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אסירי נוח'בה. ברוב הדיונים הנאשם לא יהיה נוכח פיזית בבית המשפט | צילום: דוברות שב"ס

Knesset passes law to try Oct. 7 terrorists in historic trials

The law establishes special courts, allows capital punishment for murder and other grave crimes, and bars future prisoner releases; more than 400 suspects may be charged based on extensive evidence gathered during the war

Amir Ettinger, Tova Zimuky | 05.12.26

New crime data reveals Israel's most dangerous neighborhoods

Home burglaries rose in 2025 as violence continues to surge, with more than 100 people killed in Arab society in just over four months

Saar Haas | 05.08.26

Top Netanyahu adviser Ofer Golan shifts to Ben-Gvir ahead of elections

Ofer Golan, a longtime adviser to the prime minister and former Likud campaign manager, joins Otzma Yehudit to lead its strategic planning, saying, 'I’m moving apartments, but staying in the same building'

Moran Azulay | 04.26.26

מצגת שנאה בשטוקהולם: בן גביר מוצג עוקר תינוק מידיה של אישה פלסטינית

Hate display in Stockholm: Jewish figure tears Palestinian baby from mother’s womb, kills it

Disturbing performance at pro-Palestinian protest depicts Jewish figure resembling Itamar Ben-Gvir murdering a baby; Israel’s ambassador calls it a modern blood libel as organizers defend it as free speech

Itamar Eichner | 04.19.26

High Court blocks Ben-Gvir firing, imposes limits pending talks

Court orders limits on police appointments and public remarks, gives parties until May 3 to reach agreement after marathon hearing on alleged interference in police operations and calls for dismissal

Netael Bandel | 04.16.26

Cabinet quietly advanced 34 new West Bank settlements during war

Ministers push through broad settlement expansion despite military warnings over IDF manpower shortage; Ben-Gvir the addition of disputed outpost; officials say move stayed low-profile at Washington’s request

Elisha Ben Kimon | 04.09.26

איתמר בן גביר במליאת הכנסת לאחר ההכרזה על אישור חוק עונש מוות למחבלים עם שמפניה בידו

'Whoever sheds blood': Does Judaism support the death penalty?

The Torah prescribes death for murder, but rabbinic authorities sharply restricted its use, making it rare through strict requirements such as two eyewitnesses and prior warning, even as some rabbis have endorsed capital punishment for terrorists

Shilo Freid | 04.01.26

איתמר בן גביר במליאת הכנסת - הצעת חוק עונש מוות למחבלים

Knesset approves death penalty for terrorists with Netanyahu backing

Parliament passes measure by 62-48 vote after push by Ben-Gvir, despite opposition warnings that the law could trigger legal challenges and international fallout

Amir Ettinger, Itamar Eichner | 03.30.26

‘Deterrence will be restored’: Death penalty for terrorists nears despite legal, global concerns

Bill backed by Ben-Gvir expected to pass final readings as opposition, security officials and European powers warn of legal risks, discrimination and damage to Israel’s democratic standing

Amir Ettinger | 03.29.26

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

'Undermines Israel's democratic foundations': attorney general urges High Court to oust Ben-Gvir

In 83-page filing, Gali Baharav-Miara says national security minister undermines police independence and democratic norms, argues prime minister has duty to remove him as wartime tensions heighten political clash

Netael Bandel, Moran Azulay | 03.04.26

Ben-Gvir's National Guard operating without formal legal approval or clear authority, report shows

Knesset research center says the unit is recruiting fighters, receiving state funds and dispersing protests, while lawmakers lack basic information on its chain of command, powers and governing procedures

Shilo Freid, Liran Tamari | 02.22.26

Ben-Gvir blames attorney general for surge in killings in Arab community

Police minister says 50 murders since the start of the year are the result of legal restrictions on administrative detention and surveillance, accusing Gali Baharav-Miara of tying police hands as violence continues to climb

ynet | 02.17.26

Netanyahu pushes to water down terrorist death penalty bill over fear of global fallout

Prime minister presses Itamar Ben-Gvir to amend proposed law mandating execution for terrorists, citing international and legal concerns as security agencies and opposition lawmakers push back

Amir Ettinger | 02.14.26

Road safety panel with Ben-Gvir, who racked up 78 violations, pushes harsher traffic fines

The ministerial committee discussed sweeping penalties for phone use, speeding and red-light violations, including fines of up to $3,215 and immediate vehicle seizure for repeat offenders

Sivan Hilaie | 02.08.26

'Unlawful order': Cabinet secretary slams High Court amid push to force Ben-Gvir out

Yossi Fuchs warns court against overriding voters and forcing dismissal of far-right minister, says he believes justices 'will not cross that red line'

Shilo Freid | 02.04.26