Itamar Ben Gvir


Gantz, Ben Gvir
From an unlikely source: Gantz gives us all much-needed mussar

Gantz addressed his handshake with Ben-Gvir, which was documented during Babchik's son's wedding.

Gila Isaacson | 04.09.24

Temple Mount, Hamas

"A dangerous statement": Hamas responds to Ben Gvir's desire to build a synagogue on the Temple Mount

Hamas responded to Minister Ben Gvir's statement to Army Radio that he would like to erect a synagogue on the Temple Mount by calling on Arabs in Judea and Samaria and inside Israel to "protect al-Aqsa."

Avi Woolf | 26.08.24

Ben Gvir, Temple Mount

Ben Gvir makes everyone crazy (again!): "Jews can pray on the Temple Mount, I'd build a synagogue there"

The National Security Minister's comments draw swift criticism from coalition partners and opposition.

Gila Isaacson | 26.08.24

Israel Prison Services

In Protest: Criminal prisoners in Israel begin hunger strike over detention conditions

Criminal prisoners across Israel have launched a hunger strike today, protesting what they claim are deteriorating detention conditions and increased violence from prison guards.

Gila Isaacson | 26.08.24

Katzrin, Hezbollah, Ben Gvir

Ben Gvir: "We don't talk to Hezbollah– we aim and shoot"

Today's missile strike on Katzrin prompted National Security Minister Ben Gvir to call for robust military action against Hezbollah. The attack was part of a larger barrage of approximately 50 rockets and suicide drones launched by Hezbollah.

Gila Isaacson | 21.08.24

Itamar Ben Gvir, Temple Mount

After 10 years of not talking: Lapid and Aryeh Deri unite to ban Jewish Temple Mount access 

Shas and Yesh Atid's unprecedented collaboration challenges Ben-Gvir's actions, threatening to redefine Temple Mount access and shake Netanyahu's coalition.

Gila Isaacson | 14.08.24

Iran, Israel-Gaza War

Alarming: Israeli officials and journalists receive ominous digital threats

A sinister wave of anonymous threats has engulfed the smartphones of Israeli officials and journalists, exposing a chilling new frontier in cyber intimidation, with messages warning "Sleep with your eyes open at night" from foreign numbers.

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| Gila Isaacson | 04.08.24

Ben Gvir, Holon Terror Attack, Weapons 

Ben Gvir calls on the public: "Carry weapons - it saves lives" 

The Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir arrived at the scene of the deadly terror attack in Holon, and called on the public to be armed.  

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| Avi Nachmani | 04.08.24

Gallant, Ben Gvir, Sde Teiman

Gallant accuses: Ben Gvir sabotaged military security at Sde Teiman riots

Israel's military bases faced an unexpected threat as protesters, including members of the ruling coalition, stormed the gates and breached security perimeters. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant's demand for an investigation into far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir's potential interference with police action has thrown the government into turmoil, exposing deep fissures within Netanyahu's fragile coalition.

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| Gila Isaacson | 30.07.24

USA, Majdal Shams, Hezbollah 

America is terrified of possible Israeli attack on Beirut

Israel's security cabinet has authorized a response to the devastating attack on Majdal Shams. The situation remains tense as regional and international stakeholders await Israel's next move.

Gila Isaacson | 29.07.24

Ben Gvir, Smotrich, US Sanctions

US considers sanctions for Israeli ministers: Smotrich and Ben Gvir in the crosshairs

Ben-Gvir: Israel will dismantle Palestinian Authority in response to US sanctions on ministers.

Avi Nachmani | 21.07.24

Israel-Gaza War, Protests, Israel Police

Chief Superintendent Meir Suissa and 4 others charged with throwing stun grenades at protesters

The indictment revealed that the officers acted contrary to police protocol and used stun grenades, despite being able to choose another method that would have posed less risk to the protesters, including children and the elderly.

Gila Isaacson | 18.07.24

Lapid, Netanyahu, Trump

Trumps' assassination attempt shows that Netanyahu's fears are not laughable

Trump's recent assassination attempt underscores the need for democracies to address the toxic rhetoric that paints political opponents as "enemies of the people."

Gila Isaacson | 16.07.24

Knesset

A coalition in crisis: Ben Gvir denies Netanyahu majority for passing laws

Due to Ben Gvir's refusal to pass the "Rabbi's Law" and Shas' anger at Ben Gvir for doing so - the coalition lacks the majority

Chani Edri, JFeed Staff | 09.07.24

Politics, Hostage Deal

Yair Lapid: We will provide a Knesset "safety net" for a hostage deal

The opposition leader said that his party would prevent Netanyahu's government from falling if he moved ahead with a hostage deal and Smotrich and Ben Gvir left the coalition.

Avi Woolf | 08.07.24

Politics, Ben Gvir

Bold Israeli cabinet backs West Bank outposts amidst broiling tensions

Smotrich's controversial move signals escalating Israeli policy. 

Gila Isaacson | 30.06.24

Netanyahu, Politics, Ben Gvir, Aryeh Deri

Bye Bye, Bibi? BIBI'S COALITION CRACKING AS ALLIES TURN ON PM

Bibi's fragile coalition hangs by a thread, with growing sentiment that we are heading back to elections way ahead of schedule.

Gila Isaacson | 20.06.24

Israel-Gaza War

Ben Gvir announces party  not committed to coalition discipline

The Otzma Yehudit party leader delivers a sharp and firm message to Netanyahu regarding possible hostage deal.

Eliyau Luksenberg | 05.06.24

"The Day After" 

Ben Gvir on Gallant: "He ignores all of us" 

After the storm surrounding the defense minister's statement, a sharp confrontation broke out in the cabinet meeting with Ben Gvir saying that Gallant is "ignoring the majority." 

Liran Vainshtain, JFeed Staff | 18.05.24

Memorial Day

Government ministers attacked at memorial services: "Go home!" 

Angry shouts were directed at ministers who participated in Memorial Day ceremonies: "Go home, soldiers were killed because of you!"

JFeed Staff | 13.05.24