Itamar Ben Gvir

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

'You're Gallant's boss, deal with him'

National Security Minister accuses Defense Minister of maintaining his own policy targeting settlers and being lax on security in Judea and Samaria.

Ben-Gvir:

Fine for disrespecting Hatikva 'a bad joke'

Fans from the Arab-majority city of Sakhnin refused to stop cheering for their team while the anthem was sung, leading to a fine for their team.

Ben-Gvir to Police:

'I will not allow shaming or media to harm you'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wrote a letter supporting officers of the Israel Police after one of them was placed under investigation for a shooting in Jerusalem.

Ben-Gvir joins search for missing girl

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined the search for the missing girl Hymanut Kassou, who disappeared from Tzfat sixteen days ago.

Ben Gvir backs the officers

Clashes in eastern Jerusalem, 12-year-old killed

During riot in Shuafat, 12-year-old Arab boy shoots fireworks directly at officers, who open fire and hit him. Boy later pronounced dead.

Ben-Gvir refuses Turkish request to visit prisoners

The National Security Minister has refused to approve a request by Turkey to visit its citizens in Israeli prisons. 'First pressure Hamas to allow us to visit the hostages.'

Ben-Gvir:

'Intensify fighting even during Ramadan'

National Security Minister says Hamas dragging out hostage negotiations, hopes to use Ramadam to exert international pressure on Israel while inciting violence among PA, Israeli Arabs.

Ben Gvir:

'We are going back to the same misconception'

National Security Min. Itamar Ben Gvir tells Arutz Sheva: 'Prime Minister is nearing the moment when he will have to make a decision, whether he is following Gantz's path or that of Otzma Yehudit.'

Ben-Gvir:

'The ISA thinks we live in Switzerland'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir denounced plans to release a group of Palestinian administrative detainees.

Gesture for Ramadan?

Dozens of Palestinian Arab detainees released

Dozens of Palestinian Arabs being held under administrative detentions unexpectedly released from Ofer prison. IDF and Shin Bet: This is due to the shortage of room in the prisons.

Report:

Ben-Gvir's authority on Temple Mount to be rescinded

Ministers Gallant, Gantz, and Eisenkot reportedly tell PM to not allow National Security Minister to implement sweeping restrictions on access to Temple Mount during Ramadan.

Biden:

'Israel risks losing intl. legitimacy with Ben-Gvir'

US President laments right-wing nature of current Israeli government in NBC interview, says country's survival depends on creation of a Palestinian state.

Ben-Gvir denies intention to leave government

The National Security Minister claims he is not currently planning to leave the government, but there are reasons for which he would.

Supreme Court:

Appeal against Min. Ben Gvir appointment rejected

Supreme Court rejects appeal against the appointment of Ben Gvir as Minister of National Security, ruling that it has no jurisdiction for intervention.

Senior terrorist served meat, guard to be charged

Senior terrorist figure Marwan Barghouti was given meat over Shabbat, in violation of orders that terrorists only be served vegetarian meals.

Ra'am calls on Biden to sanction Ben Gvir

Ra'am livid over government's decision to limit Muslim prayer at the Temple Mount during Ramadan and sees it as an attack on freedom of worship.

Ramadan amid war:

Israeli Muslims to be limited on Temple Mount

The limits will be on the age and number of visitors, but an exact number has yet to be decided.

ISA prevents arrest of PA official

Despite requests by the police to allow the arrest, the ISA claimed that the situation at present was too sensitive for the operation to proceed.

Ben-Gvir to Chief of Staff:

'Shoot anyone who approaches the fence'

The National Security Minister and IDF Chief of Staff debated changes to the rules of engagement.

Samaria inaugurates new firefighting station

The new station is expected to provide significantly reduced response times for a variety of incidents throughout Samaria.

'Awareness for Alzheimer's'

Ben-Gvir apologizes for son's post mocking Biden

National Security Minister's son Shuvael Ben-Gvir wrote a post in which he implied that the US President has Alzheimer's disease. His father apologized: 'President Biden is a friend of Israel.'

Outrageous:

IDF exercise simulates abduction of Arab by settlers

Divisional exercise in Samaria simulates kidnapping of Arab man by 2 settlers. Minister Ben-Gvir accuses commander who approved exercise of cooperating with 'settler violence' blood libel.

Ben-Gvir:

'I hope Netanyahu chooses the path of Otzma Yehudit'

Itamar Ben-Gvir responds to backash from criticizing US government.

'Death is near'

Terror group threatens Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir, Succot

The Galilee Forces terror group published a video threatening to kill MK Tzvi Succot, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, and Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan.

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'The criticism of Ben Gvir is hypocrisy'

MK Yitzhak Kroizer responds to those who blasted Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over his criticism of US President Joe Biden's policy towards Israel.

Netanyahu:

'I don't need help with international relations'

Prime Minister Netanyahu rebuked National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for criticizing US President Joe Biden in a recent interview.

Gantz, Lapid respond:

'Ben-Gvir harms Israel's foreign relations'

National Unity, Yesh Atid leaders condemn National Security Minister for WSJ interview claiming that the US would be more supportive of Israel if Trump is reelected.

Ben-Gvir to WSJ:

'Biden gives aid which goes to Hamas'

Israeli National Security Minister tells Wall Street Journal US would be more supportive of Israel if Donald Trump is reelected.

Teen killed after drawing knife on security squad

A Bedouin teenager who climbed the fence of a Negev town attacked forces responding to the intrusion with a knife. He was shot and fatally wounded on the spot.

PA criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir

PA foreign affairs bureau welcomes decision of President Joe Biden to impose sanctions those accused of involvement in attacks on Palestinian Arabs in Judea and Samaria.

'Antisemitic lie':

Biden considered sanctions on Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

President Biden is expected to sign off on sanctions on Judea and Samaria residents involved in violent attacks against Palestinians. Minister Smotrich responds.

Smotrich rebukes Ben-Gvir for threats to coalition

The Finance Minister warned that continual threats to leave the government were not the way to build a partnership or run the country.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Stop trucks to Gaza – it’s harming national unity'

National Security Minister called the Prime Minister and demanded to stop sending humanitarian aid trucks into Gaza and to schedule a further Cabinet discussion on the issue.

Ben-Gvir's 'Goat Speech'

National Security Minister Itamamr Ben-Gvir denounced the reports of an approaching prisoner exchange agreement in a Knesset address entitled 'The Goat Speech'.

Ben-Gvir applauds new exchange proposal

The National Security Minister called the deal 'proof that the War Cabinet is internalizing my opinion.'

Ben-Gvir:

'Irresponsible deal? No government'

The National Security Minister tweeted this afternoon to warn against the most recent proposals for prisoner exchange agreements with Hamas.

Minister Ben Gvir to PM:

Role of brave leadership is to make brave decisions

Minister Ben Gvir spoke at the Victory Conference: 'Running away results in war; Now is the time to return to Gush Katif and Northern Samaria'

Undercover Boss:

Disguised Ben-Gvir visits Tel Aviv police station

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir donned a disguise and false identity to observe how ordinary citizens are treated when filing police reports.

Olmert: 'Ben-Gvir is an enemy of the nation'

The former Prime Minister and the Minister of National Security traded denunciations this evening over claims that Ben-Gvir was attempting to destroy the Palestinians in Judea and Samaria.

Ben-Gvir:

'No war - no government'

Itamar Ben-Gvir denounces recent government decisions to limit fighting in the Gaza Strip. 'The hostages are our brothers, but we have a responsibility to all Israelis'

Amid the war:

Israel to give in to the Red Cross

Despite the organization not giving any information about the Israeli civilians held hostage by Hamas, Israel will disclose information to the Red Cross about Gazans in Israeli prisons.

Confrontation in the Knesset:

Ben Gvir to Ra'am MK: My ministry enforces the law

MK MK Waleed Alhwashla tells Ben Gvir: "You abandoned the Arab citizens." Ben Gvir responds: "The law is finally being enforced."

Edna Blustein, 79, murdered in Raanana terror attack

Blustein was dragged from her car and stabbed by the terrorists, who then used her car to attack other pedestrians. She was declared dead in hospital care.

Finance Ministry refuses 75M shekels for checkpoints

The Finance Ministry has refused a request by the National Security Ministry for 75 million shekels to fund civilian guards at checkpoints around Jerusalem.

Again:

Chief of Staff and Ben Gvir argue at Cabinet meeting

Minister Ben Gvir confronts Chief of Staff at Cabinet meeting and exchanges barbs with Defense Minister Gallant.

Minister to senior IDF rep.:

Why are weapons taken from Judea & Samaria 1st response teams?

IDF representative to the cabinet explained that the reduction of weapons in the region is due to the release of IDF reservists.

Ben-Gvir:

'With how Gaza looks today, hundreds of thousands will leave'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir spoke in favor of the voluntary transfer of Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip.

Cabinet meeting ends abruptly:

Ministers attack IDF Chief of Staff, meeting dispersed

Meeting of Political-Security Cabinet ends abruptly after ministers blast Chief of Staff over appointment of team to investigate October 7.

Ben-Gvir to extend term of Police Commissioner

Those close to the minister explained that he was satisfied with how Commissioner Kobi Shabtai implemented his policies.

'Irresponsible statements':

US criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir over Gaza comments

State Department spokesperson criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir for advocating for the resettlement of Palestinian Arabs outside of Gaza.

Former ISA director: 'Religious right is like Hamas'

Former ISA director Carmi Gillon claims that religious right-wing parties in Israel are using the same techniques as Hamas to take power.

MK Tibi claims:

'Ben Gvir inciting to genocide'

MK Ahmad Tibi blasts National Security Minister for calling to encourage the migration of Gazan residents.

National Security Min. orders: Change Nukhba terrorists' menu

Min. Ben Gvir: 'Our hostages in Gaza are suffering from hunger, Hamas' Nukhba terrorists can receive minimum we're obligated to give them.'

Ben-Gvir taps Kobi Yaakobi as acting IPS commissioner

Deputy Commissioner Yaakobi currently serves as the minister's security secretary and has served in various positions in the police.

Honenu lawyer demands Ben-Gvir forbid confiscation of phones

Atty. Menashe Yado of Honenu says police confiscated phones to allow the use of violence for no reason and without repercussions.

Civil Administration demolishes farm in Binyamin, 3 arrested

More than 100 officers raided the farm in the early morning, arresting several residents and confiscating large amounts of equipment.

'We are too nice':

Dispute at cabinet meeting over humanitarian aid to Gaza

Cabinet meeting, several ministers angry with PM for continued humanitarian aid to Gaza. Netanyahu: "This gives time for war."

Ben Gvir:

'The hostage deal and the ceasefire cost us dead soldiers'

National Security Minister explains what is the red line that will make him resign from the government.

Ben-Gvir: Otzma Yehudit will not support a halt to the war

Itamar Ben-Gvir warns the Prime Minister that his party may withdraw from the coalition if Netanyahu agrees to an extended ceasefire.

Journalist:

Ben-Gvir: Persona non grata 'normalized' even in Jewish Home

Journalist explains what prompted PM Benjamin Netanyahu to include Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in the government and “normalize” him.