Itamar Ben-Gvir is an Israeli lawyer and lawmaker who is the head of the far-right Otzma Yehudit Party. He currently serves as the country's national security minister.
Though born in Mevaseret Zion near Jerusalem, Ben-Gvir now resides as a settler in Hebron in the West Bank and has made several controversial trips to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. He has faced numerous charges of hate speech and was convicted of supporting the terrorist group Kach, the party founded by extremist Rabbi Meir Kahane. He remains an incredibly divisive figure in Israeli politics to this day.
"Ben-Gvir is turning the police into his own private militia. We won't let this deter us. This emphasizes the need to replace the government and will only make the protest stronger."
Other Israeli officials criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir for his proposal to execute those who surrendered.
The terrorist has been neutralized by a civilian, according to Maariv, and an additional suspect was captured nearby.
The British government asked for the visits to be held as part of a procedure designed to determine whether there was justification for imposing an arms embargo on Israel.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir opposed the move and demanded that the hostages receive visits by international delegations as well.
A News 13 poll indicates National Unity Party led by Benny Gantz wins 30 seats if elections held today. Likud strengthens slightly; Yesh Atid receives 15 seats.
The report, which runs 103 pages, details intentional efforts by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to worsen conditions for security prisoners, and the denial of visits by the Red Cross.
Israeli deterrence in Iran is absent, while Iranian deterrence in Israel is strong. This is what Netanyahu might say as an opposition leader.
After the Iranian attack on Israel on Sunday, Ben-Gvir tweeted, "Impressive defense until now – now there must be a crushing attack."
Ben-Gvir responded in bold letters, "I understand that you are busy flattering the attorney general – maybe one day you will be appointed a judge – but the truth cannot be concealed.
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