Ben-Gvir

Murder suspect's legal team files urgent court order following leaked prison video

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir defended the Prison Service’s treatment of Tsarafi in a statement responding to the public defender’s criticism.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
Prison guards of the Israel Prison Service seen at the Givon Prison in the city of Ramla, central Israel, January 11, 2026
A giant election campaign poster for the Amcha Yisrael party is displayed on a building at the entrance to Jerusalem ahead of the upcoming general elections, September 14, 2026.

Deadlock deepens as post-deadline polls leave both blocs short of 61 Knesset seats - analysis

The deadlock has forced parties to recalibrate. If the country is headed towards yet another deadlock, the question becomes: how can it be broken?

|ByHERB KEINON
Prime Minister Netanyahu sits with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Defense Minister Israel Katz as the Knesset votes on the Basic Law: Torah Study bill, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Netanyahu may seek broad national government after election, sources in Ben-Gvir's camp believe

Sources close to Itamar Ben-Gvir say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's shift in messaging suggests he may prefer a broader coalition, potentially leaving Otzma Yehudit outside the government.

|ByMATI TUCHFELD
Yousef Jabareen attends Hadash–Ta'al faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 6, 2026.

Arab Hadash-Ta’al, Ra’am parties sign agreement to reduce risk of lost votes

The move follows Ra’am, Hadash-Ta’al, and Balad running separately in the previous election and not signing an agreement on surplus votes

|ByYOAV ETIEL

Ben-Gvir threatens to leave gov't if Hamas left in power, Smotrich says ceasefire deal a 'mistake'

Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich warned that the deal risked leaving Hamas in power.

OCTOBER 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, TPS
Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, August 6, 2025

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

Despite objections from officials and hostage families, the Knesset panel pushed forward a bill Ben-Gvir says is key to deterrence against terrorism.

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

Voices from the Arab press: Trump, Israel, and Gaza

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025ByTHE MEDIA LINE
US President Donald Trump speaks with the media on the day of the signing of an executive order to rename the Department of Defense the "Department of War", in the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 5, 2025.

Israel, Ukraine team up to safeguard tens of thousands of worshippers in Uman

Israel and Ukraine will deploy police, medics, and volunteers in a joint security operation to protect tens of thousands of Rosh Hashanah pilgrims heading to Uman.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025ByPESACH BENSON/TPS
Israel’s Minister of National Security, MK Itamar Ben Gvir hosted Ukrainian Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk, Israeli security officials, and representatives of the Haredi Orthodox community on Wednesday September 11th, 2025.

Spain bans Smotrich, Ben-Gvir: 'Don't let us in, let Gazans into Spain'

The Spanish government has already moved to bar ships and aircraft carrying weapons to Israel from using Spanish ports and airspace.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Israel in intense war on terror, Netanyahu says at scene of deadly Jerusalem attack

Speaking alongside Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir appeared to blame a High Court ruling for the deadly attack, drawing condemnations from opposition leader Lapid.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025ByKESHET NEEV
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Secuirty Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir at the scene of a terror shooting attack in Jerusalem, Septermber 8, 2025.

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.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MK Gilad Kariv and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir clash on social media.

'Exactly like fascist militias': Netanyahu criticizes hostage deal protesters

"Netanyahu, maybe enough with the whining and your endless self-victimization? You are the most secure person in the Middle East," Opposition head Yair Lapid said in response.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Hostage deal protests in Jerusalem, September 3, 2025.

Lapid slams Gantz's proposal: 'No need to sit in gov't alongside Ben-Gvir and Smotrich'

Lapid rejected Gantz’s unity government proposal, stressing that there is no need for cooperation with far-right leaders to secure hostages and criticizing Netanyahu’s focus.

AUGUST 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid chair MK Yair Lapid against hostage poster backdrop. (illustration)

Israel at War day 679: What's going on in Gaza, Lebanon?

Hezbollah head threatens Lebanon gov't • IDF seals 7 km. tunnel in Beit Hanun • Singapore airdrops aid to Gaza for the first time, IDF confirms

AUGUST 15, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers operating in Beit Hanun.