Itamar Ben-Gvir

Ben-Gvir leaves Independence Day ceremony after sitting in Milei's seat, being asked to switch

Also, KAN reported that MK Tally Gotliv was seen on video confronting an event worker after being told she had not been reserved a seat in the "distinguished gallery" seating section.

People covered with Israeli national flags walk onto Rabin square to take part in the celebrations for Israel's Independence Day at its 65th anniversary of the creation of the state in Tel Aviv
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026.

Ben-Gvir to promote senior police officer Ruti Hauslich on court recommendation

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026, following a lawsuit filed by Superintendent Ruti Hauslich accusing him, according to reports, of blocking her promotion in the police.

Ben-Gvir asks High Court to clarify A-G’s role after interim ruling in police case

Israel Air Force fighter jets participate in a Remembrance Day flyover, April 2026.

WATCH: Israel's Remembrance Day ceremony begins at Mt. Herzl


Ben-Gvir switches terrorist execution method to hanging in revised death penalty bill

“We’re coming up with the best outline, the most exact one,” Ben-Gvir told the panel.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on December 31, 2025.

High Court postpones Ben-Gvir dismissal hearing, expands panel to five judges

The Court ruled that there was “no practical point” in holding the session absent a substantive response from the prime minister on the petitions’ factual claims. 

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset on December 8, 2025.

Is the death penalty for terrorists proposed by Ben-Gvir 'Jewish'? - opinion

As terror rises, Israel faces a fierce debate: Does justice require executing convicted terrorists, or does it betray Jewish values?

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wore a gold pin of a noose, December 8, 2025.

Coalition leaders call on Netanyahu to disobey High Court, block Ben-Gvir firing

“Unfortunately, we are witnessing clear attempts at a coup carried out through the law enforcement systems. This is, quite simply, a coup against democracy," Ben-Gvir said Monday.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives at the Supreme Court, in Jerusalem, July 17, 2025

It's time Israel recognizes Arab sector homicides as a national crisis - opinion

The murder rate in the Arab sector is not just a tragedy for Arab citizens. It is an indictment of the state.

Israeli security forces are seen at the scene where three men were shot dead by assassins in the city of Shefa-Amr, northern Israel, January 7, 2026.

Netanyahu promised to advance death penalty bill before October 7, Ben-Gvir claims

Ben-Gvir also stated that the Attorney-General's call to dismiss him was his “greatest award.” “It shows I influenced, I led policy in the South, I changed the Prison Service,” he said.

 Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir at the annual Jerusalem Conference of the 'Besheva' group in Jerusalem, on February 21, 2023.

'Operation New Order': 30 arrested, weapons seized in major Tarabin police raid in the Negev

The suspects were reportedly detained for questioning on violence and weapons offenses, which included two pistols, two rifles, stun grenades, and seized ammunition.

Police seize rifles and grenades in Tarabin as "Operation New Order" intensifies in the south. January 7, Negev

Netanyahu vows to ‘return Negev to Israel,’ pledges settlement growth during visit

The prime minister toured communities near Israel’s southern border with Egypt with Katz and Ben-Gvir, outlining a multi-year plan to expand settlements and crack down on crime.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits western Negev, January 7, 2026.

Netanyahu: 'I feel a deep pain' after bus in Jerusalem runs over, kills haredi protestor

A 14-year-old haredi boy was killed in Jerusalem, prompting statements from Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Herzog, and ministers calling for a thorough police investigation.

 Security and rescue forces are seen at the scene where a teenager was killed and three others were injured after being hit by a bus near rally against the recruitment of Ultra orthodox Jews to the IDF, in Jerusalem, January 6, 2026.

Ra'am to open party to all Israelis, leader Abbas 'aims to recruits Jewish politicians'

Abbas also accused National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of “smiling” when hearing about Arab citizens being murdered.

Ra'am party head MK Mansour Abbas leads a faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on November 24, 2025.