Itamar Ben-Gvir

Likud weighs reserving slot for Smotrich as RZP risks falling below electoral threshold

Senior Likud figures are discussing whether bringing Bezalel Smotrich onto the party's slate could help preserve religious-Zionist support if his party struggles to clear the electoral threshold.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 19, 2026.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir leads Otzma Yehudit faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on May 25, 2026.

HRF claims Ben-Gvir canceled UN police summit visit over legal complaints

Israeli opposition leader and former military chief, Gadi Eisenkot, reacts as he launches an election campaign for Yashar, his new political party, at an event near Hod Hasharon, Israel, June 30, 2026.

A political jungle: What international media will get wrong about Israel's 2026 election - opinion

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.

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


High Court: Ben-Gvir cannot bar police, prison officials from Knesset oversight hearings

The court also determined that a minister’s personal attendance does not replace the need for professional officials to answer lawmakers’ questions.

NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, in April 2026.

A-G moves to press criminal charges against Israel Prison Service commissioner

Ben-Gvir said the attorney-general was "a criminal," "ousted," and "anti-democratic," and accused her of acting against Israel's best interests by attempting to "frame" Yaakobi.

 Israel Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on November 20, 2024.

Negev governance crisis: Polygamy running rampant, contractors exposed to extortion

The comptroller noted that there is no coordinating government body that collects information, sets policy, resolves disputes between agencies, and oversees implementation.

Bedouin women sit outside their demolished homes in the Bedouin village of Umm al-Hiran in the Negev desert, in the in the Southern Israel, January 18, 2017.

'This will be an all out war': Israel Police launch operation clamping down on youth crime

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said that the operation would reflect a "zero tolerance" approach to those who "disrupt public order, undermine governance, and harm citizens."

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

Ben-Gvir appoints former Netanyahu adviser as Otzma Yehudit campaign strategist

The Otzma Yehudit party, known for its far-right stance, has recently polled at around eight seats, making it a key player in Netanyahu’s coalition.

Ofer Golan arrive for a court hearing of Yonatan Orich and Eli Feldstein who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation, at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, April 1, 2025.

Netanyahu attacks Bennett, Lapid's joint party list announcement with inflammatory video

Members of the Netanyahu-led coalition and the opposition reacted to Bennett and Lapid's announcement that the two will form a joint list for the 2026 Knesset elections.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid.

Ben-Gvir to sign off on Ruti Hauslich promotion after court pressure

The court then gave that notice the force of a decision and deleted the petition as moot, while leaving open the question of legal costs.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026, following a lawsuit filed by Superintendent Ruti Hauslich accusing him, according to reports, of blocking her promotion in the police.

Two Israel Air Force technicians charged with spying for Iran - KAN

Two Israeli Air Force technicians are set to be charged with espionage for Iran after allegedly leaking sensitive documents during Operation Roaring Lion.

 Israel Air Force fighter jet F-15, at the Tel Nor airforce base. January 01, 2024.

Ben-Gvir leaves Independence Day ceremony after sitting in Milei's seat, being asked to switch

Also, KAN reported that MK Tally Gotliv was seen on video confronting an event worker after being told she had not been reserved a seat in the "distinguished gallery" seating section.

People covered with Israeli national flags walk onto Rabin square to take part in the celebrations for Israel's Independence Day at its 65th anniversary of the creation of the state in Tel Aviv

Ben-Gvir to promote senior police officer Ruti Hauslich on court recommendation

He has also requested that the A-G express her position regarding “someone who impersonates and uses a title that was not given to them in the Knesset."

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026.