Itamar Ben-Gvir

Turkey opens trial of Netanyahu, 34 other Israelis over Gaza-bound Sumud flotilla interception

Following the first hearing, the court ordered authorities to determine whether the defendants own assets in Turkey and upheld their arrest warrants.

Activists greet as a boat taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aims to reach Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade, departs from a port in the southern Turkish resort of Marmaris, Turkey, May 14, 2026.
BALLOT PAPERS of various political parties displayed at the Central Elections Committee warehouse in Shoham, Oct. 14.

Beyond the polls: What are Israelis really thinking as they head to the ballot box?

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man walk near an electoral banner for the Reservist-Economic Party  led by Yoaz Hendel (R) and Yaron Zelekha (L) in Bnei Barak, near Tel Aviv, October 18, 2026

Yoaz Hendel: Reservists are the key to breaking Israel’s political deadlock - opinion

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in the Jerusalem Post studio, October 21, 2026.

Ben-Gvir to 'Post': Netanyahu should stand with me rather than Eisenkot -interview


WATCH: Strock says Israel will establish settlements across West Bank Areas A, B as sanctions mount

In addition, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said he would make no distinction between Areas A, B, and C if appointed defense minister.

National Missions Minister Orit Strock seen at a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025

Ben-Gvir allegedly using bot network in campaign against political rivals

Ben-Gvir reportedly has ties to a coordinated network of more than 100 social media accounts used to target his political rivals.

Israeli National Security Minister and Otzma Yehudit party chairman Itamar Ben Gvir and fellow party member Tali Gottlieb attend a press conference ahead of the upcoming general elections, in Jerusalem, September 22, 2026

‘NAZA’ isn’t the problem. Israel is, for supporting this government – opinion

A biased film criticizing Israel is nowhere near as dangerous as a society that will reelect the leaders that failed it on October 7.

Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham pose with the Special Jury Prize for ‘NAZA’ at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in September.

'I'm responsible for hell': Ben-Gvir threatens Hamas terrorist behind 1996 bus bombings

In a video posted on X/Twitter, Ben-Gvir told the terrorist, Hassan Salameh, that he had protested after the 1996 terror attacks against the 18 bus line in Jerusalem, which Salameh had helped plan.

Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks to imprisoned Hamas terrorist Hassan Salameh.

Israel election poll: Eisenkot's Yashar leads as Netanyahu, opposition blocs tied at 52 seats each

Kan also found that between Eisenkot or Netanyahu as the next prime minister 39% would prefer Netanyahu, compared to 38% who would prefer Eisenkot.

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Politics has become a personality contest. Voters need to look at the record instead - opinion

In the age of celebrity politics, judge leaders by actual results. Politics has become a personality contest. That is exactly why voters need to look past the sound bites, and at the record

Otzma Yehudit party chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, together with members of his party, attends a supporters’ conference ahead of the upcoming general elections in Petah Tikva, central Israel, August 16, 2026.

Election panel clears Otzma Yehudit for October vote after barring Arab slates day earlier

Applications aimed to disqualify Otzma Yehudit from elections alleged denial of Israel’s democratic character and incitement to racism.

Otzma Yehudit party chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a supporters’ conference ahead of the upcoming general elections in Netanya, September 1, 2026.

Israel Election 2026: What does Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit stand for?

"If I put this ballot in the box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?"

Itamar Ben-Gvir, National Security Minister and chairman of the Otzma Yehudit party tours at Htikva market, in Tel Aviv ahead of the upcoming general elections, September 18, 2026.

Shin Bet foils planned terror attack on Ben-Gvir, two Palestinians indicted in Nablus

According to the indictment, the two worked together from late 2023 to advance “military” activity, acquiring numerous weapons, and working to recruit and train additional terror operatives.

Otzma Yehudit party chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, together with members of his party, attends a supporters’ conference ahead of the upcoming general elections in Petah Tikva, central Israel, August 16, 2026.

Eisenkot’s silence is no longer enough to win over Israeli voters - opinion

Eisenkot’s quiet, anti-Bibi strategy is losing momentum as voters seek a leader willing to offer a clear, unifying vision.

 GADI EISENKOT after announcing his resignation in Tel Aviv.