The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/itamar-ben-gvir/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Itamar Ben Gvir | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/itamar-ben-gvir/ 32 32 Knesset passes law giving justice minister control of internal police investigations https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-law-giving-justice-minister-control-of-internal-police-investigations/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:06:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3840684 MKs vote 43-39 in favor of legislation, which the AG said it removed the barrier between politicians and law enforcement, and undermined the independence of law enforcement agencies

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]]> Italy investigating Ben Gvir for alleged torture, kidnapping over Gaza flotilla video https://www.timesofisrael.com/italy-investigating-ben-gvir-for-alleged-torture-kidnapping-over-gaza-flotilla-video/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:55:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3839172 Judicial source confirms probe, which Italian news agency says has been underway for several weeks; far-right minister says he's 'undeterred' by 'lying terror supporters'

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]]> 2 Umm al-Fahm men shot and killed in apparently separate incidents in northern Arab towns https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-umm-al-fahm-men-shot-and-killed-in-apparently-separate-incidents-in-northern-arab-towns/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:37:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838587 Ibrahim Agbaria killed in his own bakery in Kafr Qara during sirens warning of Iranian missle fire, 4 years after brother was shot dead; Wissam Jabareen killed in Musheirifia

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]]> Ireland bans Smotrich, Ben Gvir for anti-Palestinian remarks, flotilla actions https://www.timesofisrael.com/ireland-bans-smotrich-ben-gvir-for-anti-palestinian-remarks-flotilla-actions/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:35:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837227 Irish PM cast comments by ministers as pushing for 'elimination of Palestinians from Palestine,' says behavior justifies sanctions at EU level

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]]> France opens ‘war crime’ probe over Israel’s treatment of flotilla activists https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-opens-war-crime-probe-over-israels-treatment-of-flotilla-activists/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:14:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837226 Investigation launched at government's request; two of more than 30 French activists aboard flotilla said to still be hospitalized; Israel denies abuse allegations

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]]> Israel vowed to sue over NYT’s abuse allegations. There’s no evidence it has, or will https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-vowed-to-sue-over-nyts-abuse-allegations-theres-no-evidence-it-has-or-will/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:25:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835316 It's questionable whether Israel can file a defamation suit against the New York Times over claims of sexual abuse in prisons, or if it should, given the risk of what could come out in court

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]]> Trump said to yell at Netanyahu: ‘You’re f**king crazy. You’d be in prison if not for me’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-said-to-yell-at-netanyahu-youre-fking-crazy-youd-be-in-prison-if-not-for-me/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:33:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834750&preview=true&preview_id=3834750 Phone call about Lebanon said to see furious US president 'steamroll' PM and accuse him of ingratitude, saying, 'I’m saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this'; source in PM's office downplays severity of call

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]]> Internal ultra-Orthodox politics are driving an unprecedented assault on the AG https://www.timesofisrael.com/internal-ultra-orthodox-politics-are-driving-an-unprecedented-assault-on-the-ag/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:29:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834047 Facing intense pressure from constituents over the failed draft exemption law, Shas chairman Aryeh Deri and right-wing allies are inciting a rebellion against law enforcement

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]]> Ben Gvir said to have forced his way onto ship to film controversial flotilla video https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-gvir-said-to-have-forced-his-way-onto-ship-to-film-controversial-flotilla-video/ Sun, 31 May 2026 20:17:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833927 National security minister blew past 2 officers who tried to prevent him from boarding vessel where detainees were held, threatened to ruin career of one, report says

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]]> Report submitted to AG warns Ben Gvir may use police to meddle in upcoming election https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-submitted-to-ag-warns-ben-gvir-may-use-police-to-meddle-in-upcoming-election/ Sun, 31 May 2026 14:31:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833576 Zulat Institute urges Baharav-Miara to issue guidelines limiting national security minister’s ability to intervene in police operations, warning of potential harm to integrity, freedom and fairness of campaign

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]]> Ben Gvir drew fire from fellow right-wingers for his flotilla video. Was that the point? https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-gvir-drew-fire-from-fellow-right-wingers-for-his-flotilla-video-was-that-the-point/ Sat, 30 May 2026 06:38:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833090 Footage of the far-right national security minister taunting activists served to differentiate him from more moderate elements of his camp — even as it provoked horror at home and abroad

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]]> Italy is fuming after Ben Gvir’s flotilla stunt. Is Israel losing a top European ally? https://www.timesofisrael.com/italy-is-fuming-after-ben-gvirs-flotilla-stunt-is-israel-losing-a-top-european-ally/ Thu, 28 May 2026 15:45:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831857 Far-right minister’s derisive viral video capped months of tension as Iran war, Catholic outrage and anti-Trump sentiment pushes Italian PM Meloni’s government to distance itself from Jerusalem

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]]> Daily Briefing May 27 – Dread in Israel as Trump aims to seal Iran deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-may-27-dread-in-israel-as-trump-aims-to-seal-iran-deal/ Wed, 27 May 2026 11:06:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831410&preview=true&preview_id=3831410 Tol editor David Horovitz discusses Israel's need to reassert itself in tackling Iran, the ongoing ripples of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's appalling behavior and more on NYT Kristof column

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]]> Man killed in car blast in Afula, woman found dead in Haifa as crime wave sweeps Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-killed-in-car-blast-in-afula-woman-found-dead-in-haifa-as-crime-wave-sweeps-israel/ Tue, 26 May 2026 08:16:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830613 Police don't suspect nationalistic motive in Afula; husband of woman found dead in Haifa apartment reportedly among those arrested in suspected homicide case

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]]> Lapid takes aim at ‘disaster’ US-Iran deal, says Netanyahu failed to achieve victory https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-takes-aim-at-disaster-us-iran-deal-says-netanyahu-failed-to-achieve-victory/ Mon, 25 May 2026 15:22:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830192 Opposition leader says it's 'absurd' negotiations to end conflict did not include Israel, which must 'maintain freedom of action' regardless of agreement

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