Itamar Ben-Gvir
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Itamar Ben-Gvir, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter Launches New Party Ahead of Israeli Elections
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter announced a new political party ahead of Israel's upcoming elections, challenging Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition. Journalist Netali She…
Baruch Marzel Reflects on Kahanist Legacy, IDF Haredi Recruitment, and Rift with Itamar Ben-Gvir
Baruch Marzel, founder of Otzma Yehudit, discussed his break with Itamar Ben-Gvir, support for Haredi IDF service reforms, and belief that Kahane's ideology now commands significa…
Smotrich Signals Openness to Right-Wing Unity Amid Winter's New Party Launch
Bezalel Smotrich expressed readiness to unite right-wing factions amid Itamar Ben-Gvir's new party announcement, warning that vote splitting risks losing mandates. He urged public…
Israel Shuts Down Last UNRWA Facility in Jerusalem, Plans Large Educational Campus
Israeli forces closed the last UNRWA vocational center in Jerusalem under orders from National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, following diplomatic visits and amid Palestinian condemn…
Baruch Marzel Reveals Vote That Split Otzma Yehudit Leadership and Criticizes Itamar Ben-Gvir
Podcaster Tamir Dortel Critiques Secular Society and Shares Journey to Religious Observance
Israeli podcaster Tamir Dortel criticized secular society’s direction and detailed his return to religious observance during a wide-ranging interview. He condemned ego-driven poli…
Israeli Minister Emphasizes Unity Amid Altalena Wreckage Discovery and Political Disputes
Following the discovery of the Altalena shipwreck, Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu called for unity amid political disputes, defended right-wing responsibility, and high…
Supreme Court Judge Noam Solberg Shows Judicial Courage in Election Committee Decisions
Israeli Police Block Palestinian Authority-Linked Event in Jerusalem's Old City
Israeli police intelligence uncovered preparations for a Palestinian Authority-linked event in Jerusalem's Old City, leading to a government ban and police intervention that preve…
Muslim Recruitment in Israeli Police Drops Sharply Under Itamar Ben-Gvir
Under National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Muslim recruitment into the Israeli police has sharply declined, with only 96 Muslim recruits out of 3,294 in 2025, due to strict…
Battle for Electoral Threshold Could Decide Israel's Upcoming Elections
Israel's upcoming elections hinge on a fierce contest among at least eight parties near the electoral threshold, a sharp increase from previous elections. Historical data shows th…
Altalena Affair Highlights Dangers of Armed Factions Challenging Israeli Sovereignty
The Altalena incident in 1948, where the IDF shelled an Irgun ship to enforce military unity, resulted in 19 deaths and remains a warning about the dangers of armed factions chall…
Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! Leads With 24 Seats as Ofer Winter's New Party Enters Knesset
A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! party leading with 24 seats, while Ofer Winter's new party enters the Knesset with 4 seats, pushing Likud down to 21. Netanyahu's coalitio…
Bnei Sakhnin Players Attacked by Maccabi Netanya Fans After Match, Raising Racism Concerns
After a draw against Maccabi Netanya, Bnei Sakhnin players Iyad Abu Abid and Ilai Hajaj were attacked by fans, with Abu Abid alleging a racially motivated assault and vehicle dama…
Yinon Magal Urges Right-Wing Leaders Not to Split Votes Ahead of Elections
Yinon Magal warned Moshe Feiglin and other right-wing leaders not to split votes in the upcoming elections, stressing the importance of preserving the right-wing bloc to secure po…
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Addresses Israeli Police Volunteer Guard Units Despite Legal Opposition
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addressed a large ceremony honoring Israeli Police volunteer guard units in Tel Aviv despite legal opposition. He highlighted the growth…
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar Party Leads Likud as Ofer Winter Enters Politics, Dethroning Smotrich
A Channel 12 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party leading Likud, with Ofer Winter's new party crossing the electoral threshold and pushing Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism…
Power Struggle Erupts Between Israel's Attorney General and Police Leadership Over Key Appointments
Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and Police Commissioner Danny Levi are locked in a power struggle over senior police appointments, leading to a canceled promotion rou…
Ex-IDF Chief Gantz's Yisrael Atid Tops Poll, Netanyahu's Likud Second, Bennett Third
A Channel 12 poll shows former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Atid leading with 24 seats, ahead of Netanyahu's Likud at 22 and Bennett's Yachdav at 15. Various scenarios involv…
Majority Support Strong Hamas Strikes and Back Netanyahu on Turkey Threat, Poll Shows
A News 14 poll shows 74% of Israelis support strong military action against Hamas and 53% back Netanyahu's handling of the Turkish threat in Syria. The survey also finds majority…
Right-Wing Leaders Warn Against Vote Splitting Ahead of 2026 Israeli Elections
Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, right-wing leaders warn that splitting the vote could cost them government control again, as happened in 2019. They urge unity among factions lik…
Journalist Criticizes Anti-Netanyahu Camp for Boosting His Campaign Through Excessive Coverage
Journalist Nadav Eyal accused the anti-Netanyahu bloc of unintentionally aiding Netanyahu's campaign by overemphasizing events involving him, such as his concert attendance, which…
Netanyahu Refuses to Share Stage with Itamar Ben-Gvir at Altalena Ceremony
At the Altalena ship ceremony, Prime Minister Netanyahu refused to appear alongside National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, signaling possible post-election political shifts. Ben-Gvi…
Itamar Ben-Gvir Accuses Netanyahu of Aligning with Gadi Eizenkot Amid Public Snub
Itamar Ben-Gvir accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of signaling support for Gadi Eizenkot after Netanyahu declined a joint photo with him at the Etzel Museum in Tel Aviv.
Itamar Ben-Gvir Warns Against Government Including Gadi Eizenkot, Citing Security Risks
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir condemned former Defense Minister Gadi Eizenkot, warning that including him in a government with Netanyahu would jeopardize rig…
Israeli Officials Reveal Details of Altalena Shipwreck Discovery Off Coast
Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu and ministers Ben-Gvir and Eliyahu, announced the discovery of the Altalena shipwreck off Israel's coast. The ship was found…
Family of Eldar Dayan Condemns Police After Suspects Released to House Arrest
Following the release of seven suspects to house arrest due to an inconclusive autopsy, Eldar Dayan's aunt condemned police and judicial failures, pledging to continue seeking jus…
Yoaz Hendel Rules Out Netanyahu Coalition With Ultra-Orthodox Parties
Yoaz Hendel, leader of the Zionist Home party, ruled out joining a Netanyahu-led coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties or Mansour Abbas's Ra'am. He criticized Netanyahu's politica…
Discovery of Altalena Wreckage Rekindles Israel's Historical and Political Divides
Itamar Ben-Gvir Defends Himself Against Amit Segal's Criticism, Suggests Netanyahu's Influence
Itamar Ben-Gvir responded to Amit Segal's column accusing him of harming Israel's legitimacy, suggesting Netanyahu's office influenced the criticism. Ben-Gvir defended his actions…
Former Defense Minister Yoav Galant Criticizes Netanyahu’s Leadership and Warns Against Turkish Influence in Syria
Former Defense Minister Yoav Galant criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership and Likud’s direction, defended military officials, warned against Turkish expansion in Syria…
Guy Maroz Confronts Left-Wing Critics and Yair Golan in Candid Interview
Israeli commentator Guy Maroz criticizes the left for intolerance and Yair Golan's conduct, while embracing dialogue with right-wing figures and maintaining hope for peace with Pa…
Violent Family Dispute in East Jerusalem Leads to Murder and Clashes in Silwan
Otzma Yehudit Warns Left-Wing Government Would Confiscate Civilian Gun Licenses
Otzma Yehudit released a campaign video warning that a left-wing government would revoke civilian gun licenses, undermining public security. The party credits recent reforms under…
Opposition Urged to Present Strong Plans Beyond Replacing Netanyahu
Attorney Uriel Lin warns that Israel's opposition must offer comprehensive reforms beyond ousting Netanyahu, including ending religious funding abuses and restoring judicial indep…
Ra'am Leader Mansour Abbas Advances Partnership with Yoav Segalovich Ahead of New Israeli Government
Mansour Abbas, leader of the Ra'am party, is advancing the inclusion of Yoav Segalovich in Ra'am's Knesset faction as part of efforts to form a stable new Israeli government. Abba…
Mansour Abbas Declares 'State of Palestine Exists,' Sparking Political Storm in Israel
Mansour Abbas of Ra'am declared that the State of Palestine exists and called for its recognition by Israel and the US, sparking sharp criticism from Israeli leaders including Pri…
Israeli Governance Faces Criticism Amid Political Deals, Social Issues, and Security Concerns
Ron Kofman critiques Israel's governance, highlighting political corruption, social inequality, security threats to bus drivers, and controversial policies on terrorism and demogr…
Yair Golan Accuses Netanyahu of Using Security Crisis to Disrupt Israeli Elections
Yair Golan accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of potentially using a security crisis to delay or disrupt Israel's upcoming elections and warned of attempts to delegitimize the democ…
Netanyahu Pushes to Unite Right-Wing Bloc Amid Election Campaign Challenges
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is actively working to unify the right-wing bloc ahead of Israel's upcoming elections, offering reserved spots to key figures like Moshe Kahlon w…
UK Plans Sanctions to Ban Trade with Israeli West Bank Settlements Amid International Condemnation
The UK is considering sanctions banning trade with Israeli West Bank settlements following Israel's plan to build over 1,200 housing units in the E1 area. This move aligns with a…
Israel Prepares for Turkish Threat Amid Political Tensions and Regional Instability
Israel is bracing for a growing threat from Turkey's military presence in Syria while facing internal political tensions and fears of provocations at the Temple Mount ahead of ele…
Likud Primaries Reveal Who Truly Integrates and Who Remains an Outsider
The Likud party primaries revealed which politicians have truly integrated and who remains marginalized, affecting internal alliances and careers. The article also includes a pers…
Otzma Yehudit Targets Disappointed Likud and Shas Voters to Challenge Netanyahu's Broad Government Plan
Otzma Yehudit is launching a campaign to attract disappointed Likud and Shas voters, opposing a broad coalition government and aiming to pressure Netanyahu internally.
Amichai Segal Criticizes Itamar Ben-Gvir as Disaster for Israel; Minister Responds Defending His Record
Amichai Segal condemned Itamar Ben-Gvir as a threat to Israel's security and image, citing rising crime and violence. Ben-Gvir responded by defending his record of reforms and sec…
Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael Beiteinu Surges as Netanyahu's Likud Declines in New Poll
A new poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael Beiteinu leading with 26 seats, surpassing Netanyahu's Likud at 20. The current coalition strengthens to 49 seats, while opposition totals…
Israeli Ministers Condemn Supreme Court Ruling Blocking Army Radio Closure
The Israeli Supreme Court unanimously blocked the government’s plan to close military radio station Galatz, citing improper motives. Defense Minister Israel Katz and other coaliti…
Israeli National Security Minister Inspects High-Security Prison Holding Most Dangerous Female Terrorists
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toured Damon Prison, where the most dangerous female terrorists are held, emphasizing strict conditions and support for the deat…