Ben-Gvir

High Court rejects Democrats’ bid to bar Otzma Yehudit from election

The High Court also rejected the Democrats' request to disqualify Ben-Gvir and Tally Gotliv.

Election billboards for Otzma Yehudit party and its party head Itamar Ben Gvir, in Ramat Gan. October 04, 2026.
A hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on the Central Elections Committee’s decision to disqualify Ra’am, Sami Abu Shehadeh, MK Ofer Cassif and the Joint List from running in the upcoming Knesset elections, October 1, 2026.

Supreme Court signals majority to bar Abu Shehadeh, urges him to withdraw

Head of the Balad party MK Sami Abu Shehadeh arrives to cast his vote a voting station, on November 1, 2022; illustrative.

Protecting Arab citizens’ right to vote and be elected is an Israeli interest - opinion

Yisrael Beytenu leader and MK Avigdor Liberman holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, May 6, 2026

Israeli election race deadlocked, Liberman says Palestinian elections could repeat Hamas victory


Ben-Gvir instructs police to skip Knesset committee meeting on missing girl Haymanut Kassau

The National Security Minister claimed that MK Gilad Kariv "spoke not nicely" to a police officer.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks at an Otzma Yehudit faction meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem. November 3, 2025.

A golden noose around Israel’s soul: Ben-Gvir’s theology of death strangles society - opinion

The golden noose represents a theology of death, a reverence for vengeance that distorts the face of Judaism and deals a severe blow to Israeli society.

NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is seen wearing a gold pin of a noose, on December 8, 2025.

'I am not afraid': Ben-Gvir unmoved after footage shows Hamas planning his abduction before Oct. 7

Ben-Gvir also renewed his efforts to dismantle the grave of the terrorist Izz ad-Din al-Qassam, founder of the Black Hand and known as "the Arab Joseph Trumpeldor."

Israeli minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir seen at the entrance to the Temple Mount, before entering, in Jerusalem's Old City. October 08, 2025.

Ex-hostage Segev Kalfon on Hamas captivity: I was beaten, starved, pressured to convert to Islam

Former hostage Segev Kalfon described how a terrorist admitted that, had Hamas known the consequences, it would not have carried out the October 7 attacks.

Former hostage Segev Kalfon, with his family, in a helicopter on their way to the hospital. October 14, 2025.

Israel must restore equality under the law or risk collapse of its liberal democracy - opinion

A danger that Israel's liberal democracy might collapse does exist, unless a change takes place in the foreseeable future in the way the state is being run.

Israeli security forces clash with Jewish settlers during the evacuation of Illegal structures in Tzur Misgavi, an outpost in Gush Etzion, in the West Bank, November 17, 2025

Ben-Gvir calls to assassinate PA officials, arrest Abbas if UNSC approves Gaza resolution

"Targeted assassinations of senior PA officials should be ordered if the UN recognizes a Palestinian State," Ben-Gvir said on Monday.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025

Lt. Hadar Goldin, death penalty, & Trump's pardon request: Israel's week that changed everything

In the inaugural episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik sits with Jerusalem Post experts to discuss the week's most pressing issues.

The Deep Dive

Likud MK Gotliv defies court order, leaks identity of senior police official under investigation

Senior police chief detained in PID probe for breach of trust. Likud MK Tally Gotliv openly violated a court gag order to name the officer, calling the investigation a "witch-hunt."

 MK Tally Gotliv arrives for a court hearing at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem on June 2, 2024

Death penalty for terrorists bill, funeral for Lt. Hadar Goldin after 11 years - November 11, 2025

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IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir salutes as he stands with the family of fallen soldier Lt. Hadar Goldin at his funeral in Kfar Saba Military Cemetery, November 11, 2025.

Israeli court hears petition to guarantee access to security prisoners by MKs

The petition could redefine the limits of parliamentary oversight in issues of security, detention, and ministerial discretion.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir argues with MK Ahmad Tibi during a Home committee meeting at the Knesset. October 15, 2024.