Itamar Ben-Gvir
Itamar Ben-Gvir is an Israeli lawyer and lawmaker who is the head of the far-right Otzma Yehudit Party.
Though born in Mevaseret Zion near Jerusalem, Ben-Gvir now resides as a settler in Hebron in the West Bank and has made several controversial trips to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. He has faced numerous charges of hate speech and was convicted of supporting the terrorist group Kach, the party founded by extremist Rabbi Meir Kahane. He remains an incredibly divisive figure in Israeli politics to this day.
Border Police opens investigation into soldiers who appeared at Bar Mitzvah with weapons
The soldiers were filmed masked and wearing sunglasses, and were dancing to music performed by singer Lior Narkis, who was invited as a guest to the event.
Smotrich worse than secular Jews, haredi MK Gafni says
Slovenia to ban Smotrich, Ben-Gvir for 'genocidal statements' against Palestinians
A-G considering filing criminal charges against IPS chief connected to ethics, integrity issues
'Criminal conflict of interest': Ben-Gvir slams A-G over journalist's postponed investigation
Baharav-Miara argued that to investigate Channel 13 reporter Aviad Glickman would infringe on freedom of the press, while Ben-Gvir argued that her intervention was an abuse of authority.
Gov't ministers clash in attempt to pressure Netanyahu over Gaza hostage deal
Israeli politicians across the aisle have sent the prime minister messages pushing for or against a Gaza hostage deal.
Likud lawmaker under threat of prosecution for leaking identity of Shin Bet agent
MK Tally Gotliv leaked the identity of a Shin Bet agent married to anti-Netanyahu protest leader Shikma Bressler, earning rare criticism from the Mossad.
Ben-Gvir claims Gaza ceasefire negotiations encourage Hamas to continue kidnapping Israelis
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on Netanyahu to stop negotations with Hamas terrorists after the attempted kidnapping led to the death of an IDF soldier on Wednesday.
Katz: Continuing war in uncontrolled Gaza territory would unnecessarily endanger hostages
This contradicts statements from other ministers who called for a complete victory over Gaza and against a partial deal.
Misguided sanctions: Nations punish Smotrich, Ben-Gvir for protecting Israelis - opinion
Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have the audacity to believe that Israeli citizens deserve protection from violence, a principle one might assume would be universally accepted.
Netanyahu clashes with IDF chief over Gaza aid delivery as ceasefire talks resume
Smotrich responded to the leak from the meeting, while criticizing Netanyahu and the cabinet over their decision to move forward on Gaza aid.
Ben-Gvir calls on Netanyahu to withdraw from US-backed hostage deal proposal
Ben-Gvir stated that the true goal of the war is the collapse of Hamas, and that the deal proposed would distance Israel from its goal, as well as ‘rewarding terrorism.’
Israel's security elite want end of Gaza war in two-three weeks, sources tell 'Post' - analysis
While Israel may also get some improved terms in negotiations with Hamas, the most important elements here are: IDF Chief Eyal Zamir, Trump, and the 12-day Iran war.
Ben-Gvir rallies Smotrich to block Gaza ceasefire, opposition offers Netanyahu 'safety net'
Yair Lapid said the opposition would offer Netanyahu support to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal, should Ben-Gvir and Smotrich oppose.
Smotrich says he'll oppose ending Gaza war 'with all his heart'
"I can tell you with all my heart that it won’t happen. I’m talking to [Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu about it, and I don’t get the impression that he’s on his way there," Smotrich said.
