Itamar Ben-Gvir
Smotrich enters joint ticket talks with former Likud MK Feiglin as Likud slams Ben-Gvir
Simultaneously, tensions grew between National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and the Likud party after he announced that Otzma Yehudit would not run together with the Religious Zionist Party.
From lost ship to new battleground: Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir using Altalena in election spat - analysis
Netanyahu calls for Otzma Yehudit and RZP to unite, Ben-Gvir signals his opposition
Otzma Yehudit publishes children's book about Ben-Gvir's actions as Nat. Sec. minister
Hind Rajab Foundation demands US Justice Department prosecute Ben-Gvir
According to the organization, Ben-Gvir bears direct responsibility for “war crimes, systematic torture policy in prisons, abuse, murder, rape and incitement to genocide.”
Israeli politicians lash out after Netanyahu announces intention of 'broad national government'
During the press conference, Netanyahu condemned unnamed forces which "want to cause a rift in the people, want to aggravate and deepen the misunderstandings and disagreements and rifts within us."
Cabinet clashes over claims IDF operations restricted in southern Lebanon
A cabinet exchange erupted after ministers said soldiers in southern Lebanon reported restrictions. Netanyahu and Katz denied claims, saying troops face no limits
'A minister who destroys': Bedouin protest Ben-Gvir over demolition of illegal homes in Negev
The demonstration came in the wake of comments made the previous day by Ben-Gvir, saying that he would continue demolishing “more and more and more illegally built homes in the Negev.
Hamas held 'top secret' meeting with French officials, discussed return to '1967 borders' - report
The meeting was reportedly the first since October 7 and came a few weeks after the French National Anti-Terror office announced that it had opened a preliminary investigation against Israel.
Judge Sohlberg orders Ben-Gvir to remove flotilla video over campaign violation
The ruling followed a petition submitted by the Movement for Quality Government last month, which demanded the video’s removal within four days.
Netanyahu: IDF will exact 'very heavy price' from Hezbollah after deaths of four soldiers
"I told the Prime Minister, even in our private meetings: For every tear of an Israeli mother, a thousand Lebanese mothers must weep," Ben-Gvir wrote on X/Twitter.
Editor's Notes: Israel just met the America that comes after Trump - comment
Here is a bet you can hold me to. The respect from the US lasts. The protection that used to come with it does not, and it gets tested before the year is out, probably in Lebanon.
'Can't kill your way out of every problem': JD Vance spars with Ben-Gvir, Smotrich over Iran deal
'What is your exact proposal?' Vance asked in an interview with the New York Times • 'Can’t just kill your way out of solving every single national security problem that you have,' US VP says
Iran deal turns into global loyalty test as tension builds between Trump and Israel - analysis
Trump remains popular, powerful, and rhetorically committed to Israel’s survival. But his support now comes with public scolding, transactional accounting, and an unmistakable demand from Netanyahu.
