Itamar Ben-Gvir

Ministers admit after Gaza City takeover plan: Op. may not defeat Hamas or bring back hostages

Sources close to Smotrich criticized the decision, admitting that the proposal led by Netanyahu might sound promising but is, in reality, more of the same.

An IDF armored personnel carrier manuvering next to other military vehicles on the Israeli side of the Gaza border, July 16, 2025; illustrative.
 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.

Former police chiefs petition High Court to block Ben-Gvir’s role in police promotions

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'Professional over political': Sa'ar pushes against demands that Zamir comply with gov't on Gaza

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, July 17, 2025

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From Temple Mount, Ben-Gvir says 'entire Gaza Strip must be occupied'

After Ben-Gvir's visit, the Prime Minister's Office issued a statement saying that Israel's status quo on the Temple Mount "has not changed and will not change"

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir seen after a visit at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, during the Tisha B’Av, August 3, 2025.

Ben-Gvir accuses Germany of 'once again supporting Nazism' as FM visits Israel

Ben-Gvir's comments drew the condemnation of FM Gideon Sa'ar, who referred to the far-Right minister's remarks as "unnecessary and harmful."

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, July 17, 2025

Ministers, MKs, settler organization demand tour of northern Gaza to explore settlement

Among the signatories calling for Defense Minister Israel Katz to facilitate a tour of north Gaza were six government ministers, including Itamar Ben-Gvir, Shlomo Karhi, and Amichai Eliyahu.

Israeli right-wing activists take part in a rally organized by settlers groups to promote Israel's resettling in Gaza, on the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, near the border, July 30, 2025.

Nukhba terrorists must face death penalty or 'rot in prison,' Ben-Gvir says during prison visit

Ben-Gvir said his preference would be to issue a death penalty for the Nukhba terrorists, releasing them would send a message that "Jewish blood is cheap," and incentivize further attacks.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (R) and Israel Prison Service Chief Kobi Yaakobi visit a prison where high-risk terrorists are held, January 8, 2025; illustrative.

Netherlands bans entry for Ben-Gvir, Smotrich on settlement expansion, Gaza comments

The Israeli ambassador was summoned and requested to tell the Israeli government to change its current course in Gaza.

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

'Not a concession': Israeli officials react to localized ceasefire, humanitarian pauses in Gaza

President Isaac Herzog issued his support for the plan, saying that he had received inquiries from leaders and figures worldwide on the matter of Gaza aid.

Palestinians gather as they seek aid supplies from the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, near Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, July 24, 2025.

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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.

Border Police opens investigation into soldiers who appeared at Bar Mitzvah with weapons

The soldiers were filmed masked and wearing sunglasses, and were dancing to music performed by singer Lior Narkis, who was invited as a guest to the event.

 Israeli soldiers dance with weapons drawn at businessman Alon Elgali’s son's Bar Mitzvah

Smotrich worse than secular Jews, haredi MK Gafni says

"Without Torah students, we have no existence as a Jewish people. Without Torah students, the State of Israel cannot continue," Gafni commented, referring to the haredi draft law.

 Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich with MK Moshe Gafni during a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on December 3, 2024

Slovenia to ban Smotrich, Ben-Gvir for 'genocidal statements' against Palestinians

Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon announced Slovenia will become the first European Union member state to ban the two ministers from entering the country.

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