Itamar Ben-Gvir

'Hero of Kibbutz Alumim': Israel reacts to news of final hostage Ran Gvili's return

Leaders across Israel paid tribute as the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili were brought home, closing the chapter of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

Itzik Gvili, father of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, places his hands on the coffin containing his son's remains, January 26, 2026.
National Security minister Iamar Ben Gvir and Supt. Rinat Saban at the District Court in Jerusalem. Ben Gvir has reportedly been blocking Saban’s promotion. January 25, 2026.

Court holds hearing on Ben-Gvir’s refusal to promote lead Netanyahu Case 4000 investigator

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025

Death penalty bill could turn terrorists into heroes - opinion

Israeli politician Itamar Ben-Gvir walks inside the Knesset, on the day US President Donald Trump delivers remarks, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025.

Moral, legal issues with Israel’s terrorist death penalty - opinion


Over 300 Israeli women murdered since 2015, Knesset report reveals

The findings show a sharp rise in femicide, alarming enforcement gaps - particularly affecting Arab women - and repeated missed warning signs.

 Committee Chairman Meirav Cohen leads status of Women and Gender Equality committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on November 25, 2025.

In first, IDF chief Eyal Zamir punishes commanders, generals for October 7 failures

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir "expelled" three ex-high command members who had already resigned, and IDF Intel Chief Shlomi Binder recieved leniency.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, June 19, 2025.

While MBS wins big in Washington, Israel is left exposed amid rising settler extremism - opinion

Settler extremism, backed by powerful ministers, and Washington’s embrace of Saudi Arabia are combining to weaken Israel’s position, fuel unrest, and deepen its international isolation.

US President Donald Trump, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and Elon Musk pose with others for a family picture during the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, November 19, 2025.

Doctors instructed not to participate in executing terrorists by Israeli Medical Association

The Israeli Medical Association argued that professional codes prohibit the participation of doctors in executions.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a Knesset committee meeting on advancing the death penalty for terrorists bill, November 19, 2025.

Security cabinet to establish team to implement second phase of Trump's Gaza plan

Members of the team will reportedly include National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, according to Israeli media.

Two residents walk past twisted metal and destroyed buildings in Deir al Balah, Gaza Strip, on November 18, 2025.

Ben-Gvir advances death penalty for terrorists bill at Knesset, clashes erupt over legality

The issue most debated was the ethical aspects of the bill’s outline, causing the meeting to break out into clashes between Ben-Gvir and the panel.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a Knesset committee meeting on advancing the death penalty for terrorists bill, November 19, 2025.

The truth of Oct. 7 cannot be whitewashed, and we cannot afford to let them try - editorial

Israel’s government faces fierce criticism after moving to create its own Oct 7 inquiry panel, raising concerns it aims to sidestep true accountability.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu is flanked by fellow Likud members, Defense Minister Israel Katz (right) and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, in the Knesset.

Activists, MKs criticize ministers chosen for c'ttee to decide October 7 probe mandate

Opposition MKs and activists slam the government’s committee to investigate the October 7 massacre, accusing the government of whitewashing. The October Council demands a state commission of inquiry.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin speaks at a ceremony for murdered Gaza hostage Thai national Sonthaya Oakkharasri before his remains were flown back to Thailand, October 22, 2025.

Ben-Gvir calls to assassinate PA officials, arrest Abbas if UNSC approves Gaza resolution

"Targeted assassinations of senior PA officials should be ordered if the UN recognizes a Palestinian State," Ben-Gvir said on Monday.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025

Ex-Gaza hostage Rom Braslavski: Gov't screening calls, Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir haven't made contact

"It's just a shame, and Netanyahu or Ben-Gvir still haven't made contact. NOTHING," Braslavski wrote.

Released Israeli hostage, Rom Braslavski, during an interview for Channel 13.