Ben-Gvir

Knesset to vote on death penalty for terrorists bill in final readings

It is still unclear whether PM Netanyahu will arrive at the Knesset to vote in favor of the bill, which is sponsored by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit Party.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and committee head MK Zvika Fogel attend a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on March 24, 2026.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir at the Knesset committee discussing the death penalty law.

Death penalty bill expected for final vote next week after Knesset panel approves outline

 Judges arrive at the International Court of Justice at the start of a hearing where South Africa requests new emergency measures over Israel's attacks on Rafah, as part of an ongoing case South Africa filed at the ICJ in December last year, The Hague, Netherlands May 17, 2024.

Israel brief to ICJ rejecting genocide claims likely delayed by Iran war

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Purim Shpiel: Knesset establishes new Protest Ministry


'Head of the snake severed': Herzog visit Iranian strike sites, praise Operation Roaring Lion

“There were those who had doubts, those who said, ‘What, you won’t succeed,’ or ‘Will you succeed?’ We are winning in Iran, and we will continue until the end,” Ben-Gvir said.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrived at the scene of the missile impact in central Israel on Sunday, March 1, 2026

Israel’s perilous death penalty bill also endangers Diaspora Jews - opinion

Diaspora Jews cannot stay silent as Israel debates executing terrorists, as the bill endangers not only Israel’s moral fabric but also Jewish safety worldwide.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025

WATCH: Israel Police rescue two female IDF soldiers chased by ultra-Orthodox mob in Bnei Brak

Over 20 arrested as haredi parties condemn violence, stress it does not reflect the broader haredi community.

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) mob flips police car while chasing female soldiers in Bnei Brak, February 15, 2026.

Ben-Gvir seeks to delay court-ordered promotion of police officer, ahead of Supreme Court appeal

Ben Gvir asked the Jerusalem District Court to stay the court-ordered promotion of police officer Rinat Saban, arguing that the judgment is “exceptional and unprecedented."

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israel Police chief Daniel Levy, January 4, 2026; illustrative.

Ben-Gvir ordered to promote police investigator linked to Netanyahu probes, court rules

The decision brings to a close months of legal hurdles, after Ben-Gvir refused to advance her rank along with her peers.

  Protesters outside the Tel Aviv District Court, ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trial hearing, present a representation of   Itamar Ben-Gvir with a sign that reads, 'A good Arab is a dead one,' and a representation of Netanyahu asking why Ben-Gvir should be fired.

'Handing Gaza to the PA': Israeli officials slam partially opening Rafah Border Crossing

The political reactions came before Israel confirmed the identification of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili's remains on Monday.

A vehicle carries Egyptian soldiers near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, August 6, 2025

Police officer convicted over stun grenades used against anti-government protesters

According to the indictment, Swissa ordered the use of stun grenades against demonstrators in violation of police protocols, at a time when the crowd was not engaging in violence.

 (Illustrative) Israel police block a road, as rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip, near Ashkelon, southern Israel October 7, 2023.

'Diplomatic failure for Israel': Opposition and coalition slam Trump's Gaza Board of Peace

Israeli politicians slammed Trump's new Board of Peace membership after the Prime Minister's Office claimed that the announcement was made without Israeli approval.

Yair Lapid walks next then-opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, November 8, 2021

Police officer shoots man who opened door for them during raid, Ben-Gvir bounces off criticism

The raid during which the attack occurred was part of an ongoing push by Israeli law enforcement to crack down on various crimes, including illegal immigration and illegal weapon possession.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir tour at the Bedouin town of Tarabin al-Sana, in southern Israel, December 31, 2025.

Assault survivors describe delays, judgment, and lack of care in Knesset testimony

During the session, Ben-Gvir clashed with opposition members and declared his attendance was “to give you a chance,” before promptly exiting.

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