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.

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In NYC, Itamar Ben-Gvir says he’s changed — and wants ‘the Trump plan’ in Gaza

“I want to cause your kids and you to come back to Israel,” Ben-Gvir said. “You don’t have to love me. That’s OK.”

By BEN SALES/JTA
25/04/2025

Ben-Gvir's New York synagogue appearance canceled following public backlash

A spokesperson for Ben-Gvir told The Jerusalem Post that the change was “due to the rabbi sitting shiva” and added that “a new date is already being discussed.”

24/04/2025

Yale anti-Israel encampment reestablished to protest Ben-Gvir visit

Students calling for the university’s cutting of financial ties with Israel erected tents in Beinecke Plaza on the anniversary of the first encampment.

Ben-Gvir to IDF chief over Golani commander's removal: 'You will regret this'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and reservists condemned the dismissal of a Golani commander after an IDF strike in Rafah killed 14 medics, including six Hamas terrorists.

Itamar Ben-Gvir is coming to America, with stops at Yale and in New York City already set

Major Jewish organizations said this week that they were unaware of Ben-Gvir’s visit or had no plans to meet with him.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
18/04/2025
 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, March 24, 2025

Ben-Gvir: Shin Bet head is trying to overthrow a democratically elected gov't

Ben-Gvir characterized the current government policy on Gaza as "in the right direction, and that’s good," explaining that this is why he and his party returned to the government.

By 103FM
16/04/2025
  Israel Police, Border Police, and IDF reinforce security in Hebron amid Passover pilgrimages to th

Ben-Gvir visits Hebron amid increased security deployment at holy site

Israel Police commented that approximately 25,000 people had visited the Tomb of the Patriarchs in a single day. 

What are Israel's next steps after new Shin Bet leak rocks tensions with the gov't?

A new investigation broke on Tuesday, marking the newest front in the escalating Shin Bet, A-G battle with the government.

Police raid law office without warrant, threaten staff, seize CCTV footage

The office staff told Walla that the police did not present a search warrant from a court, and thus, the staff claim, police acted unlawfully.

13/04/2025
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