Itamar Ben Gvir

Europeans worry:

Sanctions on Ben Gvir may strengthen him

European Union, out to sanction National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, begins to worry move may help him in the upcoming elections.

President Herzog denounces Ben-Gvir at Jerusalem Prize ceremony

The president condemned violence against Arabs in Judea and Samaria in his Unity Day speech and issued sharp criticism of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

France bans Ben-Gvir from entering its territory

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced today (Saturday) that National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir will be banned from entering the country.

UK Chief Rabbi on Ben-Gvir:

'Very antithesis of core Jewish values'

Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis condemns Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's actions while visiting flotilla activists, calls them 'shameful' and 'awful Chillul Hashem.'

MK Kroizer: All Israeli's are proud of Ben-Gvir's actions

MK Yitzhak Kroizer defended Itamar Ben-Gvir after criticism erupted over footage taunting detained Gaza flotilla activists, as Israel continues to be hit with diplomatic backlash.

'Degrading'

EU official slams Ben Gvir for conduct toward flotilla activists

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemns what she describes as National Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's "degrading" video of encounter with detained Gaza flotilla activists.

Huckabee: Ben Gvir betrayed the dignity of his nation

US Ambassador to Israel issues harsh attack on Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for his meeting with participants in the Gaza Flotilla. "Despicable actions, universal condemnation in Israel."

'Knowingly harmed Israel'

Ben-Gvir confronts activists, sparks international incident

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir drew fierce backlash after filming detained Gaza flotilla activists at Ashdod Port.

Following criticism:

Ben-Gvir lashes out at Sa'ar from Knesset podium

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sharply criticized Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar over backlash to footage of detained flotilla activists.

Report

Smotrich targeted by ICC arrest warrant

Israel's Finance Minister reportedly the subject of secret arrest warrant, ICC also reportedly investigating Itamar Ben Gvir.

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Minister Ben Gvir waves an Israeli flag on the Temple Mount

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited Temple Mount today in honor of Jerusalem Day. He was accompanied by MK Yitzhak Kroizer.

End To Skunk Trucks:

Knesset bans chemicals in police water cannons

The Knesset approved a law requiring the use of clean water only in water cannons and full documentation of every deployment.

Ben Gvir’s criticism

“Historic opportunity for change is being missed"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed officials to postpone discussion of the “Who Is a Jew" bill in order to avoid a confrontation with Diaspora Jewry. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded: “This is a mistake. There is an opportunity to approve the move."

New bill aims to completely cancel Oslo Accords

Otzma Yehudit bill seeks to cancel Oslo Accords and related agreements which led to decades of terrorism, undermined Israel’s security and sovereignty.

Arab MK to lose his physician's license?

Israel Medical Association warns MK Ahmad Tibi over 'psychopath' remarks, demands he retract statement, show restraint.

Heated Cabinet meeting between Ben Gvir and IDF commander

IDF's Central Command Chief Avi Bluth condemns visits to outposts, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir insists on importance of Jewish settlement in Areas A and B of Judea and Samaria.

Ben Gvir:

'We are a home to the haredi community'

Ben Gvir reaches out to the haredi public: "Whenever I hear of a young man being beaten or treated unlawfully, I investigate immediately."

'Not Normal? Leave!':

Ben-Gvir clashes with residents in Jaffa

Itamar Ben-Gvir toured Jaffa today accompanied by senior Israel Police officials and was met with protest shouts from residents angered by high crime rates.

Ben-Gvir enlists Shin Bet to fight youth gang

Minister Ben-Gvir asked the Shin Bet for assistance in combating the youth gang SSQ. 'We launched an all-out war, and we need more force for this war.'

Ben-Gvir granted rare halachic dispensation

Rabbi Dov Lior grants Minister Ben-Gvir special halachic permission to enter all Temple Mount areas, citing Israel’s sovereignty over the site.

State Comptroller: Governance problem in the Negev has worsened

A report by the State Comptroller reveals severe failures in governance in the Negev: partial law enforcement, rising crime, and gaps in public services. Ben Gvir’s office responded: “Distorted and falsified data."

Following brutal murder:

War declared on youth gangs

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and police chief Danny Levi ordered a major crackdown on youth violence in southern Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva.

The price of Israel’s judicial tyranny

The court and a legal bureaucracy - that were never elected -increasingly treat democratic choice itself as a dangerous force to be contained by a permanent enlightened class. And the outrage is growing. Opinion.

Ben-Gvir reverses course and signs promotion

The National Security Minister told the Jerusalem District Court this morning (Thursday) that he will approve Assistant Commissioner Ruti Aushlich's promotion to the rank of Deputy Commissioner.

Ben-Gvir threatens Ronen Tzur: Delete tweet or face lawsuit

National Security Minister and political strategist Ronen Tzur clashed over a tweet where Tzur levelled severe allegations against Ben-Gvir.

Physical altercation

Independence Day ceremony plagued by high-level disputes

A seating dispute involving Eyal Zamir and David Barnea sparked security tensions, as Itamar Ben-Gvir exited the event due to his own seating issue.

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.