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.
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
'A painful morning': Israeli leaders mourn the three soldiers killed in Jabalya
UK considering sanctions on Ben-Gvir, Smotrich amid Gaza war - NYT
Ben-Gvir: I'm not afraid to leave gov't if Netanyahu crosses my red lines
“A partial deal is the wrong thing to do,” he said. “My stance on deals is very well known. We can bring them to their knees and cut off their oxygen.”
UAE summons Israeli ambassador over Jerusalem flag march 'violations'
The UAE condemned "the deplorable and offensive violations against the Palestinian people that took place in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque."
Ben-Gvir bucks status-quo, announces prayer permitted on Temple Mount
In a speech given during his visit to the site, Ben-Gvir said he was "praying for victory in the Israel-Hamas War, the return of all hostages being held in Gaza."
'Israel doesn't kill babies for fun': Yair Golan walks back controversial Gaza claims
Golan gave his first interview on Saturday evening following a wave of criticism over his recent controversial statements.
'Victory for Israeli democracy': Israel weighs in on Ronen Bar High Court ruling
While many organizations in Israel called the High Court's ruling on Ronen Bar's firing a victory for democracy, some said the decision undermined the government.
Ben-Gvir says Netanyahu offered him position of foreign minister, but he refused
“The PM offered me the position of foreign minister—but I refused,” Ben-Gvir said during a visit to the town of Omer.
Ben-Gvir decries entrance of aid trucks into Gaza: 'Grave mistake that delays our victory'
The prime minister's statement came after Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Netanyahu to "show leadership" to the public.
IDF to implement military control in Gaza, Netanyahu declares in cabinet
The cabinet also approved the entrance of humanitarian aid into Gaza and its future distribution by a civilian company.
Ben-Gvir says Black Hawk firefighting helicopter purchase approved, but no talks underway
Even if the helicopters were ordered now, they would not arrive in Israel before 2028.
'There is no air': Local communities and Israeli officials mourn fallen Yahalom soldiers
The Omer and Samaria regional councils announced the date and times for the funerals.
Israel is burning in more ways than one - editorial
Every year, Israelis experience the effects of climate change more and more, as the weather gets more extreme, and not all disasters can be fought off.
