Itamar Ben-Gvir

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July 3, 2026, 10:34 am

Jewish groups plan to protest Ben-Gvir’s arrival in NYC. Will he show?

Israeli and UN officials tell JTA that the controversial national security minister has not made plans to come as of now

By Joseph Strauss JTA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in the Knesset.

May 26, 2026, 4:49 pm

Ben Gvir is the symptom of Israel’s woes. Netanyahu is the cause

Ben Gvir's presence and position in Israel is entirely down to Netanyahu refusing to draw a line and prioritising power over principle

By Gary Cohen

May 26, 2026, 12:38 pm

Effigy in a noose wearing a kippah featured at ‘anti-Israel’ Canada rally

Canada's most prominent Jewish group says: "What will it take for authorities to treat these acts as the serious threat they are?"

By JN Reporter

Activists detained after attempting to breach Israel’s Gaza blockade kneel at Ashdod port in footage shared online by Itamar Ben-Gvir.

May 21, 2026, 4:27 pm

Chief Rabbi condemns Ben-Gvir video

Foreign Office demanded explanation from Israel over detention conditions shown in footage condemned by Chief Rabbi Mirvis

By JN Reporter

May 20, 2026, 4:54 pm

‘Disgraceful’ Ben Gvir widely condemned in Israel over flotilla activist video

The far right Minister for Security in Netanyahu's coalition published a video today showing him gloating as detained activists from the latest 'Gaza flotilla' were incapacitated

By JN Reporter

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir waves the Israeli flag as he tours the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City. May 14, 2026. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/FLASH90

May 15, 2026, 12:27 pm

‘Death to Arabs’ chanted at Jerusalem march, with other Israelis seeking to defend Arab residents

Left-wing activists also clashed with right-wing extremists during the annual march

By Theia Chatelle JTA

UJS Leadership Fellows at the Kotel in 2024

April 27, 2026, 4:45 pm

The passing of the Kotel Bill through Knesset should worry us all

Some moments call for diaspora Jews to take a firm, united stand. This article is the third in UJS’ ‘7 Weeks, 7 Values’ Omer Campaign series. This weeks’ value is Tiferet, harmony.

By Louis Danker

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir. Photo by Dudu Greenspan/Flash90

April 7, 2026, 2:21 pm

The grotesque spectacle of the Ben Gvir show

Many things can be said about Itamar Ben Gvir, but no one can ignore his ability to command constant attention

By Florit Shoihet

Itamar Ben-Gvir toasts the passing of a death penalty bill in the Knesset

March 31, 2026, 2:49 pm

Knesset’s death penalty vote is a betrayal of Jewish wisdom

Two thousand years ago, our sages knew a society that institutes the death penalty was morally coarsening itself - as shown by this week's celebration by Itamar Ben-Gvir and his supporters

By Daniel Sugarman

March 31, 2026, 12:41 pm

Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks against Israelis

The law, which was long lobbied for by Israel’s far right, quickly drew a legal challenge

By Grace Gilson (JTA) and JN Reporter

The Israeli military prison of Ofer, near Ramallah

March 30, 2026, 3:09 pm

Ben Gvir’s noose will not bring security

Israel is on the verge of its first execution since Eichmann. Far from stopping terrorism, it risks creating martyrs, deepening division and fuelling more bloodshed

By Professor Carolyn Hoyle

March 11, 2026, 11:11 am

Trump and Netanyahu vs Iran: a fait accompli

Like him or loathe him, Israel's Prime Minister's determination to rid the world of Iran's Islamic regime has never been a secret

By Alex Brummer

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir holds a placard in the Knesset chamber during the debate on the death penalty bill, 10 November 2025. Credit: Knesset Channel 99 / Screenshot

November 11, 2025, 1:12 pm

Knesset erupts as lawmakers back death penalty bill for terrorist killers

Three Arab MKs removed amid clashes as Ben-Gvir backed proposal clears first hurdle

By Annabel Sinclair

September 8, 2025, 12:39 pm

Israel’s High Court rules that the country’s prisons give detainees insufficient food

In a 2:1 ruling, the court said that 'security prisoners' were not receiving enough nutrition. Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir strongly condemned the decision.

By Jewish News Reporter

August 4, 2025, 12:23 pm

Netanyahu distances himself from Ben Gvir Temple Mount prayer

Israel's Minister for National Security prayed on the Temple Mount on Sunday, visiting the site to mark the fast commemorating the Jewish temples destroyed there

By Daniel Sugarman

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