Itamar Ben Gvir

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.

Report:

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.

Moishe Klienerman

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.

Watch:

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.

Likud's promises to Otzma Yehudit

Netanyahu promises Ben-Gvir young settlements will be regulated within 60 days, Homesh Yeshiva to be fully legalized.

Increasing number of death threats against Ben-Gvir

MK Itamar Ben-Gvir wrote a festive post on the occasion of his swearing-in to the Knesset and received severe threats in response.

Will Arab allies abandon Israel over right-wing government?

A strategic expert from Tel Aviv University says Netanyahu may become a 'balancing act' between the Right and the Arab world.

Netanyahu to Smotrich:

Choose any ministry - other than Defense or Finance

No progress in coalition talks between Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu and MK Smotrich - despite meeting between them.

US Jewish group slams State Department condemnation of Ben-Gvir

Rabbinic group accuses State Department of 'blatant double standard' over its condemnation of MK Ben-Gvir attending Rabbi Kahane's memorial.

Tibi to Ben Gvir:

'Let's go, you're in charge now, send me to Syria'

After the Arab MK spoke proudly of his connection to Arafat, the Otzma Yehudit chair said that its time to send him to Syria.

Women of the Wall to Netanyahu

'Don't appoint Ben Gvir as Public Security minister'

The feminist non-Orthodox organization claims that the appointment of the Otzma Yehudit chairman will create an open season for liberal Jews

Ben-Gvir's new demand:

Cancel recognition of Reform conversion in Law of Return

Change to law would overturn Supreme Court ruling.

Former Chief of Staff:

'I see no problem with the rules of engagement'

Gadi Eizenkot, MK-elect & former Chief of Staff, says party won't join Netanyahu gov't, claims 'no problem' with current open fire policies.

US slams Ben-Gvir:

"Celebrating legacy of terrorist organization"

US State Department spokesman Ned Price criticizes Otzma Yehudit leader for attending memorial to Rabbi Meir Kahane.

President to Ben-Gvir:

'You have an image that causes concern in many places'

President Herzog meets Otzma Yehudit leader. Ben Gvir: 'When the world hears my positions they will understand.'

Ben-Gvir: I am not Kahane, won't expel all Arabs

Otzma Yehudit leader says at memorial to Rabbi Meir Kahane that the 'highlight' of Rabbi Kahane was love.

Is Netanyahu being driven into a corner by the 'far right?'

What will Netanyahu do now that the religious right accounts for the vast majority of his new coalition?

US ambassador Nides:

'We will fight against any attempt at annexation'

The ambassador stated that the US is against the annexation of Judea and Samaria, says he intends on working closely with new government.

Hot mic:

Pres. Herzog warns Shas party about Ben-Gvir

President heard warning Shas reps Temple Mount issue, partnership with Otzma Yehudit leader could be problematic.

The moment of truth: Response to the Conservative Movement

Where do you get the right - or gall - to tell the Israelis who should or should not be a minister in their elected government? Op-ed.

MK Ahmed Tibi:

'We own this land, we will overcome Smotrich too'

MK Ahmed Tibi: We will not have contacts with Ben Gvir, and I believe that Jewish MKs won't either.

Conservative movement:

'Netanyahu, do not make Ben-Gvir a minister'

Mercaz Olami organization of Conservative Judaism makes direct call on next PM not to allow Otzma Yehudit leader to ministerial position.

Otzma Yehudit to request separate meeting with Pres. Herzog

MK Itamar Ben-Gvir to meet with Pres. Herzog separately from running mate MK Bezalel Smotrich to discuss recommended candidate for PM.

Radical cleric:

'We are not afraid of Ben Gvir and his like'

Sheikh Raed Salah, leader of northern faction of Islamic Movement, says Israeli Arabs are not afraid of Otzma Yehudit leader.

Ben-Gvir meets Netanyahu:

'We will establish a fully-right-wing govt.'

Otzma Yehudit leader gets first official photograph with Benjamin Netanyahu during coalition negotiations.