Itamar Ben Gvir

Police Commander Avishai Mualem released to house arrest

Mualem, a commander in Judea and Samaria, is accused of refusing to arrest Jewish rioters to curry favor with Minister Ben-Gvir.

Ben Gvir: He has my support

Israel Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi interrogated

The Israel Prison Service senior official who was investigated on suspicion of interfering with an investigation process and breach of trust is Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Attorney General trying to fabricate case against me'

'Attorney General on a witch hunt to bring down government,' says Ben Gvir, following arrest of senior Shin Bet officer and police officers suspected of bribery and breach of trust.

Ben-Gvir: 'A line was crossed'

Senior IPS official, senior police officers investigated

The Police Internal Investigations Department investigated two senior police officers for unethical conduct and a senior Israel Prisons Service official for obstruction of justice and breach of trust. Ben-Gvir: 'This is a coup.'

Over mosque crackdown

Mufti of 'Palestine' blasts Ben Gvir, warns of religious war

Grand Mufti of “Palestine”, Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, criticizes National Security Minister after he instructed senior police officials to enforce the confiscation of loudspeakers in mosques due to complaints about noise.

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum on 'unacceptable' hostage deal

National Security Minister calls terms of hostage deal being discussed 'irrelevant' and warns that 'the prime minister very much does not want Otzma Yehudit to leave the government.'

Minister Ben Gvir: Stop the noise from mosques

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir instructs top police officials to enforce the confiscation of loudspeakers in mosques due to noise complaints.

'Don't stop fighting'

Ben-Gvir's message to Netanyahu after the ceasefire

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir took the opportunity at the cornerstone laying ceremony for the new Sderot police station to express opposition to the ceasefire in Lebanon.

Ben Gvir to hostage families:

'I'm not prepared to have another 1000 Sinwars'

Representatives of the hostage families confront Minister of National Security | MKs Meirav Cohen and Shelly Tal Meron were removed from session.

Ben-Gvir:

'Deal with Lebanon a missed opportunity and a big mistake'

The National Security Minister expressed opposition to a ceasefire deal with Lebanon. 'Right now, when Hezbollah is down and begging for a ceasefire, we can't stop.'

Muslim writer favors Trump and Ben-Gvir's approaches

Amine Ayoub, a Muslim policy writer from Morocco, spoke with Arutz Sheva- Israel National News to speak about his support for Israel.

A-G tells Netanyahu to considering firing Minister Ben-Gvir

Attorney General Gali-Baharav writes to PM accusing National Security Minister of improper interference with the police and courts, recommends he be fired.

Last-ditch effort:

Democrats call on Biden to sanction Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

17 Democratic senators and 71 members of the House of Representatives signed a letter to the President calling on him to take advantage of his time left in office to sanction the two senior Israeli officials.

Hamas terrorists planned to assassinate Minister Ben-Gvir and son

A terror cell from Hebron attempted to track and assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his son Shovael.

On the Knesset stage

Minister Ben-Gvir celebrates Trump's victory

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stood at the podium in the Knesset Plenum, congratulated President-Elect Trump, and called for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria and the death penalty for terrorists.

Over picture in Lebanon

IDF dismisses Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer from reserve duty

IDF dismisses MK from Otzma Yehudit after he was photographed in a home in southern Lebanon with graffiti behind him reading "MK Kroizer's office".

Ben-Gvir:

'Encouraging emigration - the most moral solution'

The Minister of National Security participated in the Nachala conference for promoting settlement in the Gaza Strip and called for encouraging Gazan emigration.

Keir Starmer:

UK considering sanctions on Smotrich and Minister Ben Gvir

Keir Starmer to Ed Davey, 'UK considering sanctions for Finance Minister Smotrich and National Security Minister Ben Gvir.' 'The days of the Mandate are over. They do not scare me.'

Arab MK to Ben Gvir: 'You're an embarrassment'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir spars with Arab MK Ahmad Tibi: 'You're an embarrassment.' 'You represent terrorists' families.'

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Promote a death penalty for terrorists law'

National Security Minister calls on the Prime Minister: Convene the Cabinet to discuss laws that will deter terrorists and order your faction to support them as stipulated in the coalition agreement.

Due to minister's involvement:

Screening of anti-Israel film in Jaffa canceled

The Al Saraya Theater in Jaffa planned to hold a screening of the movie 'Lyd' which portrays Israel and the IDF as murderers.

Following intelligence: security increased for Chanamel Dorfman

Office of the Minister of National Security says the decision to raise Dorfman's security level was made following intelligence investigation and security around him was increased.

Hadera attack

Ben Gvir: It has been proven again - weapons save lives

National Security Minister visits police station in Hadera following the stabbing attack in the city: The very fact that civilians with so many weapons were on the scene saved people's lives.

Former Chief of Staff:

'Ben Gvir and Smotrich are the threat, not Hamas'

Former Chief of Staff Dan Halutz says in left-wing demonstration that ministers Ben Gvir, Smotrich and Levin are the existential threat to the country and not the various terrorist organizations.

Ben-Gvir:

'Kamala the humanitarian thing is to ensure Israelis return home'

Israeli National Security Minister responds to post by US Vice President announcing $157 million in aid to Lebanon without mentioning the tens of thousands of Israelis displaced by the constant Hezbollah attacks over the last year.

Victory for Ben-Gvir:

The body of terrorist Walid Daka will not be released

The court adopted the position of the Minister of National Security, who responded: 'As long as Hamas continues to hold our captives, all possible pressure must be applied for their release.'

Ben-Gvir threatens to leave govt. if Israel agrees to ceasefire

National Security Minister responds to reports a ceasefire is imminent by threatening to cease voting or supporting the coalition in response to a temporary ceasefire, withdrawing from the coalition altogether in response to a permanent ceasefire.

Ran a red light causing accident

Ben-Gvir's driver indicted for reckless driving

Moshe Eichstein, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's personal driver charged with driving past a red light, reckless driving, and conduct that led to an accident that injured another driver and the minister.

Report:

Netanyahu excluded two ministers from key discussions

Channel 13 report: Netanyahu held a series of security discussions on Monday in the presence of cabinet ministers, with the exception of two ministers. PM's office: There is no truth to the report.

Netanyahu to hold urgent meeting on Temple Mount status quo

The defense establishement warned against Minister Ben-Gvir's policy at the holy site: 'We are liable to face an event that is totally different than what we had until now.'

Ben Gvir responds to Lapid:

'He is hindering the soldiers from winning'

National Security Minister responds to opposition leader who accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of torpedoing efforts to form a unity government.

Woman indicted for throwing sand at Ben Gvir

An indictment was filed against Noa Goldenberg, who is accused of throwing sand at Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on a Tel Aviv beach last Friday.

Woman suspected of throwing sand at Ben Gvir to house arrest

Demonstrators with sand and pictures of Minister Ben Gvir show up outside the court and throw sand on his pictures.

'Deranged murderer of hostages'

Woman arrested after throwing sand at Ben Gvir

27-year-old woman arrested after throwing sand at National Security Minister as he was spending time with his family on a beach in Tel Aviv. Another person shouted at him: The hostages are dying in Gaza because of you.

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Include defeat of terrorism in Judea and Samaria in war goals'

National Security Minister writes to PM that the 'Conceptzia' that led to October 7 still exists in Judea and Samaria and the recent rise in attempted attacks demands a firm response.

National Security Min.:

'I'm working to end negotiations with Hamas'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir says he is working to end negotiations for a ceasefire-prisoner swap deal with Hamas. 'Negotiations only create more and more terror.'

Ben-Gvir:

'We'll do everything so Netanyahu won't bend'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addressed protesters against a hostage deal and said he is using his power in the government to prevent one.

Cabinet Dispute:

Gallant demands compromise; Smotrich and Ben Gvir outraged

Ministers furious at Gallant's demand to relinquish control of Philadelphi Corridor, saying: 'If we give in to Hamas demands, we have lost the war.'

EU initiative to sanction Ben Gvir and Smotrich thwarted

Israel succeeds in thwarting the initiative of EU Foreign Minister Josep Borrell to advance sanctions against Ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich.

EU FM to seek sanctions against Smotrich and Ben Gvir

European Union Foreign Minister Josep Borrell plans to request that member states jointly impose sanctions on Smotrich and Ben Gvir, though such a resolution is unlikely to pass.

Ben Gvir responds to Hamas official who threatened him

Senior Hamas official threatens that Ben Gvir's fate will be like that of assassinated minister Rehavam Ze'evi. Ben Gvir responds: I will continue to work to eliminate them.

'Reckless statements and actions'

US condemns Ben Gvir's comments on Temple Mount

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller tells Axios the US "strongly opposes" Ben Gvir’s public support for building a synagogue on the Temple Mount: It would demonstrate blatant disregard for the historic status quo.

A synagogue on the Temple Mount? Temple Institute founder answers

Temple Institute founder and dean of the Temple Yeshiva Rabbi Yisrael Ariel speaks with Arutz Sheva and voices support for the establishment of a synagogue on the Temple Mount.

Temple Mount controversy:

Haredi newspaper denounces Ben-Gvir in Arabic

The haredi publication Yated Ne'eman published a sweeping denounciation of Minister Ben-Gvir's stance on the temple mount, along with an Arabic translation.

Al-Aqsa preacher mocks:

'Ben Gvir's plan for the Temple Mount is imaginary'

Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, a preacher at Al-Aqsa Mosque, claims there is no basis to the claim of National Security MInister Itamar Ben Gvir that Jews have a right to Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Cabinet approves:

Daniel Levi appointed Israel Police commissioner

The cabinet unanimously approved the proposal by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to appoint Daniel Levi as commissioner of the Israel Police.

Cabinet members clash

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant clashed with fellow ministers after he called for Israel to come to a settlement with Hezbollah. Ben-Gvir: 'You don't understand that you harm the residents of the north.'

Ben-Gvir demands deportation of Eritreans after Tel Aviv brawl

The Ministry of National Security and the police plan to renew their demand to deport Eritrean citizens from the State of Israel.

ISA official to State Attorney:

'Those who were once our targets have become ministers'

State Attorney Amit Aisman called an urgent meeting to discuss the violent far-right riots in Jit but did not invite representatives of the IDF command that oversees the area.

President Herzog:

Remove Kahanism from the government

President Isaac Herzog confronted left-wing demonstrators who insulted him, and called to remove Kahanism from the government.

'Deliberately provocative'

Britain condemns Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit

British Foreign Secretary joins in on the condemnations of National Security Minister's visit to the Temple Mount.

UTJ MK:

'Ben Gvir is playing games with matters of pikuach nefesh'

MK Yaakov Asher criticizes National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over his Temple Mount visit: He cannot do whatever he wants.

'Disregard for status quo'

Blinken blasts Ben Gvir visit to Temple Mount

US Secretary of State criticizes National Security Minister's visit to the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av: These provocative actions only exacerbate tensions at a pivotal moment.

Is there a law prohibiting Jews from praying on the Temple Mount?

Haaretz reporter Josh Breiner writes about a law forbidding Jews from praying on Temple Mount. MK Rothman: 'Please refer your followers and me to the law?'

International controversy:

Ben-Gvir recites Tisha B'av prayers on Temple Mount

Ministers Ben-Gvir and Waserlauf were part of a large group of Israelis who recited prayers and Hatikva on the Temple Mount today, drawing criticism from both fellow coalition parties and opposition members, as well as from other nations.

EU FM calls for sanctions on Ben Gvir and Smotrich

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell claims Ben Gvir and Smotrich are "inciting to war crimes", says sanctions against them must be on the EU agenda.

Police ban screening of pro-Hamas film in Jerusalem

The film titled: 'Point-Blank Stories of Gaza That Have Not Yet Been Told,' was scheduled to be screened at the Yevus Center in Jerusalem, but the Jerusalem District Interem Commander signed an order against it.

'A shameful scene'

Military Police raid detention facility, clash with soldiers

Military Police detain soldiers guarding Hamas terrorists at the Sde Teiman detention facility on suspicion of abusing detainees.

Former Shin Bet official:

'Hamas's actions prove it's in distress'

Former Coordinator for Captives and the Missing Yaron Bloom said that the report of videos showing the torture of hostages being sent to Minister Ben-Gvir is a 'manipulative report.'

Report:

Hamas sent videos of hostages undergoing torture to Min. Ben-Gvir

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir denied reports that the terrorist organization sent him videos showing the torture of Israeli hostages with demands to improve the conditions of jailed terrorists.