Itamar Ben Gvir

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.

Gallant backs Chief of Staff: "Brave, moral and experienced"

Gallant backs the IDF and Chief of Staff, "against irresponsible politicians", after the Halevi-Ben Gvir confrontation in the cabinet

Ben Gvir on Gaza aid:

'Changing policy without Cabinet discussion is unacceptable'

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir blasts decision to approve the entry of trucks of humanitarian aid into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing.

Report:

Biden admin delaying sale of weapons to first response teams

Senior US officials report that the administration is delaying sale of guns to Israel for 'fear of settler violence.'

'The writing is on the wall in blood'

Public concern grows over Itamar Ben-Gvir's policy of arming civilians.

Ben-Gvir:

'When citizens have firearms, they can save lives'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praises soldiers, civilian, who neutralized terrorist, vows to continue arming Israelis.

Ben-Gvir orders police to forbid celebrations of prisoner swap

Ben-Gvir ordered police to 'immediately end any expressions of support for these Nazis.'

Ben Gvir, Zohar argued at Cabinet meeting on hostage deal

Ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Miki Zohar clashed at Cabinet meeting to approve hostage deal. Ben Gvir: This isn't Likud Central Committee.

Otzma Yehudit: We will oppose hostage deal

Party gives reasons for not supporting deal to release hostages and emphasizes: "We need a deal that will release everyone - on our terms"

Ben-Gvir: Food and fuel to Gaza is insane

Itamar Ben-Gvir denounced the idea of any prisoner exchange deal and called to halt humanitarian deliveries to Gaza.

Heated committee discussion on death penalty for terrorists

Discussion attended by relatives of hostages, who see the bill as detrimental to their loved ones who are still at the mercy of Hamas.

Ben Gvir at Cabinet meeting:

'We cannot give Gaza fuel. What's next, soccer and sports?'

National Security Minister against entry of fuel into the Gaza Strip: We cannot give them these conditions.

Argument in cabinet meeting:

Ben-Gvir: 'The October 7th looters are also terrorists'

Prime Minister Netanyahu asserted that Israel will not kill civilians who infiltrated Israel on October 7th.

Ben Gvir charges:

'I demanded the elimination of Hamas, Netanyahu excluded me'

National Security Minister says Netanyahu excluded him from Cabinet discussions because he demanded eliminations of Hamas leaders.

PA livid at Ben Gvir

PA foreign affairs bureau accuses National Security Minister of a "criminal" policy towards Hamas terrorists imprisoned in Israel.

Ben-Gvir: 'Years of false assumptions, now chance for change'

Minister Ben-Gvir: "Now we have an opportunity to change things against terrorists, not only for this war, but for years to come."

Reservist dismissed for criticizing brigade commander

An IDF soldier was removed from his unit after commenting against his brigade commander on social media.

Ben-Gvir freezes PA payments to Palestinian prisoners

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has ordered payments from the Palestinian Authority to security prisoners stopped.

Due to pressure from Gantz:

Changes to rules of engagement will not be put to a vote

Attorney General withdrew her agreement to change which would loosen rules of engagement for police officers.

Minister Ben Gvir praised for arming emergency squad teams

Strategic advisor Lior Horev praised Minister of National Security Ben Gvir for arming emergency squad teams, noting their great importance.

Good news for olim:

Pistol license wait period for new immigrants abolished

New immigrants who live in eligible localities no longer have to wait 3 years before applying for a license to carry a firearm in Israel.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Allow Liberman to be part of the war cabinet'

Minister Ben Gvir supports inclusion of Liberman in cabinet which makes decisions on Israel-Hamas war.

Ben Gvir to police: Prepare for riots and violence in Israel

National Security Min. Itamar Ben Gvir instructions Police Commssioner: 'Prepare for Guardian of the Walls 2.'

Ben-Gvir orders mass arming of civillian emergency services

Israel's Ministry of National Security has begun a plan to distribute thousands of firearms to the public.

Finance Min.: 'Unity and cohesion are the call of the hour'

Heads of Religious Zionist parties urge opposition parties to join emergency unity government. 'Israel is in a state of emergency.'

Duma arson suspect to spend holiday in religious wing

Amiram Ben Uliel to be moved out of solitary confinement for duration of Simchat Torah holiday.

Arab Monitoring Committee:

'New police reccomendations are license to kill'

The Arab Higher Monitoring Committee of the Israeli Arabs denounced the recommendations that police use live fire on protesters.

The Next Commissioner?

Deputy Police Commissioner could take Shabtai's place

A deputy police commissioner appointed by Minister Ben-Gvir is the current lead candidate to take control of the Israel Police.

Shin Bet to Ben-Gvir: Don't go up to Temple Mount on Sukkot

The head of the Shin Bet asked Minister of National Security not to go up to the Temple Mount during Sukkot. Ben-Gvir: Considering.

Netanyahu holds reconciliation conference with Ben-Gvir

The two ministers held a private meeting at a Caesarea hotel following reports that Ben-Gvir had been excluded from a security meeting.

Ben-Gvir shut out of security briefing

The National Security Minister was not invited to a meeting with security officials despite his position.

Following incident:

Female guards to be removed from security prisons

After five female guards had intimate relations with an imprisoned terrorist, enlisted female guards will stop guarding terrorists.

Ben-Gvir backs down from Tel Aviv protest prayer service

The Minister canceled the plans after counter-protesters announced they would move their demonstration to prevent provocations.

Screenwriter to Ben Gvir:

'Prayers at Dizengoff seem superfluous'

Screenwriter Meni Asayag appeals to Ben Gvir to not hold evening prayers at Dizengoff Square: 'Please drop it.'

Netanyahu opposes Ben-Gvir's plan to hold prayer in Tel Aviv

PM says 'prayer is not a provocation, but it is important to calm tensions' following Dizengoff Square clashes.

Rothman vs Ben-Gvir:

'Your intentions are good, your actions are not'

Religious Zionism party MK opposes plan by Otzma Yehudit leader to hold another prayer service at site of Yom Kippur clashes in Tel Aviv.

Violent clashes at Tel Aviv prayer service

Protesters confronted worshipers who tried to pray with the traditional partition between men and women on Yom Kippur.

Ben Gvir's associates:

'Otzma Yehudit will not allow peace for territorial concessions'

Sources close to National Security Minister says Otzma Yehudit will not agree to territorial concessions as part of deal with Saudi Arabia.

Police no longer required to salute Ben-Gvir

The Police Commissioner has changed the policies requiring officers to salute state symbols, including ministers, at ceremonies.

Opposition MK's storm out of Ben-Gvir's speech

Several MKs from opposition parties left the hall as National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attempted to speak.

Ministers to approve:

Facial recognition cameras to be placed in public spaces

Bill promoted by Ben Gvir and Levin will allow defense establishment access to cameras without a special order from the court.

Indictments filed against Petah Tikva gang

A prosecutor's statement was filed against a group of four miners filmed beating another minor in a park in Petah Tikva.

Duma suspect to be moved to religious wing for Rosh Hashanah

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has ordered that Amiram Ben-Uliel be moved to the religious wing for Rosh Hashanah.

'Netanyahu want's 2nd Oslo'

Reports of arms transfer to PA leave government in upheaval

Ministers and MKs from Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit are furious. Defense Minister Gallant denies transfer of 1,500 weapons occurred.

Ra'am MK: Ben-Gvir wants to see all Arabs dead

MK Walid Taha lashed out at Minister Ben-Gvir, saying 'you don't have to be German to be a Nazi.'

Seven arrested in Petah Tikvah gang attack

Police have arrested seven individuals who took part in a group assault on a young man in a Petah Tikvah park.