Ben-Gvir

Liberal Jewish groups plan UN protest against possible Ben-Gvir visit

Several progressive Jewish organizations have planned a protest at a plaza outside the United Nations, where Israeli media reported that the minister would be attending a conference on policing.

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir gives a statement during a party meeting at the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, Jerusalem, June 3, 2024.
US Vice President JD Vance speaks with the media as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, May 28, 2026.

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Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir at a press conference, June 22 2026.

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Danna Azrieli (8th from left) with Ziv Koren, Noam Horev and former hostages .

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'Nazi terror only understands force': Ben-Gvir reacts to Hamas returning wrong remains

MK Itamar Ben-Gvir blasts Hamas for returning the wrong body with hostages’ remains, calling for forceful action.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks during a ceremony at the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh, September 15, 2025

Ben-Gvir ascends Temple Mount on Sukkot to ‘pray for victory,' Hamas condemns visit

“I only pray that our prime minister will allow a full victory also in Gaza, to destroy Hamas, with God’s help, to return the hostages, and we will achieve an absolute victory,” he said.

MK's visit the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, on Jerusalem Day, May 26, 2025.

Ben-Gvir: Thunberg and flotilla activists 'deserve conditions of terrorists' in prison

“If any of them thought they would come here and be greeted with a red carpet and fanfare, they were mistaken,” Ben-Gvir said.

 NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks to the media before a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem.

Ben-Gvir threatens to leave gov't if Hamas left in power, Smotrich says ceasefire deal a 'mistake'

Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich warned that the deal risked leaving Hamas in power.

Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, August 6, 2025

Ben-Gvir pushes terrorist death penalty bill despite PMO warnings it could endanger hostage deal

Despite objections from officials and hostage families, the Knesset panel pushed forward a bill Ben-Gvir says is key to deterrence against terrorism.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on September 28, 2025.

Voices from the Arab press: Trump, Israel, and Gaza

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

US President Donald Trump speaks with the media on the day of the signing of an executive order to rename the Department of Defense the "Department of War", in the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 5, 2025.

Israel, Ukraine team up to safeguard tens of thousands of worshippers in Uman

Israel and Ukraine will deploy police, medics, and volunteers in a joint security operation to protect tens of thousands of Rosh Hashanah pilgrims heading to Uman.

Israel’s Minister of National Security, MK Itamar Ben Gvir hosted Ukrainian Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk, Israeli security officials, and representatives of the Haredi Orthodox community on Wednesday September 11th, 2025.

Spain bans Smotrich, Ben-Gvir: 'Don't let us in, let Gazans into Spain'

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

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

Israel in intense war on terror, Netanyahu says at scene of deadly Jerusalem attack

Speaking alongside Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir appeared to blame a High Court ruling for the deadly attack, drawing condemnations from opposition leader Lapid.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Secuirty Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir at the scene of a terror shooting attack in Jerusalem, Septermber 8, 2025.

Ben-Gvir argues with MK Kariv, sparks controversy over freedom of speech amid nationwide protests

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.

MK Gilad Kariv and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir clash on social media.