Itamar Ben Gvir

Another Ben-Gvir victory:

Law used to bar Marzel, Ben Ari from Knesset to be repealed

"This anti-racism law has never been used against Arabs, only Jews," explains Otzma Yehudit head.

Netanyahu's coalition partners primed for powerful positions

The parties that will make up Israel's next government appear to have gotten all they were bargaining for - and more.

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Ben Gvir lights Hanukkah candles with the Netanyahus

During the coalition negotiations, Ben Gvir and Netanyahu took a break to light the fourth candle of Hanukkah.

Campaign against MK Ben-Gvir

Over NIS 140 thousand donated to fight ministerial appointment

'Tag Meir' launches mass mobilization campaign for legal battle to prevent Itamar Ben-Gvir being appointed National Security Minister.

Eizenkot to Likud:

'It's not too late to stop'

Former Chief of Staff says Smotrich and Ben Gvir will harm the IDF's mission to provide security and will lead to a binational state.

Knesset passes Ben-Gvir's police reform in its first reading

Bill giving National Security Minister power over police passes 63-53.

Uproar in the Knesset:

Ben-Gvir introduces bill subordinating police to government

Opposition MK: "Shame on you, you never even wore a uniform."

Ben-Gvir, police comm. light Hanukkah candles together at Kotel

National Security Minister-designate and police commissioner participate in ceremony to light candles for 2nd day of Hanukkah.

New threats against Itamar Ben Gvir

The Lions' Den terror organization has published new threats against designated National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Itamar Ben-Gvir to demand additional powers

Itamar Ben-Gvir has expanded his demands in coalition negotiations to include the power to revoke citizenship.

Poll:

Public thinks Ben Gvir won the coalition talks

Half of the Israelis say Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai should resign over law giving Ben Gvir expanded powers over the police.

Ben-Gvir: AG doesn't realize she's not the prime minister

National Security Minister-designate responds to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's criticism of 'lightning legislation.'

Ben-Gvir:

'I want to stop the Police Commissioner from wasting money'

According to the designated National Security Minister, Shabtai demanded four Black Hawk helicopters, among other things.

Ben Gvir:

'The Attorney General advises, she cannot give me orders'

Designated minister of National Security: A-G and her predecessors think that the politicians need to ask for their approval.

Former Police commissioner:

'Ben Gvir leading us to a dangerous place'

Former commissioner criticizes "Ben Gvir Law", says that if it had been passed during his term, he would have resigned.

Ben Gvir blasts opposition:

'The people are tired of terrorism, violence and bullying'

Knesset approves in preliminary reading a bill that increases the powers of the Minister of National Security.

Labor leader attacks proposed police reforms

Labor leader Merav Michaeli has published a scathing critique of reforms that would give politicians unprecedented power over police.

Ben-Gvir to Biden Admin.:

'Any other army would have left dozens dead in Jenin'

Incoming National Security Minister slams US State Department over call for 'accountability' after teen accidentally killed in Jenin.

Ben-Gvir's ultimatum

Otzma Yehudit chair says if his party is not given position of deputy head of Ministerial Committee for Legislation there will be no govt.

Pressure within police for commissioner Shabtai to resign

Current, former senior police officials demand commissioner resign in protest against Ben-Gvir's reforms.

Ben Gvir: I want more forces in the Arab sector

Designated National Security Minister: I am not ashamed that I want to move forces to the south. I want more forces in the Arab sector.

Former police commissioners publish letter against Ben-Gvir

A forum of former police commissioners has published a letter opposing planned reforms that would take power away from the police.

Op-ed:

The Good Jew/Bad Jew demonization strategy

Hysteria over the new Israeli government will harm the wider Jewish world. Op-ed.

Alan Dershowitz warns:

'If rules of engagement are changed, Israel will be indicted'

Prominent American lawyer criticizes Ben Gvir's initiative to change the rules of engagement for IDF soldiers.

The bill which would revolutionize the Israel Police

2-page bill would take authority to determine police authority from the commissioner and give it to the National Security Minister.

Security to be upgraded to protect ministers in new government

New weapons & systems needed to ensure safety of ministers from Judea & Samaria.

Report:

Total disconnect between Ben-Gvir and Police Commissioner

Members of Ben-Gvir's circle say that he has been ignoring requests from Commissioner Kobi Shabtai out of protest and disappointment

Ben-Gvir to AG: Stop appointments of senior police officers

The designated National Security Minister sent the Attorney General an urgent letter demanding all police appointments stop for now.

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IDF Chief of Staff says coalition deals 'break chain of command'

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi reportedly vows to prevent Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, from involvement in appointment of generals.

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Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks out on missing haredi teen

250 days since Moishe Kleinerman disappeared, incoming National Security Minister calls on Haredi children to complain against main suspect.

Ben-Gvir vs military reporter: You can sleep peacefully at night

Military reporter Yossi Yehoshua slams Otzma Yehudit leader for speaking to Border Police officer who neutralized terrorist.

Ben Gvir: I didn't get into politics for this

Otzma Yehudit chairman claims that the Likud went back on promises to change rules of engagement and promote immunity for soldiers.

Hamas spokesman:

'Ben Gvir's fate will be worse'

Hamas spokesman in Jerusalem warns the Netanyahu government against changing the situation on the Temple Mount.

US Ambassador to Israel:

'I'll work with the government, take care of the Palestinians'

Ambassador Tom Nides avoids question of whether he would work with the designated Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir.

Hebron incident:

Gantz won't approve Ben Gvir's request to visit soldier

Defense Minister informs Otzma Yehudit chairman he would not agree to his request to visit the soldier.

Ben-Gvir slams Chief of Staff:

'It would be well if he did as he is asking'

MK Ben-Gvir says it would be well if IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi refrained from political statements - just as he demands of his soldiers.

Netflix hosts film depicting IDF as bloodthirsty murderers

Itamar Ben-Gvir demands Foreign Ministry act with Jordanian film showing IDF soldiers murdering a baby set to premiere on Netflix.

Givati soldier requests lighter prison sentence

The Givati soldier sentenced to military prison for taunting an activist in Hebron has asked for a lighter sentence.

Likud MK to INN:

'We will all be smiling very soon'

MK Boaz Bismuth believes the attacks on Avi Maoz and Itamar Ben Gvir are inappropriate.

Islamic Jihad threatens to assassinate Ben-Gvir

Terror org. says new minister's fate will be the same as Rehavam Ze'evi, a minister who was assassinated in 2001.

Ben-Gvir slams Smotrich: Stop wasting time on Knesset Speaker

Otzma Yehudit chairman says Religious Zionism party counterpart making 'big mistake' in not allowing vote on next Knesset Speaker now.

Radical cleric:

'We won't allow Ben Gvir to harm the sanctity of Al-Aqsa'

Leading Palestinian Arab cleric calls on Muslims to be alert to attempts by Jews to "attack" the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

MK Strock criticizes Ben Gvir:

'Negev and Galilee Ministry can't help the young settlements'

According to Strock, 'The residents of the young settlements are worried that this is just a car without a motor'

Hundreds attend funeral of man killed in road rage incident

Ben-Gvir tells family of slain hospital worker Yuri Volkov he will do everything he can to stop such violence as National Security Minister

Olmert on Netanyahu:

'The court ruled that his reputation is only worth NIS 20,000'

Former PM unrepentant on defamatory comments made against Netanyahu family.

Leaked recordings emerge from Otzma Yehudit party meeting

Party discusses law to expel terrorists' families among other future plans.

Poll:

Public approves of Ben Gvir's ministerial appointment

Things look different, however, for Aryeh Deri, Bezalel Smotrich and Miri Regev.

Palestinian Authority:

'Agreements with fascists like Ben Gvir could hurt peace talks'

PA blasts coalition agreement between Likud and Otzma Yehudit: A potentially catastrophic impact.

'When the new government falls, it will be because of Ben-Gvir'

Housing Minister and former Netanyahu confidante Ze'ev Elkin predicts new government will last 2-3 years - until Ben-Gvir topples it.

Otzma Yehudit:

There is progress, but we have not yet signed with the Likud

Ben Gvir's party says some issues have been agreed upon but there are ideological differences that have not yet been resolved.

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir meet: Still little progress on coalition

Netanyahu offers Otzma Yehudit leader development of periphery without the ministry, Ben-Gvir demands welfare portfolio.

Journalist blames Ben-Gvir for deadly Jerusalem bombings

Galai Tzahal crime reporter Hadas Steif suspended from covering attack after saying appointment of Ben-Gvir connected today's attack.

Ben-Gvir:

We'll be able to help the periphery or we won't be part of govt.

Otzma Yehudit chair accuses Likud of braking promise in coalition negotiations. 'My goal is to help the periphery.'

Abbas' spokesman:

'Ben Gvir led the settler attacks on residents of Hebron'

PA chairman's spokesman warns of "explosion" if extreme right-wing policies are implemented in a government with Smotrich and Ben Gvir.

Shabbat in Hebron:

Soldier submits complaint against attacker

Soldier's father decries attempt to defame tens of thousands of Jews.

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ILTV sums up Ben-Gvir's wife's pistol 'controversy'

Ben Gvir didn't back down from criticism, pointing out she's a mother of 6 living in Hebron, married to the 'most threatened man in Israel'

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

Appoint Smotrich to position of Defense Minister

MK Ben-Gvir calls for MK Smotrich to be given Defense Ministry, says move will allow right-wing policies. 'His demand is legitimate.'

Avigdor Eskin: There was no incitement against Rabin

The renowned political activist says he hopes Itamar Ben-Gvir will prove himself as the 'new and improved' version of Rabbi Meir Kahane.

Palestinian Authority:

'Netanyahu-Ben Gvir agreement contradicts international law'

PA chairman's spokesman says that the "settlement" is illegal whether Netanyahu is in power or not.

Netanyahu trying to sow division between Smotrich, Ben-Gvir?

After encouraging the two to run together, Netanyahu is now negotiating separately with the two - and accepting some of Ben-Gvir's demands.