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News and updates about Itamar Ben Gvir

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.

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

Victory for Ben-Gvir:

The body of terrorist Walid Daka will not be released

The court adopted the position of the Minister of National Security, who responded: 'As long as Hamas continues to hold our captives, all possible pressure must be applied for their release.'

The body of terrorist Walid Daka will not be released

Ben-Gvir threatens to leave govt. if Israel agrees to ceasefire

National Security Minister responds to reports a ceasefire is imminent by threatening to cease voting or supporting the coalition in response to a temporary ceasefire, withdrawing from the coalition altogether in response to a permanent ceasefire.

Ben-Gvir threatens to leave govt. if Israel agrees to ceasefire

Ran a red light causing accident

Ben-Gvir's driver indicted for reckless driving

Moshe Eichstein, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's personal driver charged with driving past a red light, reckless driving, and conduct that led to an accident that injured another driver and the minister.

Ben-Gvir's driver indicted for reckless driving

Report:

Netanyahu excluded two ministers from key discussions

Channel 13 report: Netanyahu held a series of security discussions on Monday in the presence of cabinet ministers, with the exception of two ministers. PM's office: There is no truth to the report.

Netanyahu excluded two ministers from key discussions

Netanyahu to hold urgent meeting on Temple Mount status quo

The defense establishement warned against Minister Ben-Gvir's policy at the holy site: 'We are liable to face an event that is totally different than what we had until now.'

Netanyahu to hold urgent meeting on Temple Mount status quo

Minister of National Security:

Dramatic increase in enforcement against aid to illegal residents

Since Minister Ben Gvir took office, a dramatic increase has been registered in police enforcement against those who aid and abet illegal residents.

Dramatic increase in enforcement against aid to illegal residents

Ben Gvir responds to Lapid:

'He is hindering the soldiers from winning'

National Security Minister responds to opposition leader who accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of torpedoing efforts to form a unity government.

'He is hindering the soldiers from winning'

Woman indicted for throwing sand at Ben Gvir

An indictment was filed against Noa Goldenberg, who is accused of throwing sand at Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on a Tel Aviv beach last Friday.

Woman indicted for throwing sand at Ben Gvir

Woman suspected of throwing sand at Ben Gvir to house arrest

Demonstrators with sand and pictures of Minister Ben Gvir show up outside the court and throw sand on his pictures.

Woman suspected of throwing sand at Ben Gvir to house arrest

'Deranged murderer of hostages'

Woman arrested after throwing sand at Ben Gvir

27-year-old woman arrested after throwing sand at National Security Minister as he was spending time with his family on a beach in Tel Aviv. Another person shouted at him: The hostages are dying in Gaza because of you.

Woman arrested after throwing sand at Ben Gvir

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Include defeat of terrorism in Judea and Samaria in war goals'

National Security Minister writes to PM that the 'Conceptzia' that led to October 7 still exists in Judea and Samaria and the recent rise in attempted attacks demands a firm response.

'Include defeat of terrorism in Judea and Samaria in war goals'

National Security Min.:

'I'm working to end negotiations with Hamas'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir says he is working to end negotiations for a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal with Hamas. 'Negotiations only create more and more terror.'

'I'm working to end negotiations with Hamas'

Ben-Gvir:

'We'll do everything so Netanyahu won't bend'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addressed protesters against a hostage deal and said he is using his power in the government to prevent one.

'We'll do everything so Netanyahu won't bend'

Cabinet Dispute:

Gallant demands compromise; Smotrich and Ben Gvir outraged

Ministers furious at Gallant's demand to relinquish control of Philadelphi Corridor, saying: 'If we give in to Hamas demands, we have lost the war.'

Gallant demands compromise; Smotrich and Ben Gvir outraged

EU initiative to sanction Ben Gvir and Smotrich thwarted

Israel succeeds in thwarting the initiative of EU Foreign Minister Josep Borrell to advance sanctions against Ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich.

EU initiative to sanction Ben Gvir and Smotrich thwarted

EU FM to seek sanctions against Smotrich and Ben Gvir

European Union Foreign Minister Josep Borrell plans to request that member states jointly impose sanctions on Smotrich and Ben Gvir, though such a resolution is unlikely to pass.

EU FM to seek sanctions against Smotrich and Ben Gvir

Ben Gvir responds to Hamas official who threatened him

Senior Hamas official threatens that Ben Gvir's fate will be like that of assassinated minister Rehavam Ze'evi. Ben Gvir responds: I will continue to work to eliminate them.

Ben Gvir responds to Hamas official who threatened him

'Reckless statements and actions'

US condemns Ben Gvir's comments on Temple Mount

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller tells Axios the US "strongly opposes" Ben Gvir’s public support for building a synagogue on the Temple Mount: It would demonstrate blatant disregard for the historic status quo.

US condemns Ben Gvir's comments on Temple Mount

A synagogue on the Temple Mount? Temple Institute founder answers

Temple Institute founder and dean of the Temple Yeshiva Rabbi Yisrael Ariel speaks with Arutz Sheva and voices support for the establishment of a synagogue on the Temple Mount.

A synagogue on the Temple Mount? Temple Institute founder answers

Temple Mount controversy:

Haredi newspaper denounces Ben-Gvir in Arabic

The haredi publication Yated Ne'eman published a sweeping denounciation of Minister Ben-Gvir's stance on the temple mount, along with an Arabic translation.

Haredi newspaper denounces Ben-Gvir in Arabic

Al-Aqsa preacher mocks:

'Ben Gvir's plan for the Temple Mount is imaginary'

Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, a preacher at Al-Aqsa Mosque, claims there is no basis to the claim of National Security MInister Itamar Ben Gvir that Jews have a right to Al-Aqsa Mosque.

'Ben Gvir's plan for the Temple Mount is imaginary'

Cabinet approves:

Daniel Levi appointed Israel Police commissioner

The cabinet unanimously approved the proposal by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to appoint Daniel Levi as commissioner of the Israel Police.

Daniel Levi appointed Israel Police commissioner

Cabinet members clash

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant clashed with fellow ministers after he called for Israel to come to a settlement with Hezbollah. Ben-Gvir: 'You don't understand that you harm the residents of the north.'

Cabinet members clash

Ben-Gvir demands deportation of Eritreans after Tel Aviv brawl

The Ministry of National Security and the police plan to renew their demand to deport Eritrean citizens from the State of Israel.

Ben-Gvir demands deportation of Eritreans after Tel Aviv brawl

ISA official to State Attorney:

'Those who were once our targets have become ministers'

State Attorney Amit Aisman called an urgent meeting to discuss the violent far-right riots in Jit but did not invite representatives of the IDF command that oversees the area.

'Those who were once our targets have become ministers'

President Herzog:

Remove Kahanism from the government

President Isaac Herzog confronted left-wing demonstrators who insulted him, and called to remove Kahanism from the government.

Remove Kahanism from the government

'Deliberately provocative'

Britain condemns Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit

British Foreign Secretary joins in on the condemnations of National Security Minister's visit to the Temple Mount.

Britain condemns Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit

UTJ MK:

'Ben Gvir is playing games with matters of pikuach nefesh'

MK Yaakov Asher criticizes National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over his Temple Mount visit: He cannot do whatever he wants.

'Ben Gvir is playing games with matters of pikuach nefesh'

'Disregard for status quo'

Blinken blasts Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount

US Secretary of State criticizes National Security Minister's visit to the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av: These provocative actions only exacerbate tensions at a pivotal moment.

Blinken blasts Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount

Is there a law prohibiting Jews from praying on the Temple Mount?

Haaretz reporter Josh Breiner writes about a law forbidding Jews from praying on Temple Mount. MK Rothman: 'Please refer your followers and me to the law?'

Is there a law prohibiting Jews from praying on the Temple Mount?

International controversy:

Ben-Gvir recites Tisha B'av prayers on Temple Mount

Ministers Ben-Gvir and Waserlauf were part of a large group of Israelis who recited prayers and Hatikva on the Temple Mount today, drawing criticism from both fellow coalition parties and opposition members, as well as from other nations.

Ben-Gvir recites Tisha B'av prayers on Temple Mount

EU FM calls for sanctions on Ben Gvir and Smotrich

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell claims Ben Gvir and Smotrich are "inciting to war crimes", says sanctions against them must be on the EU agenda.

EU FM calls for sanctions on Ben Gvir and Smotrich

Police ban screening of pro-Hamas film in Jerusalem

The film titled: 'Point-Blank Stories of Gaza That Have Not Yet Been Told,' was scheduled to be screened at the Yevus Center in Jerusalem, but the Jerusalem District Interem Commander signed an order against it.

Police ban screening of pro-Hamas film in Jerusalem

'A shameful scene'

Military Police raid detention facility, clash with soldiers

Military Police detain soldiers guarding Hamas terrorists at the Sde Teiman detention facility on suspicion of abusing detainees.

Military Police raid detention facility, clash with soldiers

Former Shin Bet official:

'Hamas's actions prove it's in distress'

Former Coordinator for Captives and the Missing Yaron Bloom said that the report of videos showing the torture of hostages being sent to Minister Ben-Gvir is a 'manipulative report.'

'Hamas's actions prove it's in distress'

Report:

Hamas sent videos of hostages undergoing torture to Min. Ben-Gvir

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir denied reports that the terrorist organization sent him videos showing the torture of Israeli hostages with demands to improve the conditions of jailed terrorists.

Hamas sent videos of hostages undergoing torture to Min. Ben-Gvir

Poll:

5 seats for Smotrich, 11 for Ben Gvir

New poll finds that a new right-wing party led by Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman and Gideon Sa'ar wins 28 seats.

5 seats for Smotrich, 11 for Ben Gvir

Ben-Gvir endorses Trump for President

National Security Minister says he cannot be neutral in the US Presidential election in light of security threats from Iran and its proxies and that Trump will take a harder stance against Iran.

Ben-Gvir endorses Trump for President

Ben Gvir in the Knesset:

'Diplomatic echelon allows Jews to pray on Temple Mount'

'The one who rules the Temple Mount rules the Land of Israel, with G-d's help we will rule the Temple Mount,' National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir promises.

'Diplomatic echelon allows Jews to pray on Temple Mount'

Sanctions against Israelis:

Ben-Gvir's demand from Netanyahu

'I asked the Prime Minister to notify the American administration that if sanctions are imposed against ministers in the government, the response will be the complete dismantling of the Palestinian Authority.'

Ben-Gvir's demand from Netanyahu

Report:

US weighing sanctions against two Israeli ministers

Three US officials say the Biden administration is weighing sanctions against Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

US weighing sanctions against two Israeli ministers

Watch:

Near brawl in the Knesset during Ben Gvir's speech

Arab Knesset members move towards the podium on which Ben Gvir was standing after he called Arab MKs "terrorists". The ushers separated the parties.

Near brawl in the Knesset during Ben Gvir's speech

Poll: Right wants Ben Gvir to lead after Netanyahu

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has the most support among coalition voters for position of leader of right-religious bloc on the day after PM Netanyahu steps down.

Poll: Right wants Ben Gvir to lead after Netanyahu

An end to the crisis?

Shas, Otzma Yehudit, to vote with the coalition

Shas party slams National Security Minister for party's refusal to vote with coalition, stresses, 'Shas, as usual, will show responsibility and not create a crisis.'

Shas, Otzma Yehudit, to vote with the coalition

Netanyahu vs. Ben-Gvir:

'We must empty the Sde Teiman detention facility'

PM Netanyahu believes that all means must be taken so that Sde Teiman remains a temporary holding facility for detainees for investigation and sorting purposes before they are transferred to detention facilities.

'We must empty the Sde Teiman detention facility'

Minister Margi:

Ben-Gvir behaves as if he is the only one that matters

Minister Yaakov Margi criticized Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir: 'He behaves aggressively and as a bully.' Ben-Gvir responded: 'Deri flirts with the left.'

Ben-Gvir behaves as if he is the only one that matters

Lapid:

'Opposition will give 'safety net' for hostage deal'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid has declared that his party will support a prisoner exchange agreement even if it means preserving the coalition.

'Opposition will give 'safety net' for hostage deal'

Ben-Gvir visits suspect in October 7th terrorist execution case

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited and gave support to Yisrael Bitton, who was suspected of murdering a terrorist involved in the massacre.

Ben-Gvir visits suspect in October 7th terrorist execution case

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

'You will stand alone'

Ben-Gvir warned the Cabinet that he had not been elected for another group to make decisions. 'We are not ornaments.'

'You will stand alone'

Ben-Gvir:

'It's time to stop the spins'

Minister Ben-Gvir details the core of his dispute with ISA director Ronen Bar: 'He repeatedly convinced the Prime Minister that worsening the conditions of the terrorists would lead to escalation.'

'It's time to stop the spins'

ISA vs. Ben-Gvir:

'Lies that never happened'

ISA officials categorically denied that the ISA director had threatened Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

'Lies that never happened'

Ben Gvir:

'If the war ends - I will not be in the government'

National Security Minister warns that a cessation of the war in Gaza or a political settlement without attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon would cause his party to leave the government.

'If the war ends - I will not be in the government'

After calling to execute terrorists

Palestinian Arabs furious at Ben-Gvir

The Director-General of the Palestinian Prisoner's Society said that the 'fascist and extremist' Minister Ben-Gvir's statements represent the system that carries out 'mass extermination of the Palestinian people.'

Palestinian Arabs furious at Ben-Gvir

Unbelievable:

Israel considering releasing 120 Gazan terrorists from jail

In response to the National Security Council's request for the release of 120 terrorists arrested in Gaza and held in Sde Teiman, Minister Ben Gvir objects and suggests bringing the request up for discussion in the Cabinet.

Israel considering releasing 120 Gazan terrorists from jail

MK Gadi Eisenkot:

'It's no secret that Itamar and Bezalel have a lot of influence'

MK Gadi Eisenkot criticizes the government, says ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir significantly influence the decision-making.

'It's no secret that Itamar and Bezalel have a lot of influence'

Poll:

10 seats to Ben-Gvir, five to Smotrich

Poll finds that a right-wing party led by Avigdor Liberman, former Mossad Director Yossi Cohen, Naftali Bennet, and Gideon Sa'ar would win 34 seats.

10 seats to Ben-Gvir, five to Smotrich

Due to Prison Overcrowding:

IDF cancels arrests in Judea and Samaria

Security bodies are prioritizing arrests and releasing terrorists with 'low risk' to make room in the prisons.

IDF cancels arrests in Judea and Samaria

Ex-Otzma Yehudit members form new party

Among the members of the new 'Jewish, Whole, and Strong Israel Party' are former Otzma Yehudit deputy director Yehzekel Hason, Sara Marzel, the wife of right-wing activist Baruch Marzel, and Rabbi Yehuda Epstein from the Kedushat Tzion union.

Ex-Otzma Yehudit members form new party

Ben-Gvir calls to split AG position from government

Justice Minister refuses to discuss bill which would grant responsibility for prosecution to State Attorney instead of to Attorney General.

Ben-Gvir calls to split AG position from government