Itamar Ben Gvir

After Gantz's resignation

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: Add me to the War Cabinet

National Security Minister sends a letter to the Prime Minister, demands to be included in the War Cabinet.

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva:

'Will the government collapse? It depends on Netanyahu'

National Security Minister speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News from the Flag March in Jerusalem, comments on possible hostage release deal and on the message he wishes to convey to Hamas.

PA livid at Minister Ben Gvir

Council of Endowments and Holy Places for Islam in Jerusalem calls on the King of Jordan and the international community to pressure Israel to avoid changing the status quo on the Temple Mount.

'No section for ending war':

Netanyahu and Ben Gvir discuss Biden proposal

PM Netanyahu to present Min. Itamar Ben Gvir with draft of Biden ceasefire proposal, sources say.

Ben Gvir and Smotrich threaten:

'We won't be part of a government that agrees to Biden outline'

The right blasts the hostage release deal presented by the US President. Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: We will disband the government if the outline is approved.

Ben-Gvir:

'There's no such thing as not attending events'

At a ceremony held today (Monday) at the Ministry of National Security, Kobi Yaakobi was appointed as Commissioner of the Israel Prison Service (IPS).

Ben-Gvir planning to recruit haredim into police

In light of the controversy surrounding the question of drafting haredim into the IDF, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has ordered the creation of a plan to integrate them into the Israel Police instead.

Ben Gvir:

They want us to send food to Gaza? Then give us the Bibas family

Ben Gvir joined the marchers in Sderot who demanded the resettling of the Gaza Strip and added that, ‘We must encourage the residents of Gaza to voluntarily leave.’

'Childish and infantile'

Bennett asked about Ben Gvir on CNN

Former Prime Minister asked about Ben Gvir's post in which he wrote "Hamas ❤️ Biden", and replies: "I’m not going to defend every stupid thing that any minister says."

Cabinet meeting

Ministers mocked Ben-Gvir's tweet, Netanyahu laughed

Ministers mocked Ben-Gvir's post in which he attacked President Biden. Ben-Gvir: 'There should be more Tweets like that, I expect you all to join me.'

Eight left-wing activists banned from entering Judea and Samaria

The eight, including six foreign nationals, have been banned thanks to a new team of detectives that was created within the Samaria and Judea District Police by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Ben-Gvir:

'Hamas ❤️ Biden'

In a tweet he posted Thursday morning, Ben Gvir attacked Biden over his remarks against supplying ammunition to Israel and wrote 'Hamas ❤️ Biden.'

Ben Gvir's message to Netanyahu

Minister of National Security: Netanyahu promised not to agree to a reckless deal and say yes to an operation in Rafah - he knows very well the price of not fulfilling the commitment.

Minister Ben-Gvir injured in car rollover

The Minister of National Security visited the scene of the attack in the city of Ramla and upon leaving there his car overturned. He was evacuated to Assaf Harofeh Hospital with moderate injuries.

Ben-Gvir opposes visits to captured Hamas terrorists

Minister Ben-Gvir to the Prime Minister: 'The British probably did not internalize that the mandate has ended - their demand for an inspector's visit is an infringement on state sovereignty'.

Ben-Gvir considering:

Israeli-backed security response teams for diaspora Jews

The National Security Minister asked the Police Commissioner to draft a plan to create emergency security response squads to protect Jewish institutions outside of Israel. 'Our Jewish, national, and moral obligation.'

Iranian news agency on Ben Gvir's tweet: Israel mocking itself

National Security Min. Ben Gvir calls Israel's attack on Iran 'weak,' Iran's Tasnim news agency responds.

'Victory is getting further away'

Ben Gvir calls for War Cabinet to be disbanded

National Security Minister blasts the conduct of the War Cabinet, demands it be disbanded.

Ismail Haniyeh's sister's social security pension denied

Police request to detain the sister of the terrorist leader until the legal process against her concludes.

Former Defense Minister:

'Smotrich, Ben Gvir and Sinwar have the same interests'

Former Defense Minister attacked ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir, saying that, 'The two have the same interest as Yahya Sinwar and that is starting a war of Gog and Magog.'

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.