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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

High Court orders Netanyahu to explain why Ben-Gvir should not be fired

Court demands PM justify why national security minister should stay in office amid claims he abused his powers and politicized police

Netael Bandel | 02.04.26

With police in crisis, Supreme Court steps in to curb Ben-Gvir

Analysis: A rare, senior High Court panel signals alarm over political control of policing, warning that ministerial interference endangers law enforcement, civil rights and fair elections — and could force judicial intervention

Tova Zimuky | 01.29.26

Justice denied? New documentary reopens Alex Odeh murder mystery

New documentary Who Killed Alex Odeh? revisits 1985 assassination of Palestinian American activist, alleging US authorities long knew the suspects but avoided prosecution for political reasons, as three right-wing Jewish activists fled to Israeli settlements

Amir Bogen, Sundance | 01.27.26

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בפתח ישיבת ממשלה מיוחדת בבסיס הימ״מ לציון 50 שנים ליחידה

Ben-Gvir claims AG allies tried to blackmail him as Netanyahu refuses to fire minister

At a tense cabinet meeting, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused officials linked to the attorney general of threatening his dismissal if he did not approve a police promotion; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed calls to fire him, calling the legal arguments 'absurd'

Itamar Eichner | 01.04.26