Shelly Tal Meron were removed from session.

Ben-Gvir:

'Deal with Lebanon a missed opportunity and a big mistake'

The National Security Minister expressed opposition to a ceasefire deal with Lebanon. 'Right now, when Hezbollah is down and begging for a ceasefire, we can't stop.'

Muslim writer favors Trump and Ben-Gvir's approaches

Amine Ayoub, a Muslim policy writer from Morocco, spoke with Arutz Sheva- Israel National News to speak about his support for Israel.

Disclosed:

Indictment against terrorists who planned to assassinate Ben Gvir

'I will continue to work towards stricter imprisonment conditions for terrorists, sovereignty in Israel, distribution of guns, and for the ultimate victory over our enemies - no terrorist will intimidate me,' says Ben Gvir.

A-G tells Netanyahu to considering firing Minister Ben-Gvir

Attorney General Gali-Baharav writes to PM accusing National Security Minister of improper interference with the police and courts, recommends he be fired.

Last-ditch effort:

Democrats call on Biden to sanction Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

17 Democratic senators and 71 members of the House of Representatives signed a letter to the President calling on him to take advantage of his time left in office to sanction the two senior Israeli officials.

Hamas terrorists planned to assassinate Minister Ben-Gvir and son

A terror cell from Hebron attempted to track and assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his son Shovael.

On the Knesset stage

Minister Ben-Gvir celebrates Trump's victory

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stood at the podium in the Knesset Plenum, congratulated President-Elect Trump, and called for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria and the death penalty for terrorists.

Over picture in Lebanon

IDF dismisses Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer from reserve duty

IDF dismisses MK from Otzma Yehudit after he was photographed in a home in southern Lebanon with graffiti behind him reading "MK Kroizer's office".

Ben-Gvir:

'Encouraging emigration - the most moral solution'

The Minister of National Security participated in the Nachala conference for promoting settlement in the Gaza Strip and called for encouraging Gazan emigration.

Keir Starmer:

UK considering sanctions on Smotrich and Minister Ben Gvir

Keir Starmer to Ed Davey, 'UK considering sanctions for Finance Minister Smotrich and National Security Minister Ben Gvir.' 'The days of the Mandate are over. They do not scare me.'

Arab MK to Ben Gvir: 'You're an embarrassment'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir spars with Arab MK Ahmad Tibi: 'You're an embarrassment.' 'You represent terrorists' families.'

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Promote a death penalty for terrorists law'

National Security Minister calls on the Prime Minister: Convene the Cabinet to discuss laws that will deter terrorists and order your faction to support them as stipulated in the coalition agreement.

Due to minister's involvement:

Screening of anti-Israel film in Jaffa canceled

The Al Saraya Theater in Jaffa planned to hold a screening of the movie 'Lyd' which portrays Israel and the IDF as murderers.

Following intelligence: security increased for Chanamel Dorfman

Office of the Minister of National Security says the decision to raise Dorfman's security level was made following intelligence investigation and security around him was increased.

Hadera attack

Ben Gvir: It has been proven again - weapons save lives

National Security Minister visits police station in Hadera following the stabbing attack in the city: The very fact that civilians with so many weapons were on the scene saved people's lives.

Former Chief of Staff:

'Ben Gvir and Smotrich are the threat, not Hamas'

Former Chief of Staff Dan Halutz says in left-wing demonstration that ministers Ben Gvir, Smotrich and Levin are the existential threat to the country and not the various terrorist organizations.

Ben-Gvir:

'Kamala the humanitarian thing is to ensure Israelis return home'

Israeli National Security Minister responds to post by US Vice President announcing $157 million in aid to Lebanon without mentioning the tens of thousands of Israelis displaced by the constant Hezbollah attacks over the last year.