Ben-Gvir

Will the Knesset recess open a window for a deal? Netanyahu’s political breathing room - analysis

The Knesset's upcoming recess will potentially give PM Benjamin Netanyahu time to broker a hostage deal and figure out a solution to the issue of the haredi draft law.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir at a Knesset debate, July 14, 2025; illustrative.
 NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks to the media before a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem.

Ben-Gvir files lawsuit against journalists, media outlets for NIS 1 m., claims 'false blood libel'

 Israeli security forces guard as Jews tour in the West Bank city of Hebron, June 28, 2025

Defense agencies have lost control over Jewish extremists in West Bank - analysis

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks during a rally in support of the current Israeli government, outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, on June 5, 2025.

Ben-Gvir pushed me to better conditions of Jewish terrorists, former prison cmdr. says


Israel can sanction UK lawmakers just as they sanctioned Israeli ministers - opinion

The main effect of targeting Israeli ministers will be to embolden Hamas and its fellow jihadists.

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Israel's seven-member National Security Cabinet met regularly to discuss Iran strike, source says

The seven were the only cabinet members who knew about the expected strike prior to the full cabinet meeting on Thursday evening.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Israel Katz attend a Plenum session of the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, in Jerusalem, June 11, 2025.

UK joins others in sanctioning Ben-Gvir, Smotrich over 'monstrous' Gaza comments

Britain will join Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and others over quotes that British Foreign Secretary David Lammy described as “monstrous.”

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Clarify Israeli role in Gaza aid funding, Ben-Gvir tells Netanyahu

"I strongly oppose transferring any aid to Gaza, at a time when our hostages are rotting in Hamas's tunnels, and our brave soldiers are manoeuvring in the Strip," he said.

 BEFORE THE inauguration of the new government, Benjamin Netanyahu and Itamar Ben-Gvir chat in the Knesset plenum

Ben-Gvir convoy attacked by Neturei Karta protesters

“It is embarrassing and unacceptable that this happened in a neighborhood in Israel,” Ben-Gvir said in a video that circulated on social media soon after the event. 

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his wife Ayala visit Beit Shemesh while extremist Ultra orthodox Jews protest against them, May 15, 2025.

Activists denounce Ayala Ben-Gvir's comments that she feels like 'a reservist's wife'

Activist group Brothers in Arms wrote on social media: "What is Ayala Ben-Gvir afraid of? That Itamar's cholent will arrive at the wrong temperature?"

 Itamar Ben-Gvir and his wife, Ayala

Trump pushes Netanyahu on Gaza aid, IDF reservist severely wounded

IDF probe into Nir Yitzhak reveals army failed to protect kibbutz on Oct. 7 • US Ambassador Mike Huckabee meets with hostage families

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. April 18, 2025.

In NYC, Itamar Ben-Gvir says he’s changed — and wants ‘the Trump plan’ in Gaza

“I want to cause your kids and you to come back to Israel,” Ben-Gvir said. “You don’t have to love me. That’s OK.”

Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's national security minister, speaks during an appearance at Wall Street Grill in New York City, April 24, 2025.

WATCH: Pro-Palestinian protesters throw water bottles at Ben-Gvir after Yale speech

"The antisemitic rioters will not intimidate me. I continue my important journey in the United States," Ben-Gvir said after the incident.

 National Security Minister makes "victory symbol" after pro-Palestinian protesters throw water bottles at him following Yale University speech, April 24, 2025.

Ben-Gvir tours Florida in first official US visit

Ben-Gvir's office stated that the visit aimed to strengthen ties between Israel and the Jewish diaspora and to learn from US law enforcement practices.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Florida on April 21, 2025.

Brooklyn event with Itamar Ben-Gvir cancelled days before his US trip

The event featuring the far-right Israeli minister was to be hosted by Beis Shmuel Chabad, a Crown Heights synagogue.

 Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives to a court hearing of the Shin Bet official arrested in suspicion of leaking classified information to a journalist and a Minister at the court in Lod, April 15, 2025.