Itamar Ben Gvir

Poll:

5 seats for Smotrich, 11 for Ben Gvir

New poll finds that a new right-wing party led by Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman and Gideon Sa'ar wins 28 seats.

Ben-Gvir endorses Trump for President

National Security Minister says he cannot be neutral in the US Presidential election in light of security threats from Iran and its proxies and that Trump will take a harder stance against Iran.

Ben Gvir in the Knesset:

'Diplomatic echelon allows Jews to pray on Temple Mount'

'The one who rules the Temple Mount rules the Land of Israel, with G-d's help we will rule the Temple Mount,' National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir promises.

Sanctions against Israelis:

Ben-Gvir's demand from Netanyahu

'I asked the Prime Minister to notify the American administration that if sanctions are imposed against ministers in the government, the response will be the complete dismantling of the Palestinian Authority.'

Report:

US weighing sanctions against two Israeli ministers

Three US officials say the Biden administration is weighing sanctions against Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

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Near brawl in the Knesset during Ben Gvir's speech

Arab Knesset members move towards the podium on which Ben Gvir was standing after he called Arab MKs "terrorists". The ushers separated the parties.

Poll: Right wants Ben Gvir to lead after Netanyahu

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has the most support among coalition voters for position of leader of right-religious bloc on the day after PM Netanyahu steps down.

An end to the crisis?

Shas, Otzma Yehudit, to vote with the coalition

Shas party slams National Security Minister for party's refusal to vote with coalition, stresses, 'Shas, as usual, will show responsibility and not create a crisis.'

Netanyahu vs. Ben-Gvir:

'We must empty the Sde Teiman detention facility'

PM Netanyahu believes that all means must be taken so that Sde Teiman remains a temporary holding facility for detainees for investigation and sorting purposes before they are transferred to detention facilities.

Minister Margi:

Ben-Gvir behaves as if he is the only one that matters

Minister Yaakov Margi criticized Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir: 'He behaves aggressively and as a bully.' Ben-Gvir responded: 'Deri flirts with the left.'

Lapid:

'Opposition will give 'safety net' for hostage deal'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid has declared that his party will support a prisoner exchange agreement even if it means preserving the coalition.

Ben-Gvir visits suspect in October 7th terrorist execution case

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited and gave support to Yisrael Bitton, who was suspected of murdering a terrorist involved in the massacre.

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

'You will stand alone'

Ben-Gvir warned the Cabinet that he had not been elected for another group to make decisions. 'We are not ornaments.'

Ben-Gvir:

'It's time to stop the spins'

Minister Ben-Gvir details the core of his dispute with ISA director Ronen Bar: 'He repeatedly convinced the Prime Minister that worsening the conditions of the terrorists would lead to escalation.'

ISA vs. Ben-Gvir:

'Lies that never happened'

ISA officials categorically denied that the ISA director had threatened Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Ben Gvir:

'If the war ends - I will not be in the government'

National Security Minister warns that a cessation of the war in Gaza or a political settlement without attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon would cause his party to leave the government.

After calling to execute terrorists

Palestinian Arabs furious at Ben-Gvir

The Director-General of the Palestinian Prisoner's Society said that the 'fascist and extremist' Minister Ben-Gvir's statements represent the system that carries out 'mass extermination of the Palestinian people.'

Unbelievable:

Israel considering releasing 120 Gazan terrorists from jail

In response to the National Security Council's request for the release of 120 terrorists arrested in Gaza and held in Sde Teiman, Minister Ben Gvir objects and suggests bringing the request up for discussion in the Cabinet.

MK Gadi Eisenkot:

'It's no secret that Itamar and Bezalel have a lot of influence'

MK Gadi Eisenkot criticizes the government, says ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir significantly influence the decision-making.

Poll:

10 seats to Ben-Gvir, five to Smotrich

Poll finds that a right-wing party led by Avigdor Liberman, former Mossad Director Yossi Cohen, Naftali Bennet, and Gideon Sa'ar would win 34 seats.

Due to Prison Overcrowding:

IDF cancels arrests in Judea and Samaria

Security bodies are prioritizing arrests and releasing terrorists with 'low risk' to make room in the prisons.

Ex-Otzma Yehudit members form new party

Among the members of the new 'Jewish, Whole, and Strong Israel Party' are former Otzma Yehudit deputy director Yehzekel Hason, Sara Marzel, the wife of right-wing activist Baruch Marzel, and Rabbi Yehuda Epstein from the Kedushat Tzion union.

Ben-Gvir calls to split AG position from government

Justice Minister refuses to discuss bill which would grant responsibility for prosecution to State Attorney instead of to Attorney General.

Ben Gvir:

'There's a great opportunity after Gantz left the government'

National Security Minister on his demand to be included in the War Cabinet: It is appropriate that the person who demanded to bomb Gaza and stop the entry of the workers would be a member of the War Cabinet.

Ben-Gvir's position accepted:

Terrorists' bodies will be held in Israel

The political-security cabinet supported Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's position over Minister Yoav Gallant's position on continuing to hold terrorists' bodies.

After Gantz's resignation

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: Add me to the War Cabinet

National Security Minister sends a letter to the Prime Minister, demands to be included in the War Cabinet.

Ben Gvir to Arutz Sheva:

'Will the government collapse? It depends on Netanyahu'

National Security Minister speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News from the Flag March in Jerusalem, comments on possible hostage release deal and on the message he wishes to convey to Hamas.

PA livid at Minister Ben Gvir

Council of Endowments and Holy Places for Islam in Jerusalem calls on the King of Jordan and the international community to pressure Israel to avoid changing the status quo on the Temple Mount.

'No section for ending war':

Netanyahu and Ben Gvir discuss Biden proposal

PM Netanyahu to present Min. Itamar Ben Gvir with draft of Biden ceasefire proposal, sources say.

Ben Gvir and Smotrich threaten:

'We won't be part of a government that agrees to Biden outline'

The right blasts the hostage release deal presented by the US President. Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: We will disband the government if the outline is approved.

Ben-Gvir:

'There's no such thing as not attending events'

At a ceremony held today (Monday) at the Ministry of National Security, Kobi Yaakobi was appointed as Commissioner of the Israel Prison Service (IPS).

Ben-Gvir planning to recruit haredim into police

In light of the controversy surrounding the question of drafting haredim into the IDF, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has ordered the creation of a plan to integrate them into the Israel Police instead.

Ben Gvir:

They want us to send food to Gaza? Then give us the Bibas family

Ben Gvir joined the marchers in Sderot who demanded the resettling of the Gaza Strip and added that, ‘We must encourage the residents of Gaza to voluntarily leave.’

'Childish and infantile'

Bennett asked about Ben Gvir on CNN

Former Prime Minister asked about Ben Gvir's post in which he wrote "Hamas ❤️ Biden", and replies: "I’m not going to defend every stupid thing that any minister says."

Cabinet meeting

Ministers mocked Ben-Gvir's tweet, Netanyahu laughed

Ministers mocked Ben-Gvir's post in which he attacked President Biden. Ben-Gvir: 'There should be more Tweets like that, I expect you all to join me.'

Eight left-wing activists banned from entering Judea and Samaria

The eight, including six foreign nationals, have been banned thanks to a new team of detectives that was created within the Samaria and Judea District Police by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Ben-Gvir:

'Hamas ❤️ Biden'

In a tweet he posted Thursday morning, Ben Gvir attacked Biden over his remarks against supplying ammunition to Israel and wrote 'Hamas ❤️ Biden.'

Ben Gvir's message to Netanyahu

Minister of National Security: Netanyahu promised not to agree to a reckless deal and say yes to an operation in Rafah - he knows very well the price of not fulfilling the commitment.

Minister Ben-Gvir injured in car rollover

The Minister of National Security visited the scene of the attack in the city of Ramla and upon leaving there his car overturned. He was evacuated to Assaf Harofeh Hospital with moderate injuries.

Ben-Gvir opposes visits to captured Hamas terrorists

Minister Ben-Gvir to the Prime Minister: 'The British probably did not internalize that the mandate has ended - their demand for an inspector's visit is an infringement on state sovereignty'.

Ben-Gvir considering:

Israeli-backed security response teams for diaspora Jews

The National Security Minister asked the Police Commissioner to draft a plan to create emergency security response squads to protect Jewish institutions outside of Israel. 'Our Jewish, national, and moral obligation.'

Iranian news agency on Ben Gvir's tweet: Israel mocking itself

National Security Min. Ben Gvir calls Israel's attack on Iran 'weak,' Iran's Tasnim news agency responds.

'Victory is getting further away'

Ben Gvir calls for War Cabinet to be disbanded

National Security Minister blasts the conduct of the War Cabinet, demands it be disbanded.

Ismail Haniyeh's sister's social security pension denied

Police request to detain the sister of the terrorist leader until the legal process against her concludes.

Former Defense Minister:

'Smotrich, Ben Gvir and Sinwar have the same interests'

Former Defense Minister attacked ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir, saying that, 'The two have the same interest as Yahya Sinwar and that is starting a war of Gog and Magog.'

Huge victory for Ad Kan:

Igatha 48 to be shut down due to suspicion of financing terror

Igatha 48 was notified and given an opportunity to respond to concern of its collaboration with terrorist organizations. Minister Bezalel Smotrich: We warned of UAL’s connection to the nonprofit.

Ben Gvir responds

Khamenei posts in Hebrew

Iran’s Supreme Leader mocked after posting in Hebrew to social media site X and including footage of interceptions of Iranian missiles over Temple Mount.

Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir demand retaliation against Iran

Minister Ben Gvir called for a strong response to Iran’s attack: 'The concept of proportionality passed from the world on October 7th. In order to create deterrence in the Middle East – we must initiate a full-blown response.'

Ministers call for offensive action against Iran

Likud, Otzma Yehudit ministers praise quality of Israel's defensives during Iranian attack on Israel overnight, call for Israel to take offensive after barrage.

Meet the new Police Commissioner

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has selected the officer to replace Commissioner Kobi Shabbtai at the head of the Israel Police.

Following troop withdrawal

Government's right flank threatens Netanyahu

National Security Minister Ben-Gvir says the Prime Minister would lose his mandate to rule if he did not attack Rafah. Minister Smotrich calls urgent party meeting to show displeasure with troop withdrawal and ceasefire proposal.

Ben-Gvir:

Vote on aid to Gaza was stolen

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir claims that the vote to allow increased humanitarian aid to Gaza was held in his absence to prevent him from objecting.

Terrorists planned to murder Ben-Gvir with RPG

The ISA has arrested a nascent terrorist cell with a long list of daring plans for attacks.

'The Shin Bet turns a blind eye'

Politicians respond to violent protest in Jerusalem

Politicians from both the coalition and the opposition respond to the violent protest near the Prime Minister's Residence. Elkin: There is no place for harming police officers. Minister Eliyahu: The protesters are interested in persecuting Netanyahu.

Closed to Jews:

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir clash over Temple Mount policy

The Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, expressed sharp criticism of the closure of the Temple Mount to Jews during the last ten days of Ramadan.

WH spokesman:

'Can't think of anything more offensive' than Ben-Gvir comment

White House spokesperson John Kirby called Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's assertion that President Joe Biden prefers "the line of" Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to that of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "offensive."

Hear! Hear! Ben-Gvir

Ben-Gvir is a pariah because he declares without apology that the Jew has an organic right to reside in the Land of Israel, not the Arab, and that that right was bestowed upon us by G-d Himself.

Ben Gvir, Smotrich announced:

'If murderers are released, we'll leave the gov't'

TV report: Finance Minister and National Security Minister said in closed conversations that they would leave the government if terrorist murderers were to be released.

Ben Gvir mocks Lapid:

'To which Lapid am I responding?'

Minister Ben Gvir dedicates an entire speech in the Knesset plenum to opposition leader Yair Lapid, mocks the fact that he makes contradictory statements.

MK Distel Atbaryan to Arab MK:

'Just stop murdering one another!'

Likud MKs denounce accusations that National Security Minister Ben-Gvir is not sufficiently caring for the Arab community.