Ben-Gvir
Eisenkot’s Yashar seeks to halt Netanyahu meeting with police chief on election integrity
Yashar accused Netanyahu of potentially seeking to pressure public servants to advance his political interests.
Netanyahu vows to hunt Hamas terrorists as ministers demand major West Bank military operation
'Not Ben-Gvir': Next defense minister should come from Likud, Netanyahu tells ‘Post’
Victims of sexual, violent crimes gain right to address parole boards in new regulations
Beersheba residents now eligible for firearm licenses under expanded reform
In 2026 alone, the number of communities eligible for firearm licenses has risen by 126, while gun owners have doubled since before the start of the Israel-Hamas War.
Ben-Gvir rules out running with Smotrich for elections, says parties are 'fundamentally different'
The Otzma Yehudit leader said the parties appeal to different voters, warned against a unity government, and defended his policies on Gaza and security prisons.
Ben-Gvir demands Baharav-Miara's removal to join Netanyahu's next coalition
Notably, Ben-Gvir's demand comes against the backdrop of prolonged clashes between Ben-Gvir and Baharav-Miara throughout the current government's term over a series of legal and policy issues.
Ben-Gvir uses position to politically influence Israel Police, attorney-general warns High Court
“There remain gaps - significant gaps - concerning the core principle of police independence from ministerial influence,” the update from the Attorney-General’s Office reads.
A-G warns outgoing government against irreversible decisions before elections
The attorney-general cited concerns identified in High Court rulings that a government operating during an election period may prioritize “narrow party interests” over the public interest.
Silman declares Nile crocodile ‘cultivated wild animal’ to allow Ben-Gvir's 'crocodile prison' plan
The environmental protection minister changed the crocodile’s legal status to facilitate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s proposed “crocodile prison.”
Israeli gov't approves plan to move over half a billion shekels from Arab sector to Shin Bet
The budget is to be taken from government decision 550, which was approved in 2021 to reduce economic and social gaps between Arab society and the rest of the population.
Israel allocates over NIS 500 million for Shin Bet to combat crime in Arab sector
The budget will be funded from the 550 Plan budget, which was led by the previous government and is currently under the authority of Minister May Golan.
Lebanon deal focused on dismantling Hezbollah, not Israeli withdrawal, ambassador Leiter says
The ambassador also rejected a report that he had raised his voice at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a conversation about the Lebanon agreement.
Liberal Jewish groups plan UN protest against possible Ben-Gvir visit
Several progressive Jewish organizations have planned a protest at a plaza outside the United Nations, where Israeli media reported that the minister would be attending a conference on policing.
