Itamar Ben-Gvir is an Israeli lawyer and lawmaker who is the head of the far-right Otzma Yehudit Party.
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.
The cabinet also approved the entrance of humanitarian aid into Gaza and its future distribution by a civilian company.
Even if the helicopters were ordered now, they would not arrive in Israel before 2028.
The Omer and Samaria regional councils announced the date and times for the funerals.
Every year, Israelis experience the effects of climate change more and more, as the weather gets more extreme, and not all disasters can be fought off.
Activist group Brothers in Arms wrote on social media: "What is Ayala Ben-Gvir afraid of? That Itamar's cholent will arrive at the wrong temperature?"
The Capitol Hill meetings were notable because, several years ago, Ben-Gvir was considered too extreme to even partner with other right-wing politicians in Israel.
“I saw firsthand her motivation, her love of country, and her strong desire to serve and defend Israel,” Ben-Gvir said. “Despite the difficulties, Orian did not give up."
Several members of Knesset applauded Bar for making "the right and appropriate decision," while others decried the move, saying he had already been fired.
Throughout the session, numerous MKs were expelled from the discussions for outbursts and calling Committee Chair Simcha Rothman a "bully."
A national reset will not happen while Yoav Kisch lectures hostage families, Bezalel Smotrich berates the IDF, and Benjamin Netanyahu clings to power through blame.
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