Ben-Gvir

Explaining Israel's elections: Ten scenarios Israelis should prepare for in 2026 - opinion

There could be five races again with no coalition formed, as we had before, and we might end up staying in election mode for quite some time.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, cast their vote during elections for the Likud Central Committee, at the Jerusalem International Convention Center, Nov.25, 2025.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the AIPAC policy conference in Washington, DC, U.S., March 6, 2018

Can AIPAC and J Street coexist? The shrinking middle ground in US-Israel support - opinion

Israeli Navy vessels escort a vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla to Ashdod Port, in southern Israel, October 2, 2025.

My Word: Flotillas and waves of condemnation - opinion

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.

The city on a hill and the dignity of office - opinion


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.

 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.

 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.

Ben-Gvir: Shin Bet head is trying to overthrow a democratically elected gov't

Ben-Gvir characterized the current government policy on Gaza as "in the right direction, and that’s good," explaining that this is why he and his party returned to the government.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, March 24, 2025

Ben-Gvir speaks out on gov’t exit, comeback, and coalition turmoil

Did Ben Gvir return because Netanyahu resumed the military operation in Gaza? Or did Netanyahu reignite the fighting because Ben Gvir demanded it?

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is seen in Jerusalem, March 31, 2025

Ben-Gvir, Israel Police head heatedly discuss court rulings at weapons display

Levi stated that he intends to act in accordance with the rulings of the court, and Ben-Gvir attempted to stop him from speaking.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israel Police commissioner Danny Levi seen in Beit Shemesh, April 9, 2025

'We still have capabilities that should worry Israel,' Hamas spokesman says after rocket barrage

Spokesman Jihad Taha: Hamas 'cannot agree to the dismantling of the Palestinian resistance' following Sunday night rocket salvo.

Hamas terrorists against the backdrop of a damaged car and street in Ashkelon after ten rockets was fired from Gaza into Israel on April 6, 2025. (illustration)

Netanyahu proposes Fogel for intelligence minister, Smotrich opposes

Netanyahu proposed Fogel as intelligence minister, but Smotrich blocked it over coalition issues. The offer was intended to ease tensions between Ben-Gvir and Smotrich.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press conference with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. January 11, 2023.

Knesset set for final 2025 budget voting overnight

The Knesset will debate the state budget overnight as haredi draft demands add tension; final votes are set for Tuesday after months of political maneuvering.

 The Finance Ministry offices are seen on May 14, 2023

Is Israel likely to deteriorate into civil war? - opinion

Retired Supreme Court president Aharon Barak fears that Israel is headed toward civil war.

Israelis protest against Benjamin Netanyhahu's government in Jerusalem, March 23, 2025

Ben-Gvir accuses freed hostage Eli Sharabi of 'echoing Hamas propaganda' in testimony

This statement came as released hostage Eli Sharabi stated that this decision led to Hamas retaliating by worsening the conditions hostages were held in.

(L-R): Released hostage Eli Sharabi, MK Itamar Ben-Gvir (illustrative)