Itamar Ben-Gvir

Ben-Gvir to sign off on Ruti Hauslich promotion after court pressure

The court then gave that notice the force of a decision and deleted the petition as moot, while leaving open the question of legal costs.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026, following a lawsuit filed by Superintendent Ruti Hauslich accusing him, according to reports, of blocking her promotion in the police.
 Israel Air Force fighter jet F-15, at the Tel Nor airforce base. January 01, 2024.

Two Israel Air Force technicians charged with spying for Iran - KAN

People covered with Israeli national flags walk onto Rabin square to take part in the celebrations for Israel's Independence Day at its 65th anniversary of the creation of the state in Tel Aviv

Ben-Gvir leaves Independence Day ceremony after sitting in Milei's seat, being asked to switch

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, April 16, 2026.

Ben-Gvir to promote senior police officer Ruti Hauslich on court recommendation


Death penalty bill expected for final vote next week after Knesset panel approves outline

The bill stipulates that a terrorist who intentionally kills a person as part of an act of terrorism will be sentenced to death, with the sentencing not requiring a unanimous verdict.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir at the Knesset committee discussing the death penalty law.

Knesset panel advances death penalty bill for final readings, Ben-Gvir vows law will pass

The National Security Committee has been holding marathon discussions on the bill, which is expected to be brought for its final readings in the plenum next week.

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir in a Knesset plenum about the death penalty bill, in Jerusalem. March 24, 2026.

Rinat Saban receives promotion as Ben-Gvir appeals court order

The appeal seeks to overturn the Feb. 9 court order for Saban’s promotion and the March 18 clarification making it effective retroactively if Ben-Gvir did not sign by March 23.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, January 25, 2026, after Superintendent Rinat Saban filed a lawsuit accusing him, according to reports, of blocking her promotion in the police.

IDF chief Zamir, Ben-Gvir clash over rising settler violence in West Bank

Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir warns of rising settler violence in the West Bank, stressing its impact on security and operations, while National Security Minister Ben-Gvir calls for stronger retaliation.

An Israeli settler rides a donkey near an Israeli vehicle, during olive harvesting in Silwad, near Ramallah, in the West Bank, October 29, 2025.

Netanyahu gains votes at Ben-Gvir's expense as Operation Roaring Lion concludes third week - poll

The poll also tested a scenario where Eisenkot's Yashar! would join lists with Bennett. In that scenario, the list, led by Bennett, won 33 seats, one more than the parties would receive separately.

 A plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on March 19, 2025.

Ben-Gvir approves 41 Jerusalem neighborhoods with 300,000 residents for gun license eligibility

"I call on Jerusalem residents: go get a gun license. Guns save lives, ” National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said.

A general view of Hagai (El Wad) Street in the Muslim Quarter, as seen from the roof top of Ateret Cohanim yeshiva in Jerusalem Old City, December 29, 2016.

Coalition advances controversial, 'non-essential' legislation in Knesset amid war

Both coalition and opposition lawmakers had called to put political disputes aside and focus on unity at the start of the war.

MK Galit Distel Atbaryan leads the Special Committee for the Communications Law at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah, March 15, 2026.

Israel brief to ICJ rejecting genocide claims likely delayed by Iran war

The ICJ had given Israel several extensions over the last year to file the brief, with the most recent extension being until March 12.

 Judges arrive at the International Court of Justice at the start of a hearing where South Africa requests new emergency measures over Israel's attacks on Rafah, as part of an ongoing case South Africa filed at the ICJ in December last year, The Hague, Netherlands May 17, 2024.

Israel Police officer files contempt motion against Ben-Gvir over stalled promotion

Rinat Saban files contempt motion against Ben-Gvir, demanding her promotion as ordered by the court. Political interference in police appointments is at the center of the dispute.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, July 17, 2025

A-G to High Court: Order must be issued instructing Netanyahu to dismiss Ben-Gvir

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara calls for the High Court to order Prime Minister Netanyahu to dismiss National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing abuse of authority.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, July 17, 2025