Ben-Gvir

Turkey seeking nearly 5,000 years in prison for Netanyahu over October Gaza flotilla

The 35-member list of those charged also includes Defense Minister Katz and National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, with Netanyahu, Katz, and Ben-Gvir responding to the indictment on Saturday.

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Activists including Greta Thunberg, stand on a boat that is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian expedition to Gaza, as seen from the port in Barcelona, Spain August 31, 2025
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir tours the Temple Mount with Home Front Command officials, Monday April 6, 2026.

Ben-Gvir tours Temple Mount, urges expanded access for worshippers amid Iran war restrictions

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount, calling for expanded worshipper access amid wartime restrictions, while criticizing the High Court's approval of larger protests.

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Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a missile fired from Lebanon toward Israel caused damage in the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona, March 23, 2026.

Israel’s population struggles with depression amid ongoing conflict, crises - opinion

Ongoing war, political tension, and societal strain cause many Israelis to feel growing despair and uncertainty about the future of Israel.

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THE PRIESTLY BLESSING takes place at the Western Wall, April 5, 2026.

Western Wall priestly blessing limited to 50 as High Court permits larger anti-war protests

The enforced restrictions at the Western Wall sparked controversy after the High Court intervened in the dispute over Saturday night’s anti-war protests.

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Israel's seven-member National Security Cabinet met regularly to discuss Iran strike, source says

The seven were the only cabinet members who knew about the expected strike prior to the full cabinet meeting on Thursday evening.

JUNE 15, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Israel Katz attend a Plenum session of the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, in Jerusalem, June 11, 2025.

UK joins others in sanctioning Ben-Gvir, Smotrich over 'monstrous' Gaza comments

Britain will join Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and others over quotes that British Foreign Secretary David Lammy described as “monstrous.”

JUNE 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Clarify Israeli role in Gaza aid funding, Ben-Gvir tells Netanyahu

"I strongly oppose transferring any aid to Gaza, at a time when our hostages are rotting in Hamas's tunnels, and our brave soldiers are manoeuvring in the Strip," he said.

JUNE 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
BEFORE THE inauguration of the new government, Benjamin Netanyahu and Itamar Ben-Gvir chat in the Knesset plenum

Ben-Gvir convoy attacked by Neturei Karta protesters

“It is embarrassing and unacceptable that this happened in a neighborhood in Israel,” Ben-Gvir said in a video that circulated on social media soon after the event. 

MAY 15, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his wife Ayala visit Beit Shemesh while extremist Ultra orthodox Jews protest against them, May 15, 2025.

Activists denounce Ayala Ben-Gvir's comments that she feels like 'a reservist's wife'

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?"

APRIL 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, MAARIV
Itamar Ben-Gvir and his wife, Ayala

Trump pushes Netanyahu on Gaza aid, IDF reservist severely wounded

IDF probe into Nir Yitzhak reveals army failed to protect kibbutz on Oct. 7 • US Ambassador Mike Huckabee meets with hostage families

APRIL 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. April 18, 2025.

In NYC, Itamar Ben-Gvir says he’s changed — and wants ‘the Trump plan’ in Gaza

“I want to cause your kids and you to come back to Israel,” Ben-Gvir said. “You don’t have to love me. That’s OK.”

APRIL 25, 2025ByBEN SALES/JTA
Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's national security minister, speaks during an appearance at Wall Street Grill in New York City, April 24, 2025.

WATCH: Pro-Palestinian protesters throw water bottles at Ben-Gvir after Yale speech

"The antisemitic rioters will not intimidate me. I continue my important journey in the United States," Ben-Gvir said after the incident.

APRIL 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
National Security Minister makes "victory symbol" after pro-Palestinian protesters throw water bottles at him following Yale University speech, April 24, 2025.

Ben-Gvir tours Florida in first official US visit

Ben-Gvir's office stated that the visit aimed to strengthen ties between Israel and the Jewish diaspora and to learn from US law enforcement practices.

APRIL 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Florida on April 21, 2025.

Brooklyn event with Itamar Ben-Gvir cancelled days before his US trip

The event featuring the far-right Israeli minister was to be hosted by Beis Shmuel Chabad, a Crown Heights synagogue.

APRIL 19, 2025ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives to a court hearing of the Shin Bet official arrested in suspicion of leaking classified information to a journalist and a Minister at the court in Lod, April 15, 2025.