Ben-Gvir

Netanyahu vows to hunt Hamas terrorists as ministers demand major West Bank military operation

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed that, after the attack, there would be "no escaping" a comprehensive military campaign in the West Bank.

Israeli security forces near the scene of a shooting attack near the West Bank city of Hebron, October 23, 2026. Five people were wounded in the attack, two of them seriously, and two Palestinian terrorists were killed by Israeli forces.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks with The Jerusalem Post, October 21, 2026.

'Not Ben-Gvir': Next defense minister should come from Likud, Netanyahu tells ‘Post’

Israelis hold signs during a silent protest calling for justice for Shoshana Strock, who was found dead in her apartment last night after claiming she had been sexually abused over the years, at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, March 15, 2026.

Victims of sexual, violent crimes gain right to address parole boards in new regulations

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks at a press conference in Jerusalem on October 18, 2026, as he campaigns for the upcoming Oct. 27 Knesset elections.

Ben-Gvir claims Netanyahu's office pledged to EU countries that he would not be in coalition


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

Israel can no longer be counted on as a beacon of democracy.

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.

Poland's foreign minister calls to ban Ben-Gvir from entering country as flotilla storm continues

Earlier, the Polish minister had summoned the Israeli chargé d'affaires over the detention of Gaza flotilla activists, including Polish nationals, demanding their immediate release and an apology.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir gestures on the day the Supreme Court hears a petition seeking to force the prime minister to oust him, in Jerusalem.

All Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel, Foreign Ministry announces

Earlier on Thursday, two Jordanian activists who had been on the flotilla were returned home after efforts led by the Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ministry.

A boat taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aims to reach Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade, sets sail from a port in the southern Turkish resort of Marmaris, Turkey, May 14, 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.

Flotilla activists detained at Ashdod Port after Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza-bound vessels

“All 430 activists have been transferred to Israeli vessels and are making their way to Israel, where they will be able to meet with their consular representatives,” the Israeli Foreign Ministry said.

A vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla, pictured April 12, 2026; illustrative.

Israel is becoming less Jewish, not just less democratic, WZO's Yizhar Hess argues

Dr. Yizhar Hess, Vice chairman of the World Zionist Organization and a 10th-generation Jerusalemite, argues Israel has created an "unholy connection between state and religion".

People celebrate Israel’s 78th Independence Day at Sacher Park in Jerusalem, April 22, 2026.

Ben-Gvir demands urgent action to expel illegal immigrants in southern Tel Aviv and beyond

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for urgent action to expel illegal immigrants from southern Tel Aviv, citing rising crime and security issues.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks to the media outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, April 15, 2026.

Ben-Gvir appoints former Netanyahu adviser as Otzma Yehudit campaign strategist

The Otzma Yehudit party, known for its far-right stance, has recently polled at around eight seats, making it a key player in Netanyahu’s coalition.

Ofer Golan arrive for a court hearing of Yonatan Orich and Eli Feldstein who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation, at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, April 1, 2025.

Dismantling government investments in Israeli Arab society - opinion

“Investing in employment, in education, in infrastructure in Arab society is not a left or right, conservative or liberal issue.”

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog is seen meeting with Arab women at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, on June 25, 2023.

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.

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