Itamar Ben-Gvir is an Israeli lawyer and lawmaker who is the head of the far-right Otzma Yehudit Party. He currently serves as the country's national security minister.
Though born in Mevaseret Zion near Jerusalem, Ben-Gvir now resides as a settler in Hebron in the West Bank and has made several controversial trips to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. He has faced numerous charges of hate speech and was convicted of supporting the terrorist group Kach, the party founded by extremist Rabbi Meir Kahane. He remains an incredibly divisive figure in Israeli politics to this day.
Many of the ministers and MKs spoke to media set up outside the courthouse, and issued sharp criticism of Israel’s law enforcement and judicial system.
Ben-Gvir is considering freezing appointments for the Israeli Police amid the investigation with Cmdr. Avishai Moalem, who was up for promotion.
In 2022, there were 154,458 people in Israel without a licensed firearm, but by 2024, this number has more than doubled.
Yaakobi is under investigation for fraud and obstruction of justice.
Were the police and prison systems perfect before? No. But since Ben-Gvir became minister, relentless developments have affected everyone.
A shocking IPS-police probe tied to Ben-Gvir unveils leaks, secrecy, and unrest, raising questions about ministerial influence.
The Police Investigations Department has launched multiple investigations into Israel Prison Service Officers for crimes ranging from bribery to abuse of office.
The topic of regulating mosque speakers has been highly controversial and debated in Israel for years.
Despite Smotrich’s opposition, the cabinet’s decision underscores the priority placed on maintaining stability and addressing international concerns.
Ramle residents spoke about their frustration with the police and, in particular, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, "We live in fear."
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