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Ultra-Orthodox party to oppose death penalty for terrorists, citing risk of ‘bloodshed’

Degel HaTorah, the Ashkenazi ultra-Orthodox faction, will vote against the death penalty bill backed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, following rabbinic guidance warning it could 'lead to bloodshed.' Agudat Yisrael to abstain; Shas undecided

Shilo Freid, Amir Ettinger | 11.10.25

Israeli death penalty bill sponsor: 'There’s no such thing as a Jewish terrorist'

MK Limor Son Har-Melech, who introduced the death penalty bill for terrorists with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s support, said it applies only to those who 'harm the State of Israel'; also rejected US plans for an international Gaza force, citing it is 'an attempt to control us'

Sharon Kidon | 11.04.25

Ben Gvir sets ultimatum: 3 weeks to pass death penalty law for terrorists or will boycott government votes

Minister of National Security attacked prime minister for delay in the death penalty law for terrorists and gave him three weeks for the law to be brought to a vote or Otzma Yehudit will not be committed to the coalition; At the same time, he called for the renewal of fighting in Gaza: 'To occupy and crush'

Moran Azulay | 10.20.25

איתמר בן גביר במליאת הכנסת - השבעתו לחזרה לממשלה

Ben-Gvir and allies rejoin government after two-month hiatus

Knesset approves far-right firebrand's return as national security minister, solidifying Netanyahu’s coalition ahead of budget vote; Ben-Gvir, whose party quit over Gaza ceasefire, rejoins after pushing for renewed fighting and key dismissals

Sivan Hilaie | 03.19.25

רה"מ בנימין נתניהו בשיחה עם דונלד טראמפ בה הוא מודה לו על שסייע לישראל לחתימה על עסקה לשחרור חטופים

Likud defends deal: 'Allows Israel to return to fighting under American guarantee'

It is the first time the party has published an official statement on the deal; Claims it will allow Israel to 'maintain full control of the Philadelphi Corridor and the security buffer that surrounds the entire Gaza Strip'

Moran Azulay, Itamar Eichner | 01.17.25

הצהרה לתקשורת של השר לביטחון לאומי איתמר בן גביר

Ben-Gvir threatens resignation over proposed hostage deal, calls it ‘reckless’

'This deal will erase the progress we have made and bring an end to the fighting' Ben-Gvir said; Earlier in the week he said that 'with our political power, we have managed to prevent the agreement so far'

Ynetnews | 01.16.25

Gallant demands probe of Ben-Gvir over police inaction at Sde Teiman

Defense Minister says in a letter to Netanyahu that the incursion of rioters and coalition members into military bases, deflects from the horrors committed by enemies against Israelis. Ben-Gvir: 'This is a baseless accusation. the Supreme Court banned me from taking any operative part in police work'

Yoav Zitun, Alexandra Lukash | 07.30.24

Far-right minister compares gay marriage to incest, drawing ire from LGBTQ+ groups

'There is a standard, and I drew the line where others have not,' Yitzhak Wasserlauf says in response to criticism; LGBTQ+ Association: 'Sadly, such comments come from a person who benefits from our taxes'

Ynet | 07.23.24

Over 1 millions shekels raised for convicted murderer Amiram Ben-Uliel

Crowdfunding campaign gaining momentum for settler convicted after confession extracted under torture of firebombing Palestinian home and killing a baby and his parents; Right-wing Knesset member Limor Son Har-Melech called him 'a saint', lawmaker Ahmad Tibi referred to her party as 'neo-Nazi party'

Elisha Ben Kimon | 09.21.23

Ben-Gvir, Netanyahu's Likud butt heads over response to Gaza rockets

Ruling party says far-right minister 'doesn't have to stay in the government' after boycotting Knesset votes; Ben-Gvir and his Otzma Yehudit Party say PM 'welcome to fire us'

Moran Azulay, Matan Tzuri | 05.03.23

Hundreds of thousands rally in favor of judicial overhaul

A show of strength in Jerusalem: Smotrich said 'The people demand judicial reform and will get one. We will not give up' Levine attacked the Supreme Court: 'We need a court that protects soldiers, not terrorists.' crowed chants No compromise, Bibi, don't back down." Netanyahu: 'moved by the support'

Gilad Cohen, Moran Azulay, Kobi Nachshoni | 04.27.23

Far-right minister promotes bill to base government policy on 'Zionist values'

Yitzhak Wasserlauf says legislation will ‘enable us to prioritize IDF soldiers and reservists’ and ‘bolster Jewish settlement in the Negev and Galilee’; critics argue bill opens door to discrimination against non-Jewish citizens

Tova Zimuky | 04.27.23

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