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.
Proponents of the bill have argued that its goal is to improve religious services in municipalities or authorities where they are lacking.
Ben-Gvir loses legal challenge against airing of Channel 13 investigation.
Head of The Democrats party, Yair Golan, called for protests, saying, "Take to the streets."
The national budget for 2025 will be around NIS 607.4 billion. The government has also approved budget adjustments totaling about NIS 37 billion.
Ben-Gvir threatens ultimatum over police legal adviser row, says he'll demand AG's dismissal
These comments follow the return of the Knesset for winter session and reports regarding budget cuts for certain ministries.
The protection of minority rights is one of democracy’s foundational principles, the one distinguishing between a healthy majority rule and a dangerous tyranny of the majority.
According to Baharav-Miara, Levi announced the decision within the police on Tuesday evening despite agreeing just hours earlier to hold off on the move.
Saudi Arabia's statement came after a Sunday report that National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrived at the Temple Mount entrance with an entourage.
Cameron specified that the sanctions were an alternative to an arms embargo, which would have been inconsistent with UK policy to support Israel against Iran.
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