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.
Five suspended from UK's main Jewish group for unauthorized letter criticizing Israel's war in Gaza
The letter attracted significant media attention, with many believing it to be a statement of the Board of Deputies of British Jews itself.
Chikli: British Jews should leave UK if Labour remains in power - report
Karhi, Ben-Gvir spar with AG over international media live footage ban
Ben-Gvir and Karhi crack down on foreign press coverage of war damage in Israel
New proxy sanction war? New UK sanctions assault Jewish values and identity - opinion
The UK's sanctions on Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are an ideological attack on Jewish sovereignty and values shared with America.
Global sanctions against Israel ministers show dangerous hypocrisy - editorial
As US Secretary of State Marco Rubio put it, the sanctions “do nothing to promote a ceasefire in Gaza, bring the hostages home, or end the war.”
Israel's crime epidemic and domestic issues demand attention, even during wartime - editorial
Rising crime, internal security failures, and a government distracted by photo ops paint a troubling picture of Israel's future.
Knesset dispersal vote may be postponed, At least five killed in Hamas attack on GHF bus
Two hostages' bodies recovered from Gaza • Gov't to vote on Knesset dispersal • US, Iran not likely to hold sixth round of nuclear talks
'A profound moral failure': Israeli officials react to British sanctions on Ben-Gvir, Smotrich
"Britain has already tried once to prevent us from settling the cradle of our homeland, and we will not allow it to do so again," Smotrich stated.
Not a traitor: Israel's Right must stop the character assassination of Yair Golan - opinion
Golan is a worthy and inspiring leader for the Zionist Left in these stormy days. He is honest, coherent, assertive, and non-apologetic.
West Bank police commander to return in new role following corruption probe
"I believe in his innocence and am certain that he will continue to be promoted in rank, as is fitting for a man who acted with integrity and dedication," said Ben-Gvir.
MK Gilad Kariv claims Itamar Ben-Gvir provides backing to Temple Mount 'extremists'
In the letter, which was publicized on Monday, Kariv mentioned two recent incidents. The first was on May 13, when activists attempted to bring a live goat onto the Temple Mount as a sacrifice.
'Cheap populism,' MK Cassif calls out Ben-Gvir's arrival at his evidentiary hearing
Ben Gvir came to the hearing to show his support for the police officer who filed the complaint and is testifying against Cassif.
Netanyahu falls short of forming gov't in latest voting projections - survey
According to the survey, current opposition parties would secure 61 seats, excluding Arab parties, or 65 seats, including a party led by Naftali Bennett.
Ben-Gvir calls for Gaza occupation after IDF recovery of bodies of hostages Weinstein, Haggai
Ben-Gvir and other politicians call for the return of hostages using any force necessary, as the people of Israel send hugs and condolences with broken hearts to the families of Judith and Gadi.
