Itamar Ben-Gvir

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court

Murder cases double, percentage of solved cases decreases under Ben-Gvir

Criminal homicides sharply increased in 2023 and 2024, and the percentage of solved cases with indictments issued decreased.

Opposition head Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem

Yair Lapid: Israel must embrace democratic, liberal ideals to defeat its enemies

The timing of the attack on October 7 was no accident: when we were the least democratic and the least liberal we suffered the hardest blow in our history.

08/10/2024

Nova survivor who shot Jaffa terrorist thanked by those he saved

The day after the attack, Lev Kreitman returned to lay a wreath for the victims, where he was recognized and thanked by passers-by.

  Itamar Ben-Gvir.

No. 8: Itamar Ben-Gvir: Shaping Israel's national security for better and worse

Itamar Ben-Gvir is certainly one of the most influential figures in Israel. But, the question of whether national security improved under his tenure as national security minister is another matter.

 (L-R): Reported incoming defense minister Gideon Sa'ar, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Gideon Sa'ar to join Netanyahu's government, breaking far-right's veto

United Right leader Gideon Sa'ar to serve in cabinet, raising coalition to 68 seats • Netanyahu gets breathing room for government's survival

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court

Ben-Gvir threatens to boycott coalition if ceasefire is signed

The statement came at the conclusion of an "urgent" party meeting, which Ben-Gvir held after reports emerged that the prime minister was considering a 21-day ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.

Police indict Ben-Gvir's driver for reckless driving and running red light

The Police Prosecution Department has indicted National Security Minister Ben-Gvir's driver for reckless driving and running a red light, resulting in a car crash.

Could street protests prevent Netanyahu from firing Gallant?

Replacing Defense Minister Gallant with MK Sa'ar strengthens Netanyahu's position and benefits the haredi parties, but faces protest challenges.

'Gov. abandons us to crime orgs.': Anger in Arab community following Ramle blast

The Abraham Initiatives organization, jointly run by Jews and Arabs, which aims to promote integration and equality, blamed the government for the violent incident. 

By AVICHAY CHAIM
13/09/2024

Editor's Notes: Civility in flames - How public figures are tearing Israel apart

The rules of the game may encourage politicians and journalists to become more extreme, and a real, significant change might still be far off, but Dibur is in it for the long haul.

12/09/2024
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