The Knesset passed the first and second of four bills in the 2025 state budget late Monday night. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir abstained from voting on the first bill and opposed the second. The far-right Otzma Yehudit party, chaired by Ben-Gvir announced on Monday that it will act “independently and selectively” on legislation … Read more
Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Tel Aviv courthouse where 27-year-old Noa Goldenberg, a Tel Aviv resident, appeared for a hearing regarding the extension of her detention after allegedly throwing sand at National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on a beach in Tel Aviv. The court ordered her release to house arrest for 48 hours, … Read more
The coalition on Monday entered crisis mode over an attempt by National Security Minister MK Itamar Ben-Gvir to force Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to make him a member of a small war cabinet. Ben-Gvir’s attempt came in the form of a threat to vote against a bill that was important to Shas, another key … Read more
The Israel Police and those who are responsible for it “totally failed” in preventing a scenario in which Arab Israelis would take part in the Iranian threat to “conquer” Israel, far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said in a speech at a joint conference of Mekor Rishon and the Jerusalem College of Technology called “Security … Read more
Israel Police Commissioner Yaakov Shabtai emphasized the police force’s resilience and independence from political influence, hinting at National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Addressing the nation’s ongoing challenges, Shabtai highlighted the critical role of the police in maintaining national social resilience amid growing disagreements and frustrations. He reiterated his unwavering commitment to investigating any instances … Read more
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Saturday with Religious Zionism chairman, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, and Otzma Yehudit chairman, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, before they issued their responses to Biden’s speech and the updated hostage return plan. According to sources briefed on the conversation, Netanyahu asked them “not to be hasty” in their … Read more
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has been accused of playing dress-up rather than performing his ministerial duties, according to Israeli media on Thursday. Ben-Gvir reportedly entered a police station in Jaffa in disguise earlier this week. He told officers he had been called to give evidence. The purpose of this exercise was to check … Read more
