Itamar Ben-Gvir

Arab lawmakers seek to join High Court petition against death penalty law

According to the request, the applicants asked to join after the petition was filed, citing their public interest in the law and involvement in the parliamentary and public debate around it.

Jews and Palestinians protest against a law passed by the Knesset imposing the death penalty for terrorists who murder Israeli civilians in the West Bank in Beit Jala, on April 3, 2026.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

Netanyahu’s coalition criticizes cancellation of Lebanon strikes after Trump’s intervention

Mossad logo and Israel flag are seen in this illustration taken May 6, 2025

Mossad int'l relations head steps down following Gofman appointment - report

Screengrab of video of ultra-Orthodox (haredi) riot outside of the Beit Shemesh police station, June 1, 2026.

'Black flag over democracy': Politicians slam haredi break in to Beit Shemesh police station


Flotilla detainees suffered violence, sexual abuse at Ashdod Port, Adalah says

Adalah said lawyers collected testimony from detained flotilla participants alleging serious violence, sexual humiliation, and psychological abuse before their transfer to Ketziot Prison.

Israeli soldiers seen on a vessel belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla as seen from Ashdod, May 19, 2026.

WATCH: Ben-Gvir causes diplomatic storm after harassing detained flotilla activists in Ashdod

In response to Ben-Gvir's video, FM Sa'ar accused the far-right minister of damaging Israel's reputation, saying that he wasted "enormous professional and successful efforts."

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir reacts as flotilla activists are detained by Israeli forces, in Ashdod Port, Israel, in this screen grab taken from a video released on May 20, 2026.

Israel assesses ICC will issue arrest warrants for five officials over Gaza war crime allegations

The ICC is expected to issue arrest warrants for Defense Minister Katz, Finance Minister Smotrich, National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, IDF Chief Zamir, and Southern Command Chief Yaniv Asor.

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

ICC plans to seek arrest warrant for Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich - report

The request reportedly concerns suspicions of war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich after a press conference at the ministry, December 4, 2025; illustrative.

IDF's Central Command chief signs amendment to enact death penalty for terrorists in West Bank

IDF Central Command chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth Bluth’s signing marks the start of a significant policy change within the defense establishment since the October 7 massacre.

IDF Major General Avi Bluth, March 1, 2026.

WATCH: 'All of Israel is ours': Smotrich calls to annex West Bank in Jerusalem Day speech

"The time has come for us to finally erase the lines that distinguish between Areas A, B, and C, the entire Land of Israel is ours," Smotrich said at the Religious Zionist Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich gives a Jerusalem Day address, May 14, 2026.

Over half of Israelis want PM Netanyahu to retire from politics, not run in Knesset election - poll

Poll: 55% of Israelis want Netanyahu to step down, as the coalition drops to 49 seats and the opposition strengthens to a majority.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a Jerusalem Day event, May 14, 2026; illustrative.

Ben-Gvir declares ownership of Temple Mount as activists clash in Jerusalem ahead of flag march

The Israel Police announced that they had arrested a suspect who had been planning a terror attack during the Jerusalem Day celebrations.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir waves the Israeli flag as he tours the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City, May 14, 2026

How Netanyahu's battle with legal system may shape future of Mossad, Shin Bet, IDF - analysis

The High Court is trying to avoid addressing whether Gofman can be trusted to ethically manage Mossad spies.

 Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony commemorating Israel’s Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers, or Yom HaZikaron, at the Military Cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem April 21, 2026.

Jerusalem man arrested over alleged threat against Itamar Ben-Gvir

Upon receiving the complaint, Judea and Samaria District police opened an investigation and notified additional security officials, police said.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, November 3, 2025.