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Itamar Ben Gvir

News and updates about Itamar Ben Gvir

Huge victory for Ad Kan:

Igatha 48 to be shut down due to suspicion of financing terror

Igatha 48 was notified and given an opportunity to respond to concern of its collaboration with terrorist organizations. Minister Bezalel Smotrich: We warned of UAL’s connection to the nonprofit.

Igatha 48 to be shut down due to suspicion of financing terror

Ben Gvir responds

Khamenei posts in Hebrew

Iran’s Supreme Leader mocked after posting in Hebrew to social media site X and including footage of interceptions of Iranian missiles over Temple Mount.

Khamenei posts in Hebrew

Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir demand retaliation against Iran

Minister Ben Gvir called for a strong response to Iran’s attack: 'The concept of proportionality passed from the world on October 7th. In order to create deterrence in the Middle East – we must initiate a full-blown response.'

Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir demand retaliation against Iran

Ministers call for offensive action against Iran

Likud, Otzma Yehudit ministers praise quality of Israel's defensives during Iranian attack on Israel overnight, call for Israel to take offensive after barrage.

Ministers call for offensive action against Iran

Meet the new Police Commissioner

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has selected the officer to replace Commissioner Kobi Shabbtai at the head of the Israel Police.

Meet the new Police Commissioner

Following troop withdrawal

Government's right flank threatens Netanyahu

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir says the Prime Minister would lose his mandate to rule if he did not attack Rafah. Minister Smotrich calls urgent party meeting to show displeasure with troop withdrawal and ceasefire proposal.

Government's right flank threatens Netanyahu

Ben-Gvir:

Vote on aid to Gaza was stolen

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir claims that the vote to allow increased humanitarian aid to Gaza was held in his absence to prevent him from objecting.

Vote on aid to Gaza was stolen

Terrorists planned to murder Ben-Gvir with RPG

The ISA has arrested a nascent terrorist cell with a long list of daring plans for attacks.

Terrorists planned to murder Ben-Gvir with RPG

'The Shin Bet turns a blind eye'

Politicians respond to violent protest in Jerusalem

Politicians from both the coalition and the opposition respond to the violent protest near the Prime Minister's Residence. Elkin: There is no place for harming police officers. Minister Eliyahu: The protesters are interested in persecuting Netanyahu.

Politicians respond to violent protest in Jerusalem

Closed to Jews:

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir clash over Temple Mount policy

The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, expressed sharp criticism of the closure of the Temple Mount to Jews during the last ten days of Ramadan.

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir clash over Temple Mount policy

WH spokesman:

'Can't think of anything more offensive' than Ben-Gvir comment

White House spokesperson John Kirby called Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's assertion that President Joe Biden prefers "the line of" Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to that of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "offensive."

'Can't think of anything more offensive' than Ben-Gvir comment

Hear! Hear! Ben-Gvir

Ben-Gvir is a pariah because he declares without apology that the Jew has an organic right to reside in the Land of Israel, not the Arab, and that that right was bestowed upon us by G-d Himself.

Hear! Hear! Ben-Gvir

Ben Gvir, Smotrich announced:

'If murderers are released, we'll leave the gov't'

TV report: Finance Minister and National Security Minister said in closed conversations that they would leave the government if terrorist murderers were to be released.

'If murderers are released, we'll leave the gov't'

Ben Gvir mocks Lapid:

'To which Lapid am I responding?'

Minister Ben Gvir dedicates an entire speech in the Knesset plenum to opposition leader Yair Lapid, mocks the fact that he makes contradictory statements.

'To which Lapid am I responding?'

MK Distel Atbaryan to Arab MK:

'Just stop murdering one another!'

Likud MKs denounce accusations that National Security Minister Ben-Gvir is not sufficiently caring for the Arab community.

'Just stop murdering one another!'

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.

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

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.

Fine for disrespecting Hatikva 'a bad joke'

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.

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

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 joins search for missing girl

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.

Clashes in eastern Jerusalem, 12-year-old killed

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 refuses Turkish request to visit prisoners

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.

'Intensify fighting even during Ramadan'

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.'

'We are going back to the same misconception'

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.

'The ISA thinks we live in Switzerland'

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.

Dozens of Palestinian Arab detainees released

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Ben-Gvir denies intention to leave government

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.

Appeal against Min. Ben Gvir appointment rejected

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.

Senior terrorist served meat, guard to be charged

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.

Ra'am calls on Biden to sanction Ben Gvir

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.

Israeli Muslims  to be limited on Temple Mount

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.

ISA prevents arrest of PA official

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.

'Shoot anyone who approaches the fence'

Samaria inaugurates new firefighting station

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

Samaria inaugurates new firefighting station

'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.'

Ben-Gvir apologizes for son's post mocking Biden

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.

IDF exercise simulates abduction of Arab by settlers

Ben-Gvir:

'I hope Netanyahu chooses the path of Otzma Yehudit'

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

'I hope Netanyahu chooses the path of Otzma Yehudit'

'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.

Terror group threatens Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir, Succot

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.

'The criticism of Ben Gvir is hypocrisy'

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.

'I don't need help with international relations'

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 harms Israel's foreign relations'

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.

'Biden gives aid which goes to Hamas'

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.

Teen killed after drawing knife on security squad

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.

PA criticizes Smotrich and Ben Gvir

'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.

Biden considered sanctions on Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

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.

Smotrich rebukes Ben-Gvir for threats to coalition

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.

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

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's '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 applauds new exchange proposal

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.

'Irresponsible deal? No government'

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'

Role of brave leadership is to make brave decisions

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.

Disguised Ben-Gvir visits Tel Aviv police station

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.

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

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'

'No war - no government'

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.

Israel to give in to the Red Cross

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."

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

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.

Edna Blustein, 79, murdered in Raanana terror attack

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.

Finance Ministry refuses 75M shekels for checkpoints

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.

Chief of Staff and Ben Gvir argue at Cabinet meeting