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
Ben-Gvir appoints bereaved family members as official inspectors under terrorist death penalty law
The official inspectors will play a central role in overseeing the conditions of the terrorists sentenced to death, and are granted supervisory powers regarding the implementation of the law.
Israel must hold up to Litani, ensure security ‘at all costs’, heritage minister tells Post
Israel must hold territory up to the Litani River and ensure security “at all costs,” Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu told The Jerusalem Post amid concerns over the Iran deal.
US could have brought down Tehran, but chose not to, Miki Zohar claims
“The US decided not to send its soldiers into Iranian territory to topple the current regime,” Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar told Army Radio.
Ben-Gvir cancels US trip citing 'difficulties' in obtaining travel visa - report
The difficulties were reportedly related to the requirement to provide fingerprints to obtain a US visa, Channel 13's Suleiman Maswadeh reported.
No consensus for EU sanctions against Israel's Ben-Gvir, top diplomat says
Western governments have expressed outrage after Ben-Gvir posted a video of himself taunting activists who had intended to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza being pinned to the ground.
Bennett: 'Clock for Iran regime change to start as soon as government in Israel changes'
"The term of the Netanyahu government began with a civil war, continued with the massacre of the seven in October, and ends with a historic failure against Iran," said Bennett.
'A missile for every drone': Israeli ministers call to intensify attacks on Hezbollah in Dahiyeh
"I call on him to implement it with determination and force and to demolish buildings in Dahiyeh today as well," said Smotrich. "We promised security to the residents of the north."
Demonstrators denied entry to Tel Aviv Pride Parade over anti-Ben-Gvir shirt, protest signs
A released video from the parade shows a woman wearing a pride-themed shirt reading "FCK BNGVR" and arguing with police officers.
Grapevine, June 12, 2026: Israel is losing brownie points
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Ben-Gvir proposes arresting family members of Hezbollah terrorists
The National Security Minister called for Knesset members to "think outside the box about Hezbollah," arguing that arresting women and youth would hurt Hezbollah members the most.
