Itamar Ben Gvir

Court curbs Ben-Gvir powers in major ruling

The High Court limits National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s authority over police conduct and appointments while rejecting suits calling for his impeachment.

Supreme Court hearing impeachment petitions against Ben-Gvir

Expanded panel of nine judges to examine claims regarding the National Security Minister's capability to continue in his position and the impact of his conduct on the work of the police.

Justice Minister: Supreme Court may not dismiss a minister

Justice Minister Yariv Levin stresses illegality of Supreme Court's interference in hiring and firing of government ministers, says court's decision has 'no validity.'

AG set Shin Bet chief against Ben Gvir

Gali Baharav-Miara requested that former Shin Bet head obtain information on Minister Ben Gvir's involvement in police work, to use it in her response to High Court petitions.

'Trivializing the Holocaust':

Outrage over comparison to Nazism in Ben-Gvir's case

A legal filing submitted Tuesday to Israel’s Supreme Court has stirred controversy over its use of historical references and imagery tied to the rise of Nazi Germany.

I feel like the land owner:

Itamar Ben Gvir visits Temple Mount

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount with Rabbi Elisha Wolfson, says he observes a significant change in conditions at the site and calls for continued efforts to expand Jewish presence.

'Can tear the rope'

Ben-Gvir warns of possible constitutional crisis

Ahead of a Supreme Court hearing, Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir warned that efforts to dismiss him could trigger a constitutional crisis.

Netanyahu in direct clash with Supreme Court

Prime Minister Netanyahu submitted his response to the petition seeking the removal of National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, claiming it was not in the Supreme Court's authority to do so.

Turkey indicts Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir

The Istanbul prosecutor's office said it has filed charges against 35 Israelis, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, alleging, among other things, abuse of activists from the Gaza flotilla in October last year.

Ben-Gvir:

'Supreme Court is showing political bias'

The National Security Minister attacked the approval of the demonstration in Tel Aviv during the war and noted that the police submitted their response before the start of Shabbat, contrary to the judges' claims.

Death penalty law

Widespread condemnation by Muslim countries

8 Muslim countries, including Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, issue condemnation of Israel's law on the death penalty for terrorists. Afghanistan’s Taliban government also criticized the legislation.

Ben-Gvir:

Prison Service has already begun building death-row facility

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir told Arutz Sheva that the Israel Prison Service is already constructing the facility to execute terrorists under the recently passed law.

Ben-Gvir sends voice recording to millions of Israelis

Minister Ben-Gvir distributed a personal recording to millions of Israeli citizens to celebrate the passage of the law imposing a death penalty on terrorists.

Celebrating the death penalty

Ben-Gvir and party raise a toast

After the Knesset approved the law mandating the death penalty for terrorists, Minister Ben-Gvir and party raise a toast: 'May we execute as many terrorists as possible.'

Undercover boss

Ben-Gvir dresses as prison guard in surprise visit

Disguised as a guard, Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir inspected a central prison, praised reforms, and announced plans to revise strip search procedures.

Poll

Ben Gvir strengthens, Lapid weakens

The survey shows that even unions in the left-wing bloc will not allow a coalition to be formed without relying on the votes of the Arab parties.

Ahead of final vote

Knesset committee approves Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill

Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill clears a major hurdle and is scheduled to go to the Knesset plenum for final approval next week.

Cleared for publication

Terror attack against Minister Ben Gvir foiled

The Shin Bet and the police thwarted a planned terror attack targeting the Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, by a resident of eastern Jerusalem.

Waqf fuming over Ben Gvir's decision

Muslim Waqf protests decision to shutter institution functioning as branch of the Palestinian Authority, turns to legal channels.

Ben Gvir in Arad:

'They are trying to harm us - we must crush them and win'

National Security Minister arrives in Arad alongside Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf, the Police Commissioner, and the Fire and Rescue Commissioner to assess the damage caused by the direct Iranian missile strike.

Ben-Gvir:

Central Command chief is behaving like a bull in a china shop

Minister Ben-Gvir criticized the Central Command chief Avi Bluth for being overzealous in demolishing Israeli homesteads.

Ben Gvir's response

'I'm dying to execute terrorists'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addressed the fabricated reports published in Iran that he had been assassinated.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

New policies add tens of thousands of civilian gun owners

David Weizman, deputy director at the Ministry of National Security, presents the data behind the firearms licensing reform and the strategy guiding the move in an interview with Arutz Sheva.

Attorney General:

'Supreme Court should remove Ben-Gvir from office'

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara argued that Ben-Gvir's conduct harms the independence of the police and could undermine fundamental democratic principles.

Poll: Ben Gvir gaining strength

According to a Channel 12 News poll, the coalition bloc stands at 52 seats, the opposition has 58, and the Arab parties hold 10.

Prison for Temple Mount desecration?

The coalition backed the vote, but it has sparked controversy over whether it would also apply to visits to the Temple Mount, which the Chief Rabbinate opposes.

Police arrest nine suspects after stone-throwing attack in Ramla

Nine suspects were arrested after allegedly throwing stones at a Ramla home while shouting 'The people of Israel are dead.'

Coalition to advance 'Ben Gvir Law'

The coalition has decided to advance a law that would prevent the Supreme Court from reviewing ministerial appointments, except in exceptional cases.

Bennett backtracks: Ben Gvir has no place in my government

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett retracts 'unity government' statements, clarifying that he will not sit with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Ben-Gvir to AG: We will not agree to be blackmailed

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attacked the Attorney General over her position on surveillance tools in the police, saying she was only interested in using them for political reasons.

Ben-Gvir closes nationalist center in the Muslim Quarter

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir signed an order to close the "Burj AlLuqLuq" association's compound in the Muslim Quarter for six months. Police say incitement activities were held at the site.

Historic changes on the Temple Mount

Visiting hours for Jews ascending Temple Mount during Ramadan to be expanded.

Ben Gvir to AG

'I don't count you, you're a criminal'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir launched a sharp attack on Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara during an "Otzma Yehudit" conference in Netivot.

Ben Gvir: 'Blood of murdered Arabs is on Baharav-Miara's hands'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sharply criticized Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, claiming that she is preventing the strengthening of the fight against crime in the Arab sector.

Illegal construction demolitions - even during Ramadan

Over the past two years more than 700 demolition orders have been issued for buildings in neighborhoods in Jerusalem. Under Minister Ben‑Gvir's policy, demolitions are being carried out even during Ramadan.

Ahead of Ramadan:

Ben Gvir visits terrorists' cells

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir conducted a tour of Ofer Prison this morning with the Commissioner of the Israel Prison Service, Kobi Yaakobi. "From the 'all-inclusive hotel' to real prisons."

Shocking:

MK Gotliv claims police promotion based on bribe

MK Tally Gotliv slams Jerusalem District Court for ordering Minister Ben Gvir to approve police officer Rinat Saban’s promotion, calling it an overreach and warning of a constitutional clash.

Ben Gvir

'Netanyahu is doing an excellent job with Iran'

National Security Minister says PM will 'bring achievements' in meeting with President Trump this week.

The Ben-Gvir Saga:

When the Supreme Court tries to fire a minister

Since when do courts have the right to decide who can be a minister in a democracy? If Ben Gvir deserves to be removed, the public will do so at the ballot box. Opinion.

Poll:

Coalition bloc passes Netanyahu’s opponents

Regardless of whether the Arab parties run together or not, poll finds that the coalition bloc will secure more seats than Netanyahu’s opponents.

Judges beware:

MK Tally Gotliv vows to defy High Court over Ben Gvir

Talking to Arutz Sheva, MK Tally Gotliv said that Itamar Ben Gvir is the Minister of National Security, and he will remain so, despite the High Court order.

Ben-Gvir to ban use of 'skunk truck' in crowd control

Despite pressure from senior police officials, the Minister of National Security announced he will prevent the use of vehicles that deploy 'skunk' spray and tear gas.

Supreme Court demands explanation why not to fire Ben-Gvir

An expanded panel of nine judges will hear petitions against the continuation of Ben-Gvir's tenure.

Ben-Gvir:

Shin Bet Chief said terrorists are afraid to go to jail

National Security Minister claims terrorists 'don't carry out attacks because Ben-Gvir's jails are hell for them.'

Police crack down on mosque loudspeaker noise

Following citizen complaints, Police Commissioner Danny Levi instructed districts to enforce noise laws against mosques using loudspeakers at unlawful volumes.

Ben-Gvir to court

'No conditional orders without hearing'

The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, submitted a request to the court asking not to issue a conditional order without a hearing.

Ben-Gvir calls for US intervention

The National Security Minister called the Prime Minister's trial 'a farce' and called on the US President to 'put an end to this abuse of the Prime Minister.'

Ben Gvir’s call: Enough with the naïveté

During the Cabinet meeting, ministers voice strong opposition to opening the Rafah crossing and transferring control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority.

New grants for Israel Police officers

Over the past two years there has been a significant rise in police compensation, including salary increases, targeted grants and the halting of cuts.

Bedouin Negev

Offender overturns vehicle during police chase, killed in crash

Vehicle suspected of transporting weapons identified by MAGEN officers. M16 rifle thrown from the vehicle during the chase. Driver killed in self‑inflicted crash. Ben Gvir backs the officers.

Ben Gvir's policy:

Anarchists attacked a shepherd, to be deported from Israel

Security forces arrest four foreign activists for attacking a shepherd near al-Mughayyir. Two of the suspects await deportation from Israel.

15 seats:

Left-wing petitions strengthen ‘Otzma Yehudit’

The strengthening of Otzma Yehudit follows the legal debate over Ben Gvir’s capability to serve as a minister, and the relevant discussions at the Supreme Court.

Ben Gvir:

Death penalty for terrorists essential for deterrence and justice

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir renewed his call to pass legislation imposing the death penalty on terrorists, saying it is necessary to deter attacks and protect Israeli citizens and vowing to push the bill forward without delay.

Panel to be expanded

Supreme Court delays hearing on petitions against Ben Gvir

Supreme Court instructs that Thursday’s scheduled hearing on the petitions against Minister Ben Gvir be postponed and transferred to an expanded panel, as requested by the minister.

Coalition heads urge Netanyahu to ignore Supreme Court

Faction leaders sent a letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu urging him not to comply with any Supreme Court ruling ordering the dismissal of National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, calling such a move undemocratic.

Blue and White's new campaign: A government without Arabs

New Blue and White Party campaign promises a government without the Islamist Ra'am party or the right-wing Otzma Yehudit party.

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva

'My removal would be an unlawful coup'

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir declared at a Otzma Yehudit faction meeting that if the Supreme Court decides to remove him, it would be an "unlawful decision."

Legal authority:

Extreme left attempting to pressure Justice Sohlberg

Senior legal official says far left is pressuring Justice Noam Sohlberg to influence upcoming High Court deliberations on Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, despite no legal grounds for his ousting.

Released terrorist in tears describing Israeli prison

A terrorist released from an Israeli prison described 'great humiliation' in prison since the October 7th massacre.

Safed joins the list of towns eligible for gun licenses

Minister Ben-Gvir: "Residents have a basic right to defend themselves and their families. The gun reform proves itself every day."