Itamar Ben-Gvir

Yair Golan isn’t democracy’s defender if he neglects its norms – opinion

The leader of the Democrats Party needs to show a willingness to include those who oppose him if he wishes to uphold his motto

hDemocrats Party chair Yair Golan speaks to the press in Tel Aviv in July 2026.
Zakaria Zubeidi posing with his M-16 and a picture of then-Palestinian Authority president Yasser Arafat, in Jenin, July 31, 2004.

Shin Bet releases brother of al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades commander Zakaria Zubeidi

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

Beersheba residents now eligible for firearm licenses under expanded reform

A crocodile (Crocodylus Acutus) rests at the National Zoo of Managua November 13,2007.

Ben-Gvir barred from using crocodiles to guard terrorists, court announces


WATCH: Israel Police arrest Nazareth man for planning Hamas-linked plot to attack Ben-Gvir

The Shin Bet and Israel Police said they view any involvement by Israeli citizens in activity that endangers the security of the state and its citizens with the utmost severity.

Arrest of Muhammad Awad from Nazareth on on suspicion of promoting terrorist activity, July 21, 2026.

Yoaz Hendel attacks Ben-Gvir: 'Otzma Yehudit has become Jewish weakness'

Although Hendel did not rule out joining a coalition with Otzma Yehudit and Ben-Gvir, he sharply criticized the ministry's performance and Ben-Gvir’s abilities.

Yoaz Hendel, head of the Reservists’ Party and former minister, holds a press conference in Petah Tikva, May 10, 2026.

Two arrested on suspicion of starting devastating Gilad Farm fire in Samaria

The fire damaged dozens of structures and vehicles and led to the injury of several people, including two firefighters.

Damage caused by a fire that broke out in the Israeli settlement of Havat Gilad in the West Bank, July 19, 2026.

Ben-Gvir uses position to politically influence Israel Police, attorney-general warns High Court

“There remain gaps - significant gaps - concerning the core principle of police independence from ministerial influence,” the update from the Attorney-General’s Office reads.

National Security Minister and Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir addresses reporters at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 22, 2026

Far-right Nahala settler movement agrees not to enter Gaza, end march at lookout on border

The march, titled "Thousands march to Gaza," bears the slogan "After 21 years, we're returning home," referencing the 2005 disengagement from Gush Katif.

Demonstartors participate in a march to Gaza organized by the far-right Nahala settler movement, July 19, 2026.

Silman declares Nile crocodile ‘cultivated wild animal’ to allow Ben-Gvir's 'crocodile prison' plan

The environmental protection minister changed the crocodile’s legal status to facilitate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s proposed “crocodile prison.”

A crocodile (Crocodylus Acutus) rests at the National Zoo of Managua November 13,2007.

Israeli gov't approves plan to move over half a billion shekels from Arab sector to Shin Bet

The budget is to be taken from government decision 550, which was approved in 2021 to reduce economic and social gaps between Arab society and the rest of the population.

(FILE PHOTO) Israeli security forces, including from the IDF, Border Police, and Shin Bet, operate in the Jenin area in the West Bank, November 20, 2024.

'One of Israel's greatest friends': Netanyahu, Herzog lead tributes as Israel mourns Lindsey Graham

Graham's death was announced on Sunday by his office on social media.

Senator Lindsey Graham (L) meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.

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.

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

Ben-Gvir’s office has not confirmed that legal pressure caused the reported cancellation.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir leads Otzma Yehudit faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on May 25, 2026.