Jan 19, 2025 · Ben-Gvir has been convicted eight times for offenses that include racism and supporting a terrorist organization. As a teen, his views were so extreme that the army banned him from compulsory military service. Ben-Gvir gained notoriety in his youth as a follower of the late racist rabbi Meir Kahane.

Itamar Ben-Gvir (Hebrew: אִיתָמָר בֶּן גְּבִיר [itaˈmaʁ benˈgviʁ]; born 6 May 1976) is an Israeli far-right politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of National Security from 2022 until 2025. [2]

Jan 19, 2025 · It was the latest act of defiance by the 48-year-old ultranationalist settler leader who transformed himself over the decades from an outlaw and provocateur into one of Israel’s most influential politicians. Here is a closer look at Ben-Gvir: The ceasefire will pause the war and free dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza.

Aug 13, 2024 · Qatar and the United States warned that attempts by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to change the status quo on the Temple Mount could harm efforts for a …

Jan 14, 2025 · Israeli police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir threatened Tuesday to quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government if he agrees to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal being negotiated at talks in Qatar.

May 17, 2024 · Qatar has strongly condemned Israeli National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who called to start building settlements in the besieged Gaza Strip and preventing the entry of humanitarian...

Jan 19, 2025 · FILE – Itamar Ben-Gvir, the minister of national security in Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government, attends a weekly cabinet meeting on Jan. 3, 2023, in Jerusalem.

Jan 19, 2025 · Israeli so-called “National Security” Minister Itamar Ben Gvir officially resigned from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government on Sunday, along with his three party ministers, following his earlier threats to withdraw if the controversial prisoner exchange deal and ceasefire agreement with Hamas were approved.

Oct 24, 2024 · Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir voiced Thursday opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's directive to send Mossad head David Barnea to Qatar to advance a possible...

Jan 19, 2025 · Ben-Gvir is trained as a lawyer and gained recognition as a successful defense attorney for extremist Jews accused of violence against Palestinians. With a quick wit and cheerful demeanor, the outspoken Ben-Gvir also became a popular fixture in the media, paving his way to enter politics.