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.

Jewish groups should condemn JD Vance’s remarks on Israel - opinion

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

Ben-Gvir says has respect for Trump, but warns against 'weak ceasefire' deal

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

Grapevine, June 21, 2026: Peace, a distant dream - opinion


'Exactly like fascist militias': Netanyahu criticizes hostage deal protesters

"Netanyahu, maybe enough with the whining and your endless self-victimization? You are the most secure person in the Middle East," Opposition head Yair Lapid said in response.

Hostage deal protests in Jerusalem, September 3, 2025.

Lapid slams Gantz's proposal: 'No need to sit in gov't alongside Ben-Gvir and Smotrich'

Lapid rejected Gantz’s unity government proposal, stressing that there is no need for cooperation with far-right leaders to secure hostages and criticizing Netanyahu’s focus.

Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid chair MK Yair Lapid against hostage poster backdrop. (illustration)

Israel at War day 679: What's going on in Gaza, Lebanon?

Hezbollah head threatens Lebanon gov't • IDF seals 7 km. tunnel in Beit Hanun • Singapore airdrops aid to Gaza for the first time, IDF confirms

IDF soldiers operating in Beit Hanun.

Germany's shift: Moral commitment vs political reality - opinion

The the ongoing war in Gaza has reinvigorated Germany’s internal debate: Can abstract moral universality be reconciled with particular responsibility to the Jewish people?

GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER Johann Wadephul speaks at a news conference at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem last month. Germany raises its voice not because it forgot its past but because it remembers it, says the writer.

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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.

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

According to the million NIS lawsuit, Ben-Gvir claims that a video of him was taken out of context to make it seem that he doesn’t want the return of the hostages.

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

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

So far, removing administrative detention of Jews only has made things worse, as predicted by the Shin Bet.

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

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

The petition was filed against Ben-Gvir, IPS chief Kobi Yaakobi, Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara, State Attorney Amit Aisman, and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), among others. 

 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.