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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.

Minister Ben-Gvir and wife attacked by Neturei Karta

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?"

'Rajoub should have been arrested'

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.

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

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.'

'Humanitarian aid for voluntary emmigration'

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.'

Up to 5 years imprisonment for planning Ben Gvir assassination

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.

Firefighting budget rose consistently since Ben Gvir took office

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.

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

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.

Attorney General and National Security Minister reach agreement

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.

PA accuses Ben-Gvir of 'confrontational steps'

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.'

Protesters clash with Minister Ben-Gvir

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.

Watch: Chabad hassidim clash with anti-Israel protesters

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.

Long Island synagogue cancels Ben-Gvir speaking engagement

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.

Pro-Palestinian protesters attack Israeli minister

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.

Yale revokes official status of anti-Israel organization

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.

Anti-Israel encampment returns to campus exactly 1 year later

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.

Minister Ben Gvir visits Miami police station

MKs denounce investigation of Rabbis

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

MKs denounce investigation of Rabbis

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.'

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

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.

Brooklyn event featuring Itamar Ben-Gvir cancelled

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.

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

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.

PA outraged: Ben Gvir encouraging Jewish visits to Temple Mount

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.

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

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.

Significant increase in Jewish visitors to 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.

Ben-Gvir looks to promote officer who killed criminal gunman

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.

Cabinet ministers issue joint condemnation of Supreme Court

Ben-Gvir's chief of staff investigated by the police

The chief of staff for the Minister of National Security was investigated regarding suspicions that she obtained her handgun license illegally.

Ben-Gvir's chief of staff investigated by the police

ISA official disparages Jews in Judea and Samaria

The head of the ISA's Jewish Department referred to suspects in Judea and Samaria as 'Shmucks' and referred to soldiers from the region as 'death squads' and 'Wise guys'.

ISA official disparages Jews in Judea and Samaria

AG to Supreme Court:

Delay hearing on appeals against Ben Gvir's appointment

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara asks Supreme Court to delay hearing on appeal against National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's appointment as minister, citing 'progress' in discussions.

Delay hearing on appeals against Ben Gvir's appointment

Ben Gvir ascends Temple Mount

After 13 days during which the Temple Mount was closed to Jews, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir ascends, drawing criticism from haredi MK.

Ben Gvir ascends Temple Mount

Smotrich resigns from government in spat with Ben-Gvir

Finance Minister resigns 'temporarily' in response to Otzma Yehudit's failure to remove MK Kroizer from the Knesset under the coalition agreement.

Smotrich resigns from government in spat with Ben-Gvir

Ben-Gvir demands:

'AG must turn over all docs related to investigation against me'

National Security Minister calls on Supreme Court to order the Attorney General to disclose all material related to the Shin Bet investigation against him. 'Shock to every citizens in a democratic country,'

'AG must turn over all docs related to investigation against me'

Religious Zionist party demands Ben-Gvir leave Knesset

Coalition parties clash over attempts to return Tzvi Succot to the Knesset by having another MK take a position as a minister instead.

Religious Zionist party demands Ben-Gvir leave Knesset

Anti-government protest:

MK Almog Cohen violently attacked at entrance to Knesset

After left-wing protesters blocked the roads leading to the Knesset, MK Almog Cohen was forced to arrive on foot and was attacked by rioters. Cohen: 'It will end with blood in the streets.'

MK Almog Cohen violently attacked at entrance to Knesset

Ben-Gvir demands:

Government inspection committee into Ronen Bar's actions

After learning that the ISA reportedly opened an investigation into him and the police, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is asking for the government to create a committee to inspect ISA Director Ronen Bar's conduct.

Government inspection committee into Ronen Bar's actions

Is the ISA preventing Bentzi Gopstein from entering the Knesset?

Bentzi Gopstein, who serves as an advisor to Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, does not have a permanent entry permit to the Knesset, in contrast to other advisors. Otzma Yehudit blames the Shin Bet.

Is the ISA preventing Bentzi Gopstein from entering the Knesset?

Netanyahu:

ISA chief undermining democracy, reminiscent of dark regimes

Prime Minister harshly attacks ISA chief over reports of investigation against police and Minister Ben Gvir on suspicion of sabotage. 'Reminiscent of dark regimes.'

ISA chief undermining democracy, reminiscent of dark regimes

ISA confirms investigation into Ben-Gvir and Israel Police

The ISA has been conducting a covert investigation against the police and Minister Ben Gvir over the past few months, on suspicion of subversion of the rule of law.

ISA confirms investigation into Ben-Gvir and Israel Police

Ben-Gvir:

'Bomb Gaza food stores & power lines like a normal country would'

Newly-reinstated National Security Minister says recent events have proven he was right to oppose the January ceasefire deal, Hamas will only release the remaining hostages if its food supply is destroyed.

'Bomb Gaza food stores & power lines like a normal country would'

'We won't tolerate terrorism and incitement'

'No PLO flags or protests supporting terrorism. Jews deserve freedom of movement, Jewish Quarter should not suffer during Ramadan,' Minister Ben Gvir clarifies.

'We won't tolerate terrorism and incitement'

Knesset approves:

Otzma Yehudit's ministers to return to cabinet

The Knesset Plenum approved the reappointment of the ministers from the Otzma Yehudit faction as cabinet members. Ben-Gvir: 'I thank the Prime Minister for the trust.'

Otzma Yehudit's ministers to return to cabinet

Government approves:

Ben Gvir will return to the role of Minister of National Security

Government votes in favor of appointing MK Itamar Ben Gvir as Minister of National Security, despite the opinion of the Attorney General.

Ben Gvir will return to the role of Minister of National Security

Otzma Yehudit returns to the government

Likud and Otzma Yehudit agreed that the Otzma Yehudit faction will return to the government and the ministers of Otzma Yehudit will be given back their portfolios.

Otzma Yehudit returns to the government

Likud officials on Ben-Gvir:

'We don't need him, he can wait'

Members of Prime Minister Netanyahu's party have expressed displeasure at the widespread rumors that Itamar Ben-Gvir is set to rejoin the government.

'We don't need him, he can wait'

Ben-Gvir:

'Attacking Gaza is moral and justified'

Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir praised the decision to return to fighting in Gaza.

'Attacking Gaza is moral and justified'

Otzma Yehudit, coalition reach agreement on Arrangements Bill

Otzma Yehudit agreed to abstain from voting against the Arrangements Bill which accompanies the state budget. Smotich will not return to the Knesset, allowing Otzma MK Kroiser to remain.

Otzma Yehudit, coalition reach agreement on Arrangements Bill

Ben-Gvir:

'Absolute disgrace' PM accepted Witkoff ceasefire extension

Otzma Yehudit leader says Israel should have followed Trump's lead in giving Hamas the ultimatum of releasing all hostages or hell would be unleashed rather than following the lead of Trump envoy Steve Witkoff.

'Absolute disgrace' PM accepted Witkoff ceasefire extension

Ben Gvir:

'Channel 13 News granted legitimacy to Hamas' atrocities'

After Channel 13 News claims that a statement by Ben Gvir led to a deterioration in the conditions of hostages in Gaza, the MK fires back.

'Channel 13 News granted legitimacy to Hamas' atrocities'

Ben-Gvir:

'We must resume fighting'

MK Itamar Ben-Gvir demanded of Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'It is time to open the gates of hell on Hamas, we must return to war, to destroy and avenge.'

'We must resume fighting'

Ben-Gvir proposes law to block aid to Gaza

Itamar Ben-Gvir is pushing for Israel to legally forbid transferring humanitarian supplies to Gaza in response to Hamas suspending the hostage deal.

Ben-Gvir proposes law to block aid to Gaza

Defense Minister to Chief of Staff:

Reprimand intelligence chief who spoke out against Trump plan

'There will not be a situation in which IDF officers speak out against US President Trump's important plan for Gaza,' Defense Minister Israel Katz warns.

Reprimand intelligence chief who spoke out against Trump plan

Itamar Ben Gvir:

'Likelihood that I will return to the government has increased'

Former Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to President Trump's announcement that the US will take control of Gaza and promote permanent immigration of Gazans.

'Likelihood that I will return to the government has increased'

Despite Netanyahu's promise:

Palestinian Authority involved in control of Rafah Crossing

The Palestinian Authority is operating the Rafah Crossing between Israel and Gaza, alongside international bodies. 'The Prime Minister caved in.'

Palestinian Authority involved in control of Rafah Crossing

Terrorist who planned to assassinate Ben Gvir released

Former minister Ben Gvir reveals that one of the terrorists released as part of the hostage deal had planned to assassinate him in the past: A reckless agreement.

Terrorist who planned to assassinate Ben Gvir released

Ben-Gvir:

'This has been a total failure'

MK Itamar Ben-Gvir denounces the release ceremonies for the three hostages as a serious blow to Israel.

'This has been a total failure'

'A reckless deal that will cost in blood'

Hostages' families demand Ben Gvir support deal with Hamas

Argument breaks out in Knesset committee, as representatives of some of the hostages' families demand MK Itamar Ben Gvir support the deal with Hamas. Ben Gvir: 'A reckless deal that will cost in blood.'

Hostages' families demand Ben Gvir support deal with Hamas

Minister Haim Katz to receive Otzma Yehudit's portfolios

After Minister Yariv Levin declined the offer, Minister Haim Katz will replace the ministers from the Otzma Yehudit Party who left the coalition.

Minister Haim Katz to receive Otzma Yehudit's portfolios

Incoming US Amb to UN:

'Israel has biblical right to Judea and Samaria'

Elise Stefanik, incoming US Amb to UN, says she agrees with Smotrich & Ben Gvir, that 'Israel has a biblical right to Judea and Samaria.'

'Israel has biblical right to Judea and Samaria'

Otzma Yehudit ministers, MKs submit letters of resignation

Itamar Ben-Gvir and the rest of his party's representatives resign from government in protest against the ceasefire deal with Hamas, which they call a "surrender."

Otzma Yehudit ministers, MKs submit letters of resignation

PM's office denies

Ben Gvir: They offered to credit me for firing the Chief of Staff

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks about the offers he received from the Prime Minister to convince him to remain in the government despite the hostage deal. Netanyahu's office responds: An absolute lie.

Ben Gvir: They offered to credit me for firing the Chief of Staff

Resignations tomorrow:

Itamar Ben-Gvir's party to leave coalition

Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party intends to resign from the coalition en masse tomorrow in protest against the hostage deal.

Itamar Ben-Gvir's party to leave coalition