Ben-Gvir demands explanation for police strip searches

The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, announced a meeting with senior police officials following complaints about stripping detainees arrested at protests.

Netanyahu bangs on table to quiet ministers during heated meeting

The security cabinet voted late last night in favor of distributing humanitarian aid throughout the Gaza Strip, following a heated discussion that included harsh criticism of IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

Minister Ben Gvir:

Promise of future 'demilitarization’ is a reward for terror

Minister Ben Gvir insists: Victory and the safe return of hostages require full occupation of Gaza, a total halt to "humanitarian" aid, and the encouragement of emigration.

Netanyahu's promise to Smotrich and Ben Gvir

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggests those threatening to leave government over deal's approval wait until end of Knesset recess, allowing time to reassess.

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IDF Chief, ministers clash over Gaza war strategy

A heated security meeting sees IDF Chief of Staff Zamir clash with Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir over Gaza operations, with ministers alleging stagnation. The discussion concludes with Netanyahu's firm directive for an evacuation plan.

Lapid offers to counter:

Will Smotrich and Ben-Gvir shoot down hostage deal?

Ben-Gvir pushes for united front against hostage deal as Lapid pledges support to ensure it passes.

Ben-Gvir orders singing to be allowed on Temple Mount

For the first time in years, Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount were allowed to sing and dance freely throughout the holy site, in accordance with a new policy set by Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir.

Ben Gvir unveils security plan for Judea and Samaria

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir outlines a sweeping strategy for Judea and Samaria: targeted strikes at funerals, full sanctions on the Palestinian Authority, tighter closures, legislation for the death penalty for terrorists, and dismantling Tanzim—mirroring tactics used in Tehran.

Following Al Jazeera broadcasts:

Military censor to block foreign broadcasts from combat zones

After successful enforcement actions against hostile broadcasts, it has been decided that foreign journalists will be required to obtain prior approval from military censorship for any broadcasts during combat.

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Jews dance and bow down on the Temple Mount

Jews were documented this morning dancing and bowing on the Temple Mount during a visit to the site.

'Outrageous hypocrisy'

Amb. Huckabee meets sanctioned Israeli ministers

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir and condemned the sanctions by five nations against them.

Amb. Hotovely on UK sanctions: 'A profound moral mistake'

Hotovely defends Smotrich and Ben-Gvir in GB News interview, accuses UK of empowering Hamas and dismissing Israeli voters’ democratic choices.

Rubio condemns

'Don't forget who the real enemy is'

US Secretary of condemns decision by the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway to impose sanctions on Ben Gvir and Smotrich: The United States urges the reversal of the sanctions.

Fmr. Amb. Friedman:

Should millions of Americans expect sanctions too?

According to Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, millions of Americans, including many in the Trump admin, oppose a Palestinian state, and therefore should be subject to sanctions by the UK and other countries.

FM Sa'ar:

UK sanctions on ministers are outrageous

Foreign Minister announces reopening of Israeli embassy in Lusaka, outlines strategic ties with Africa.

Sa'ar:

'The British Mandate ended. It will never return'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar denounces UK-led sanctions on Israeli ministers as "outrageous," warns moves embolden Hamas and undermine Israel’s war objectives.

Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

Five countries impose sanctions on Israeli ministers

UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway issue sanctions against Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, citing incitement and settler violence in Judea and Samaria.

'He belongs behind bars'

MK Ofer Cassif on trial for assaulting police officer

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir and MK Kroizer call for prison sentence as MK Cassif stands trial for assaulting officer during protest in closed military zone.

Funding aid to Gaza:

Ben Gvir demands Netanyahu explain NIS 700M Gaza aid transfer

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir questions government funding of food and supplies for a population that on 10/7 took part en masse in a massacre and rejoiced as our brothers and sisters were slaughtered.

"journalist"

TV Host Yoav Limor Displays Anti-Ben Gvir Shirt Live On Air

TV host Yoav Limor revealed an anti-Ben Gvir shirt live on Channel 12, protesting police actions against such merchandise at the Jerusalem Pride Parade. He criticized the minister and warned of threats to Israeli democracy.

Ben Gvir: ‘Only truce Hamas deserves is a bullet to the head’

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sharply criticizes the Witkoff outline and the PM's support for it, warning that any ceasefire would allow Hamas to regroup. “I'm not just worried about the hostages, but also about our children and soldiers,” he stated.

Ben Gvir demands to strip Ayman Odeh of parliamentary immunity

During a protest accusing Israel of “58 years of occupation,” MK Ayman Odeh criticized the government's approach to Gaza. In response, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir urged the Attorney General to revoke Odeh’s parliamentary immunity

On suspicion of incitement

Sana Daqqa, widow of terrorist Walid Daqqa, arrested

Israel Police arrest Sana Daqqa, the widow of terrorist Walid Daqqa, in Jerusalem, on suspicion of publishing inciting statements against the State of Israel and IDF soldiers. Arrest carried out following a request from Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Ben Gvir to Interior Minister:

'Deport the wife of terrorist Walid Daqqa'

In a letter to Minister Moshe Arbel, Ben Gvir writes that "the wife of the terrorist, Sana Daqqa, published several inciting posts, including a post praising her terrorist husband."

ICC prosecutor rushing warrants against Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

Karim Khan planned to issue arrest warrants for Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir due to their activities to expand Israeli construction.

Hamas:

'Israel is escalating the religious war'

A senior Hamas official claims that Ben Gvir’s visit to the Temple Mount reflects Israel’s attempt to Judaize Jerusalem as part of the religious war it is waging.

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva:

'We want redemption, we fight for it, and we’re proud of it'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News from the Flag Dance in Jerusalem: "We are winning, we are all messianic."

Qatar:

Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount 'provocation to over 1b Muslims'

Qatari FM warns Israel’s actions on 'occupied Palestinian land' and in Gaza will 'escalate regional violence,' and derail two-state solution.

Ben Gvir:

'Death penalty law for terrorists - this is the way of the Torah'

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks at the Jerusalem Day rally at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva, comments on the importance of victory in the war against Israel’s enemies.

Ben-Gvir:

'Don’t return body of terrorist behind Tunnels Checkpoint attack'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir contacted Defense Minister Israel Katz demanding that he not return the body of Muhammad Abu Ahmad, who carried out a stabbing attack at the Tunnels Checkpoint in Jerusalem.

Ben-Gvir:

Yair Golan is a traitor - why hasn't he been arrested?'

National Security Minister accuses Democrat leader of treason at Be'er Sheva conference, questions Attorney General's refusal to order arrest.

Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount for Jerusalem Day

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir ascended the Temple Mount for Jerusalem Day together with members of the Otzma Yehudit party.

The Nakba Bill:

Canadian Muslim lobby calls for sanctions on Otzma Yehudit

The National Council of Canadian Muslims is initiating a bill according to which the government will recognize the term 'racism against Palestinians' and recognize the state of Palestine.

Outrage over Gaza aid:

'Aid to Gaza - a stab in the back of soldiers'

Families of hostages, soldiers, and ministers blast the Prime Minister following his allowing of entry of aid to Gaza: "A gift to Hamas, harming the hostages and the IDF."

Confrontation in Beit Shemesh:

Minister Ben-Gvir and wife attacked by Neturei Karta

During a surprise stop in Beit Shemesh, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and his wife Ayala were confronted and attacked by members of the anti-Zionist Neturei Karta group.

Ben Gvir demands:

'Stop delaying the death penalty law for terrorists'

National Security Minister appeals to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding an urgent Cabinet meeting to advance the death penalty law for terrorists.

Ben Gvir livid:

'Rajoub should have been arrested'

Minister Ben Gvir and other ministers express outrage over a visit by top PA official Jibril Rajoub to a relative in Israel. "He supported the October 7 massacre; why aren’t sanctions being imposed?"

Over 1,000 officers raid Rahat in major crackdown on Arab crime

Rahat mayor clashes with law enforcement agencies during major crackdown on local crime. 'We will restore sovereignty and enforce law in the face of ongoing violence and decades of neglect,' Minister Ben Gvir vows.

Ben-Gvir:

'Humanitarian aid for voluntary emmigration'

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir declared today: 'As long as our hostages are languishing in the tunnels, there is no need to send aid to Gaza through any channel.'

Plea bargain:

Up to 5 years imprisonment for planning Ben Gvir assassination

Beersheba District Court reaches plea bargain of 3.5-5 years imprisonment in sentence against those involved in planning assassination of Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Ben Gvir: 'Disgrace.'

Revealed:

Firefighting budget rose consistently since Ben Gvir took office

Documents accessed by Israel National News - Arutz Sheva reveal that former Public Security Minister Omer Barlev, not Public Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, put the brakes on purchasing firefighting helicopters.

Ben-Gvir on Mount Herzl:

'May we merit to have the death penalty for terrorists'

Public Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addressed a ceremony in memory of the 1666 police officers who fell in the line of duty since the foundation of the State of Israel.

PA accuses Ben-Gvir of 'confrontational steps'

The Palestinian Authority criticized the Minister of National Security for his decision to ban the activities of an organization that did not receive legal approvals for six months.

Bedlam in the Capitol:

Protesters clash with Minister Ben-Gvir

Protesters confronted Israel's National Security Minister while shouting about Gaza. Ben-Gvir replied: 'The State of Israel will win.'

Attorney General and National Security Minister reach agreement

Gali Baharav-Miara and Minister Ben-Gvir agreed that the Minister's involvement in the police will be limited, and the Attorney General will defend him against the petitions calling for his dismissal.

During Ben-Gvir's visit

Watch: Chabad hassidim clash with anti-Israel protesters

Anti-Israel protesters gathered outside the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn to protest a speech by Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Over protest against Ben Gvir

Yale revokes official status of anti-Israel organization

Yale College revokes Yalies4Palestine's status as an official student group after the organization promoted a protest against Israeli minister on campus.

Long Island synagogue cancels Ben-Gvir speaking engagement

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's scheduled speech at the Young Israel of Woodmere was canceled just two days in advance due to a death in the rabbi's family.

During US visit:

Pro-Palestinian protesters attack Israeli minister

Pro-Palestinian protesters attempt to attack National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir as he exits Yale speech; Ben Gvir uninjured.

Yale:

Anti-Israel encampment returns to campus exactly 1 year later

Anti-Israel protesters rebuild encampment 1 year to the day after the previous encampment, blocking and making antisemitic taunts at Jewish students to protest off-campus visit by Itamar Ben--Gvir.

MKs denounce investigation of Rabbis

Haredi MKs denounced National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for allowing Rabbis to be questioned about illegal construction.

Minister Ben Gvir visits Miami police station

Minister Ben Gvir, accompanied by the Miami Police Department's senior commander, learns about training processes, technology, operations at the station.

Released terrorist admits:

'Before Ben-Gvir, prison was like summer camp'

A terrorist who was released in the recent hostage deal described prison before Ben-Gvir became National Security Minister: 'It was as if we were one family.'

Days before US trip:

Brooklyn event featuring Itamar Ben-Gvir cancelled

The benefit event for Chabad of Hebron that was supposed to be hosted by Beis Shmuel Chabad in Crown Heights was canceled shortly after it was announced.

Ben Gvir during Mimouna: Take out Hamas, rip them to shreds

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends traditional Mimouna gatherings at a number of locations throughout Israel.

PA outraged: Ben Gvir encouraging Jewish visits to Temple Mount

PA’s foreign affairs bureau calls on the international community and the UN Security Council to take practical steps to protect Jerusalem and its holy sites.

Ben Gvir in Hebron:

'A-G and Ronen Bar are trying a targeted elimination against me'

National Security Minister speaks at Passover event in Hebron, blasts the head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and the Attorney General.

Significant increase in Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount

First days of Passover see 30% rise in the number of Jewish visitors ascending and praying on the Temple Mount.

Ben-Gvir looks to promote officer who killed criminal gunman

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised the police officer who killed a gunman during a gang battle in southern Israel.

Cabinet ministers issue joint condemnation of Supreme Court

Multiple ministers denounced the Supreme Court today for its handling of the hearing regarding the dismissal of Ronen Bar.