Gilad Kariv

Knesset members to convene emergency meeting against Katz's 'destructive' Army Radio closure

“The defense minister’s decision is an inseparable part of the assault on the free press. His words incite violence and put the employees of Army Radio at risk,” Kariv stated.

MKs Naama Lazimi, Gilad Kariv over a backdrop of Army Radio building.
Aliyah, Absorption and Diaspora Committee, October 21, 2025.

'Tsunami’ of citizens chose to leave Israel in past years, Knesset report reveals

Activists gather at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square, October 11, 2025.

Cabinet ministers, Gantz denounce booing of Netanyahu's name during Witkoff's Hostage Square speech

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on September 28, 2025.

Ben-Gvir pushes terrorist death penalty bill despite PMO warnings it could endanger hostage deal


Ben-Gvir argues with MK Kariv, sparks controversy over freedom of speech amid nationwide protests

The argument happened on social media as Israelis gathered across the country calling for the release of the remaining hostages in Hamas captivity amid the IDF's invasion of Gaza City.

MK Gilad Kariv and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir clash on social media.

Lone soldiers need support framework for mental health, Knesset com'tee meeting stresses

Kariv emphasized that lone soldiers, specifically, require a more thorough and proactive support system. “They must receive a different level of care and attention,” he stated.

An IDF soldier sits on a beach in Tel Aviv

Smotrich: IDF chief told me Israel must annex northern Gaza for 'security purposes'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich made the claim to a conference in the Knesset on Tuesday, which discussed right-wing plans to rebuild settlement blocs across the Gaza Strip.

 (From R-L) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, MK Zvi Sukkot, MK Limor Son Har-Melech, Settler activist Daniella Weiss, attend a Gaza settlement conference at the Knesset, July 22, 2025.

Israel's Constitution Committee debates revised NGO funding bill

The initial version of the bill that passed a preliminary vote in February would have slapped an 80% tax on “foreign state entity” donations to NGOs.

 A plenum session on the state budget in the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament, December 16, 2024.

Jewish Agency slams Likud MK for comments against Reform Judaism

"We firmly reject any such disgraceful attack on a distinguished branch of Judaism and its representatives," said Mark Wilf and Doron Almog.

 MK Galit Distal-Atbaryan arrives to a Likud party meeting at the Knesset. December 3, 2023.

MK Gilad Kariv claims Itamar Ben-Gvir provides backing to Temple Mount 'extremists'

In the letter, which was publicized on Monday, Kariv mentioned two recent incidents. The first was on May 13, when activists attempted to bring a live goat onto the Temple Mount as a sacrifice.

 MK Gilad Kariv attending a Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, June 9, 2025.

'Remove the reformist': Likud MK hints in debate that Reform Jews are not really Jewish

“As long as I am leading the committee for Bible studies in schools, I will personally prevent the takeover of the education system by reformist organizations," said Distal Atbaryan.

 MK Gilad Kariv leads an Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on March 11, 2025.

Bill proposing 80% tax on NGO foreign aid may harm Diaspora Jews, Kariv warns

The bill aims to prevent indirect influence by foreign governments by taxing donations to NGOs that serve as their "agents of change."

 MK Gilad Kariv leads an Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on March 11, 2025.

'Hold on Matan': Einav Zangauker decries Netanyahu after reported Edan Alexander release announced

"The news of Edan’s imminent return is deeply moving," MK Gilad Kariv wrote on X. "However, it is clear that this development is due to US efforts, not those of the Israeli government.

 The mother of Israeli hostage Edan Alexander hugs an organizer at a pro-Israel rally, nearly one year after Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack in southern Israel, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, US October 6, 2024.

Israeli singers reject Miri Regev's request to participate in torch ceremony

However, released hostage Eli Sharabi will be one of the ceremony's torchbearers • MK Gilad Kariv criticizes Regev's choice in choosing Ben Shapiro as a torchbearer.

 Israeli singer Yardena Arazi performs with The Gevatron, an Israeli Kibbutz folk singers group in Gush Wtzion on March 28, 2017.

MK Gilad Kariv sends letter of support to Josh Shapiro after arson attack

In his letter, Kariv emphasized that the attack represented not just a threat to Shapiro personally but "an assault on the values of freedom, tolerance, and religious faith."

 A view of the damage inside the Governor's Residence on the day Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police provide an update on the act of arson that took place at the residence, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 13, 2025.