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Furious opposition members shout at Minister Itamar Ben Gvir as he speaks from the podium in the Knesset, on March 22, 2023. Pic: main.knesset.gov.il/EN/News/PressR
March 23, 2023, 4:11 pm
Domestic violence bill fails amid chaotic scenes in Knesset
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir opposed law that would have forced offenders to wear tracking device bracelets
By Michelle Rosenberg
Lord Polak speaking in the House of Lords
March 8, 2023, 2:33 pm
Lord Polak ‘concerned’ by foreign secretary’s Ben-Gvir snub
Speaking during House of Lords debate the CFI president says James Cleverly is 'effectively boycotting an Israeli Minister'
By Lee Harpin
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount, January 3, 2023. Credit: Twitter
January 25, 2023, 1:28 pm
OPINION: Seeing theocrats and bigots enter government is an affront to our Jewish souls
Sir Mick Davis, who voted in the recent Israeli election as a new citizen, urges the diaspora not to self-censor when it comes to opposing the country's far-right government
By Sir Mick Davis
MK Simcha Dan Rothman arrives to the Israeli parliament, for the opening session of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on November 15, 2022. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** פתיחה כנסת הכנות פתיחת מושב הכנסת בחירות מליאה שמחה רוטמן
January 16, 2023, 12:01 pm
‘Move along… there’s nothing to see here,’ Religious Zionism MK tells Diaspora amid judicial reforms
Lawmaker Simcha Rhotman, Religious Zionism’s legal brain, spoke exclusively to Jewish News about fears over judicial reforms, prayers on Temple Mount and the concerns of British Jews about the new government.
By Jotam Confino and The Knesset
Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with President Joe Biden from his office in Jerusalem, Nov. 7, 2022. (Office of Benjamin Netanyahu.)
December 16, 2022, 10:55 am
‘They’re joining me, I’m not joining them’ – Netanyahu defends far-right coalition
Netanyahu specifically defended his expected decision to bestow Itamar Ben-Gvir with the newly-created title of national security minister.
By Andrew Lapin (JTA)
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s speech to Conservative Friends of Israel this week
December 14, 2022, 12:12 pm
VOICE OF THE JEWISH NEWS: Warm words for Israel, but a penny for Sunak’s true thoughts
The prime minister was wise to mention what he mentioned and to not mention what he didn’t in his speech to Conservative Friends of Israel this week.
By Voice of the Jewish News
Israeli right-wing Knesset member Itamar ben Gvir (L) and Bezalel Smotrich in the Knesset.
December 13, 2022, 10:45 am
OPINION: How can I identify as a religious Zionist when Ben-Gvir and Smotrich do too?
Jodie Franks, the Union of Jewish Students' head of programming, reflects on how she can continue associating her Jewish identity with people who stand for beliefs she despises.
By Jodie Franks
Israeli designate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in conversation with right-wing Knesset member Itamar Ben Gvir during the swearing-in ceremony for the new Israeli parliament.
December 8, 2022, 11:09 am
OPINION: Hurling accusations does a disservice to Israel and our community
Gary Mond, chairman of the National Jewish Assembly, attempts to calm a Jewish community unsettled by the recent Israeli election.
By Gary Mond
Israeli right-wing Knesset member Itamar ben Gvir (L) and Bezalel Smotrich in the Knesset.
December 1, 2022, 12:49 pm
OPINION: A turning point in Israel’s relationship with the diaspora
There are times when one has to speak out about Israel. The rise of the far right is one of those times, writes Rabbi Charley Baginsky, chief executive of Liberal Judaism.
By Rabbi Charley Baginsky
A right wing activist dressed in military uniform has his handcuffs unlocked by extreme Right-wing lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir, head of the Otzma Yehudit political party, as a symbol of easing the army's policy against Palestinians
November 25, 2022, 3:47 pm
Israeli coalition deal gives far right Ben-Gvir control over police, including in West Bank
Deal would give Ben-Gvir authority over border police in Palestinian territories, according to the terms reported in Israeli media.
By Philissa Cramer (JTA)
MK Itamar Ben Gvir brandishing a handgun during clashes in East Jerusalem on October 13.
October 20, 2022, 6:33 pm
OPINION: An Israel we – and more importantly Israelis – want
David Davidi-Brown, chief executive of New Israel Fund UK, on this week's Jewish News front page and the possibility of Betzalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir becoming Israeli ministers.
By David Davidi-Brown
Itamar Ben Gvir (R), head of Israel's Jewish Power (Otzma Yehudit) party, cheers to supporters at the Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem
October 19, 2022, 11:47 am
OPINION: Far-right ministers in Jerusalem would have global consequences for Israel
Former Middle East minister Alistair Burt warns about the potential impact of Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir entering Government.
By Rt Hon Alistair Burt
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