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Itamar Ben-Gvir

Israeli-media coverage mentioning Itamar Ben-Gvir, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Politics14 minutes ago

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…

Politics56 minutes ago

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…

Politics2 hours ago

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…

Politics2 hours ago·4 outlets

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…

Israel Shuts Down Last UNRWA Facility in Jerusalem, Plans Large Educational Campus
Politics3 hours ago

Baruch Marzel Reveals Vote That Split Otzma Yehudit Leadership and Criticizes Itamar Ben-Gvir

Politics3 hours ago

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…

Politics5 hours ago·2 outlets

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…

Israeli Minister Emphasizes Unity Amid Altalena Wreckage Discovery and Political Disputes
Politics5 hours ago

Supreme Court Judge Noam Solberg Shows Judicial Courage in Election Committee Decisions

Security5 hours ago·2 outlets

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…

Security9 hours ago

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…

Politics9 hours ago

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…

Battle for Electoral Threshold Could Decide Israel's Upcoming Elections
Security10 hours ago

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…

Altalena Affair Highlights Dangers of Armed Factions Challenging Israeli Sovereignty
Politics11 hours ago

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…

Sports12 hours ago·2 outlets

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…

Bnei Sakhnin Players Attacked by Maccabi Netanya Fans After Match, Raising Racism Concerns
Politics21 hours ago

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…

Security21 hours ago·4 outlets

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…

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Addresses Israeli Police Volunteer Guard Units Despite Legal Opposition
Politics21 hours ago·3 outlets

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…

Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar Party Leads Likud as Ofer Winter Enters Politics, Dethroning Smotrich
Security22 hours ago

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…

Politics22 hours ago·2 outlets

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…

Ex-IDF Chief Gantz's Yisrael Atid Tops Poll, Netanyahu's Likud Second, Bennett Third
Politics22 hours ago

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…

Politics23 hours ago·2 outlets

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…

Politics1 day ago

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…

Politics1 day ago·2 outlets

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…

Politics1 day ago·4 outlets

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 Accuses Netanyahu of Aligning with Gadi Eizenkot Amid Public Snub
Politics1 day ago

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…

Politics1 day ago·11 outlets

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…

Israeli Officials Reveal Details of Altalena Shipwreck Discovery Off Coast
Security1 day ago

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…

Politics1 day ago

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…

Politics1 day ago

Discovery of Altalena Wreckage Rekindles Israel's Historical and Political Divides

Politics1 day ago

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…

Security1 day ago

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…

Politics2 days ago

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…

Security2 days ago

Violent Family Dispute in East Jerusalem Leads to Murder and Clashes in Silwan

Politics2 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago·2 outlets

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Security4 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago

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.

Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics5 days ago

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 Ministers Condemn Supreme Court Ruling Blocking Army Radio Closure
Security5 days ago

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…