Gilad Kariv

Gilad Kariv warns of potential violence during Jerusalem Day flag march

"To our regret, this parade - which ends with a mass rally in the Western Wall Square - has become an arena for acts of violence, hatred, looting, and racism in recent years," he wrote in a letter.

 Young Jewish men holding Israeli flags as they dance at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, during Jerusalem Day celebrations, May 29, 2022.
DR. ALEX Sinclair's kippah, after police cut off the Palestinian flag.

Police officers under investigation after detaining man, cutting Palestinian flag off his kippa

MK Gilad Kariv pictured in the Knesset, January 26, 2026.

MK Kariv, Zulat Institute, Rabbis for Human Rights ask High Court to strike down death penalty law

 Shas spiritual leader and former Sephardic chief rabbi, Yitzhak Yosef, seen during a weekly lecture at the Yazdim synagogue in Jerusalem, June 07, 2025; illustrative.

'May God kill, destroy the judges,' Yitzhak Yosef denounces ruling restricting Western Wall prayers


'Tsunami’ of citizens chose to leave Israel in past years, Knesset report reveals

"Israel’s population decreased by 29,700 citizens due to emigration; in 2023, by 58,600 people; and in 2024, up to August, by 36,900 Israelis," a Knesset Research and Information Center member said.

Aliyah, Absorption and Diaspora Committee, October 21, 2025.

Cabinet ministers, Gantz denounce booing of Netanyahu's name during Witkoff's Hostage Square speech

Likud ministers and senior opposition figure Benny Gantz denounced protesters who booed Prime Minister Netanyahu during US envoy Steve Witkoff’s speech at Hostage Square.

Activists gather at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square, October 11, 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.

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.

Lone soldiers need support framework for mental health, Knesset com'tee meeting stresses

Kariv emphasized that lone soldiers, specifically, require a more thorough and proactive support system. “They must receive a different level of care and attention,” he stated.

An IDF soldier sits on a beach in Tel Aviv

Smotrich: IDF chief told me Israel must annex northern Gaza for 'security purposes'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich made the claim to a conference in the Knesset on Tuesday, which discussed right-wing plans to rebuild settlement blocs across the Gaza Strip.

 (From R-L) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, MK Zvi Sukkot, MK Limor Son Har-Melech, Settler activist Daniella Weiss, attend a Gaza settlement conference at the Knesset, July 22, 2025.

Israel's Constitution Committee debates revised NGO funding bill

The initial version of the bill that passed a preliminary vote in February would have slapped an 80% tax on “foreign state entity” donations to NGOs.

 A plenum session on the state budget in the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament, December 16, 2024.

Jewish Agency slams Likud MK for comments against Reform Judaism

"We firmly reject any such disgraceful attack on a distinguished branch of Judaism and its representatives," said Mark Wilf and Doron Almog.

 MK Galit Distal-Atbaryan arrives to a Likud party meeting at the Knesset. December 3, 2023.

MK Gilad Kariv claims Itamar Ben-Gvir provides backing to Temple Mount 'extremists'

In the letter, which was publicized on Monday, Kariv mentioned two recent incidents. The first was on May 13, when activists attempted to bring a live goat onto the Temple Mount as a sacrifice.

 MK Gilad Kariv attending a Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, June 9, 2025.

'Remove the reformist': Likud MK hints in debate that Reform Jews are not really Jewish

“As long as I am leading the committee for Bible studies in schools, I will personally prevent the takeover of the education system by reformist organizations," said Distal Atbaryan.

 MK Gilad Kariv leads an Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on March 11, 2025.