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


MKs storm out during Lapid speech at Knesset session marking 30th anniversary of Rabin death

During his speech, Lapid called National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's inclusion in the government "the greatest sin of the current government.”

Yesh Atid, opposition leader Yair Lapid, November 3, 2025.

Civilians claim to find phone after searching Tel Aviv beach for Tomer-Yerushalmi’s missing device

“We found the phone exactly where she was found. I hope it’s really hers,” one of those present told Walla.

A group of civilians search for the missing phone offormer IDF legal chief Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi.

Ben-Gvir claims ex-IDF top lawyer hid phone holding evidence against attorney-general

"It is clear to all of us that when the materials on that phone are revealed, the ground will shake,” Ben-Gvir said.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks at an Otzma Yehudit faction meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem. November 3, 2025.

Netanyahu backs Ben-Gvir's death penalty for terrorists law, Hirsch tells Knesset

The statements came during Ben-Gvir’s discussion and vote to advance the death penalty for terrorists bill ahead of its first reading in the plenum.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir pushes for a bill to see terrorists receive the death penalty.

Ben-Gvir, prison chief, agree to place ex-MAG Tomer-Yerushalmi under increased supervision

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israel Prison Service Chief Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi decided to place her under increased supervision following Sunday's feared suicide attempt.

Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi (L), National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over a backdrop of Rescue and police forces.

Israeli opposition voices support for IDF attorney's departure after right wing push

Leaders across Israel’s political spectrum, from Lapid and Gantz to Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, responded to IDF legal chief Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi’s resignation.

Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, who resigned as IDF Military Advocate General on October 31, pictured on September 18, 2025 in Jerusalem.

Deri asks Ben-Gvir to intervene as Israel Railways closes Jerusalem station ahead of mass protests

"This is an illegitimate decision that will prevent a huge public from reaching the rally and praying," Shas leader Arye Deri said.

Protests against haredi draft begins in Jerusalem, October 30, 2025.

'We need to clean the stables, reform law enforcement,' Smotrich demands after Sde Teiman case

The finance minister slammed Military Advocate General Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, saying she "acted against our soldiers" and "collaborated in leaks with antisemitic blood libels."

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 27, 2025

Otzma Yehudit blames Likud for exclusion from World Zionist Congress coalition

"The one who signed this disgrace and audacity is none other than the Likud, through the Minister of Culture Miki Zohar," said Periphery Development Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf.

Minister of Culture and Sports Miki Zohar speaks at a ceremony marking the reopening of the newly renovated Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, August 11, 2025.

Hostage forum demands meeting with Netanyahu after Hamas 'violations'

It is planned for Netanyahu to convene a meeting on Tuesday to discuss Israel's response to Hamas's violation of the ceasefire-hostage deal.

A woman reacts as families of Israeli hostages and supporters protest outside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence, marking the two-year anniversary of the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas from Gaza, in Jerusalem, October 7, 2025