Itamar Ben-Gvir

The politicians and regional heads call to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank come after the UK, Canada, Portugal, and Australia recognized a Palestinian state.

Itamar Ben-Gvir’s role as both a governmental power broker and lightning rod for controversy ensures his influence - for better or worse - will continue to reverberate far beyond Israel’s borders.

The proposal, staunchly opposed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and the Israel Prison Service, will be discussed in another forum, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

Residents set houses ablaze during an Israel Land Authority and police operation to clear the Al-Sir outpost, sparking clashes and political backlash.

He said “settlement brings security” and that “it is time for Jewish settlement in Gaza,” calling the plan “a symbol of our faith and vision.”

Senior European officials are watching as the EU’s flagship vision - the two-state solution - disappears day by day, through both official declarations and actions on the ground.

Israeli leaders from the coalition and opposition praised the IDF and Shin Bet strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, calling it historic and justified.

Attorney-General Baharav-Miara told the High Court that Ben-Gvir violated agreements limiting his powers, illegally interfering in Israel Police conduct.

The Spanish government has already moved to bar ships and aircraft carrying weapons to Israel from using Spanish ports and airspace.

The petition alleged that the policy of trimming down food counts as hunger and holding prisoners in torturous conditions, which goes against both Israeli law and international law. 

The argument happened on social media as Israelis gathered across the country calling for the release of the remaining hostages in Hamas captivity amid the IDF's invasion of Gaza City.