Gvir Smotrich

Sunday, 17 August 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Hostage Coordinator to Ben-Gvir: Your Rhetoric on Palestinian Prisoners Endangers Hostages

Friday, 15 August 2025

Middle East Eye 🇬🇧

Exclusive: ICC arrest warrant applications ready for Ben Gvir and Smotrich

The applications are in the hands of two deputy prosecutors in Karim Khan's absence, but ICC sources are concerned they will not submit them for fear of sanctions 

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Israel’s Ben Gvir filmed threatening Marwan Barghouti in prison

Palestinian officials call Israeli threats against jailed leader Marwan Barghouti, an ”unprecedented provocation.”

BBC News 🇬🇧

Far-right Israeli minister taunts prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti

Video shows Itamar Ben Gvir telling the most prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti "you will not win".

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Smotrich's West Bank plan faces int'l criticism, Authorities find remains of soldier in Tiberias

Thursday, 14 August 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Smotrich Is Right: Israel's New Settlement Plan Will Bury a Palestinian State

Middle East Eye 🇬🇧

Israel's Ben Gvir seen threatening Marwan Barghouti in prison in new video

Barghouti's son tells MEE his family fears for the life of the prominent Palestinian prisoner

Le Monde 🇫🇷

In Israel, the far right seeks to approve a settlement project that would split the West Bank in two

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who has advocated for the construction of 3,000 housing units in the E1 settlement, said it would 'bury' the possibility of a Palestinian state.

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Ben-Gvir tells Barghouti in prison: 'Whoever messes with Israel - we will wipe him out'

BBC News 🇬🇧

Israeli minister announces settlement plans 'to thwart Palestinian state'

Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich made the remarks as he announced approval for 3,401 new homes in the controversial E1 area project in the occupied West Bank.

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Smotrich announces Israeli plan to split occupied West Bank in half

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced a plan to effectively split the occupied West Bank in half.

The Irish Times 🇮🇪

Israeli settlement plans mark ‘final nail in coffin of Palestinian state’, says minister

Bezalel Smotrich launches plan to revive long-stalled E1 project that divides the West Bank in two

Deutsche Welle 🇩🇪

Israeli Finance Minister threatens West Bank takeover

Bezalel Smotrich says the move is a reaction to plans by several countries to recognize a Palestinian state.

Financial Times 🇬🇧

Far-right Israeli minister vows settlement push to ‘bury’ Palestinian state

Bezalel Smotrich revives plan that would divide occupied West Bank

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Bezalel Smotrich approves 3,000 new housing units in controversial West Bank settlement, reports say

Wednesday, 13 August 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Smotrich says new E1 settlement plan will 'bury idea of a Palestinian state'

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Far-right Ben-Gvir, West Bank Police Chief Visit Illegal Outpost With Far-right Activist

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Finance Minister Smotrich rejects compensating Israelis stranded outside Israel during Iran war

Monday, 11 August 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Israeli Treasury Says Smotrich Against Compensating for Flights Canceled During Iran War

Sunday, 10 August 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Far-right Minister Smotrich's Attack Exposes Netanyahu's Political Weakness

The New York Times 🇺🇸

Far-Right Israeli Minister Calls for Quicker Military Moves in Gaza

Bezalel Smotrich, the hard-line finance minister, said that Israel needed to move more decisively and quickly to defeat Hamas.

Financial Times 🇬🇧

Netanyahu’s Gaza war plan will fail, warns Israel’s finance minister

Far-right politician Bezalel Smotrich says he has ‘lost faith’ that PM can achieve ‘decisive victory’

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Smotrich, Sukkot threaten elections over Netanyahu's Gaza City plan, urge full occupation

Saturday, 9 August 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Smotrich: 'I lost trust that Netanyahu wants, is able to win Gaza war’

Friday, 8 August 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Former police chiefs petition High Court to block Ben-Gvir’s role in police promotions

Thursday, 7 August 2025

Middle East Eye 🇬🇧

Smotrich poses next to 'Death to Arabs' graffiti in illegal West Bank settlement

Far-right minister told settlers accompanying him on visit that Israel will expand its settlements in occupied West Bank

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Smotrich posts picture with 'Death to the Arabs' graffiti, blames media for 'not paying attention'

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Israeli Minister Smotrich Pictured Beside 'Death to Arabs' Graffiti During West Bank Visit

Wednesday, 6 August 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Smotrich confirms plan to allocate funds toward emergency Gaza aid efforts, shifting gears

Monday, 4 August 2025

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Israel for kill at least 27 seeking aid in Gaza as Ben-Gvir makes provocative al-Aqsa visit – video

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Why Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Al-Aqsa prayer caused so much anger

Right-wing Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked outrage from nations across the Middle East.

The Times of India 🇮🇳

Iran Proxies Attack Deep In Israel; Houthis Drone Strike After Ben Gvir's Provocation Inside Al-Aqsa

Sunday, 3 August 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Israel Police's Jerusalem Chief Clashes With Ben-Gvir Over Temple Mount Policies

The Times 🇬🇧

Israeli far-right minister defies Jewish law to pray at al-Aqsa mosque

Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s anti-Arab national security minister, broke rabbinical edict and led activists to pray at Temple Mount

BBC News 🇬🇧

Israeli minister sparks anger by praying at sensitive Jerusalem holy site

Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir prayed at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound, violating a decades-old arrangement.

Middle East Eye 🇬🇧

Under heavy guard, Israel's Ben Gvir leads settler raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque

Far-right national security minister led hundreds of settlers in storming Al-Aqsa Mosque complex, where they loudly performed Jewish Talmudic prayer, sang and danced

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for Gaza sovereignty atop Temple Mount

Friday, 1 August 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Ben-Gvir accuses Germany of 'once again supporting Nazism' as FM visits Israel

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Nukhba terrorists must face death penalty or 'rot in prison,' Ben-Gvir says during prison visit

Tuesday, 29 July 2025

The New York Times 🇺🇸

Israeli Far-Right Minister Promotes Plan for Jewish Resettlement in Gaza

Bezalel Smotrich described Gaza as an ‘inseparable part’ of Israel, even as the Netherlands announced a ban on him and another hard line Israeli minister.

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Smotrich: Gush Katif is 'too small,' good things are about to happen in the Gaza Strip

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Far-right Minister Smotrich: Israeli Resettlement in Gaza Now a 'Realistic Plan'

Middle East Eye 🇬🇧

Netherlands bans Israeli ministers, urges EU sanctions over Gaza

The Netherlands becomes the seventh country to sanction Israel's far right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich

Monday, 28 July 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

'We're promoting a new strategy': Smotrich breaks silence on Netanyahu's Gaza plan

Friday, 25 July 2025

Middle East Eye 🇬🇧

Israel's Ben Gvir claims 'no hunger' in Gaza and urges continued 'starving of Hamas'

Far-right minister becomes latest official to deny starvation in besieged enclave despite widespread documentation and scores of deaths

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Report: West Bank Police Chief Delayed Arresting Settlers Due to Ben-Gvir Family Event

Tuesday, 22 July 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Smotrich: IDF chief told me Israel must annex northern Gaza for 'security purposes'

Monday, 21 July 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

AG Flags Growing Concerns Over Ben-Gvir Blocking Officer Promotion After Netanyahu Trial

Sunday, 20 July 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Netanyahu, Smotrich falsely claim Biden admin. provided $1 billion to judicial reform opponents

Netanyahu’s endorsement of the false claim came in the form of the sharing of a post by the Likud party from Friday afternoon.

Friday, 18 July 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Ben-Gvir files lawsuit against journalists, media outlets for NIS 1 m., claims 'false blood libel'

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Slovenia Bans Entry of Ministers Smotrich, Ben-Gvir Over 'Genocidal Statements'

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Slovenia to ban Smotrich, Ben-Gvir for 'genocidal statements' against Palestinians

Currently, no member of the European Union has banned the two ministers from entering.

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Veering Toward Vengeance: How Ben-Gvir Uses Palestinian Prisoners for Political Profit

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Netanyahu, Smotrich visit IDF haredi brigade, praises soldiers' willingness to serve

Netanyahu, Smotrich, and senior defense officials, met with soldiers and commanders at the training facility and received a briefing on the brigade's operations.

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

AG Slams Ben-Gvir for Blocking Promotion of Police Officer Who Testified Against Netanyahu

Monday, 14 July 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Iran's Khamenei first public appearance, Ben-Gvir calls Netanyahu to withdraw from hostage deal

Tzav 9 activists block Gaza aid convoy at Allenby Bridge • Tense and sweating: Sa'ar tells Iranian counterpart to 'relax a little' • IDF failed to protect Ofakim on Oct. 7, probe shows

Friday, 11 July 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

'Criminal conflict of interest': Ben-Gvir slams A-G over journalist's postponed investigation

Thursday, 10 July 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Ben-Gvir claims Gaza ceasefire negotiations encourage Hamas to continue kidnapping Israelis

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on Netanyahu to stop negotations with Hamas terrorists after the attempted kidnapping led to the death of an IDF soldier on Wednesday.

Tuesday, 8 July 2025

The Times of India 🇮🇳

Israel's Ben-Gvir RAGES After Hamas Ambush, Tells Bibi To Recall Gaza Truce Negotiators | ‘Crush…’

Sunday, 6 July 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Far-right Minister Smotrich Accuses IDF Chief of Failing to Block Aid From Reaching Hamas

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Netanyahu clashes with IDF chief over Gaza aid delivery as ceasefire talks resume

Smotrich responded to the leak from the meeting, while criticizing Netanyahu and the cabinet over their decision to move forward on Gaza aid.

Saturday, 5 July 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Ben-Gvir calls on Netanyahu to withdraw from US-backed hostage deal proposal

Ben-Gvir stated that the true goal of the war is the collapse of Hamas, and that the deal proposed would distance Israel from its goal, as well as ‘rewarding terrorism.’

Wednesday, 2 July 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Top Israel Police Officer Appointed by Ben-Gvir Attends Otzma Yehudit Party Meeting

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Ben-Gvir calls on Smotrich to join him in opposing Gaza ceasefire deal

Monday, 30 June 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

When Lapid Helps Ben-Gvir: Removing Ayman Odeh Exposes the Tyranny of the Jewish Majority

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Smotrich says he'll oppose ending Gaza war 'with all his heart'

"I can tell you with all my heart that it won’t happen. I’m talking to [Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu about it, and I don’t get the impression that he’s on his way there," Smotrich said.

Thursday, 26 June 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Netanyahu Halts North Gaza Aid After Smotrich's Threat to Quit Coalition Over Hamas Access

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Iran starting from zero on nukes and missiles after ‘remarkable’ war, Smotrich tells ‘Post’

EXCLUSIVE

Monday, 23 June 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Karhi, Ben-Gvir spar with AG over international media live footage ban

Saturday, 21 June 2025

Le Monde 🇫🇷

Israel is tightening media censorship amid war with Iran

Itamar Ben-Gvir, the far-right supremacist minister of national security, has threatened to crack down harshly on anyone who reveals where missiles have exploded.

Friday, 20 June 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Ben-Gvir and Karhi crack down on foreign press coverage of war damage in Israel

Foreign media are now required to obtain prior military censorship approval before filming missile impact and crash sites.

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Almost 15,000 homes damaged by Iranian attacks, thousands evacuated

Some 24 buildings were identified as needing to be demolished following damage from Iranian strikes, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said.  

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

Can Israel’s finance minister shut down the Palestinian banking system?

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich hits back after being sanctioned by the UK and other nations.

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Le Monde 🇫🇷

Israeli MPs reject opposition bill to dissolve parliament

Lawmakers determined their vote early Thursday morning. Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Wednesday that bringing down the government during wartime would pose 'an existential danger' to Israel's future.

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Ben-Gvir Blocking Promotion of Female Police Officer Who Testified in Netanyahu's Trial

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

UK sanctions Israeli ministers for “inciting violence”

David Lammy on banning Israeli Ben-Gvir and Smotrich over violent incitement and failure to curb extremist settlers.

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

End of cooperation with Israeli banks may harm Palestinian economy, Palestinians say

On Wednesday, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich cancelled a waiver on cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian banks.

Financial Times 🇬🇧

Sanctioned far-right Israeli minister threatens retaliation

Finance chief Bezalel Smotrich imposes banking penalties on Palestinians and warns five western states over restrictions

The Times 🇬🇧

Sanctioned Israeli minister moves to ‘paralyse’ Palestinian economy

Bezalel Smotrich, the far-right finance minister in Netanyahu’s war cabinet, will cancel a scheme allowing bank transactions in the West Bank and Gaza

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

BBC News 🇬🇧

UK sanctions far-right Israeli ministers over Gaza comments

Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will both face a travel ban, the UK says.

Haaretz 🇮🇱

As Ben-Gvir and Smotrich Face Sanctions, Look Who's Backing Israel's Far Right Now

The Parliament Politics 🇬🇧

UK sanctions Israeli ministers over Gaza remarks

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK, with Canada, Australia, and NZ, sanctioned Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich over their inflammatory Gaza/ West Bank remarks. As reported by The Guardian, Britain, alongside other global allies, has enforced sanctions against two hard-right officials

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

'A profound moral failure': Israeli officials react to British sanctions on Ben-Gvir, Smotrich

Middle East Eye 🇬🇧

UK and allies sanction Israeli ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich over 'monstrous' Gaza comments

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

UK and allies will sanction far-right Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich

The countries will freeze assets and impose travel bans over ‘incitement of violence against Palestinian communities’.

The New York Times 🇺🇸

U.K., Canada and Others Impose Sanctions on Far-Right Israeli Ministers

The coordinated move against Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich highlights the hardening of several countries’ stance toward Israel amid the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The Irish Times 🇮🇪

UK sanctions two Israeli ministers as it increases pressure over Gaza

Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich will face a travel ban and see their assets frozen

The Times 🇬🇧

Who are the ‘monstrous’ ministers sanctioned over Gaza comments?

Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have called for Jews to settle on Palestinian land and the destruction of Gaza

Financial Times 🇬🇧

UK to sanction Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

Move would mark first western sanctions against government ministers from the country

Monday, 9 June 2025

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Smotrich 'completely opposed' to Israel arming Hamas opponents in Gaza

Sunday, 8 June 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Ben-Gvir Has Violated Agreement on Intervening in Police Investigations, AG Warns

The Jerusalem Post 🇮🇱

Clarify Israeli role in Gaza aid funding, Ben-Gvir tells Netanyahu

"I strongly oppose transferring any aid to Gaza, at a time when our hostages are rotting in Hamas's tunnels, and our brave soldiers are manoeuvring in the Strip," he said.

Thursday, 5 June 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Behind the Smiles and Doughnut Stands: Chabad's Growing Alliance With Ben-Gvir

The Economist 🇬🇧

Israel’s aid-distribution plan is working, says its ideologue

In an interview Bezalel Smotrich is uncompromising about Gaza

Wednesday, 4 June 2025

The Economist 🇬🇧

Israel “won’t commit suicide” says the government’s ideologue

In an interview Bezalel Smotrich says the Gaza war is a success

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Ben-Gvir Praises Far-right Activist Behind 'Death Prayer' for Rabin Before Assassination

Monday, 2 June 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Israel's Homicide Wave: Loyalty to Ben-Gvir Trumps Cops' Incentives to Fight Killings

Sunday, 1 June 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Ben-Gvir Instructs Police District Commanders to Crack Down on Noise From Mosques

Thursday, 29 May 2025

The Times 🇬🇧

Israeli minister urges use of ‘full force’ to annihilate Hamas

Itamar Ben-Gvir called for tougher action in Gaza as Hamas indicated that the latest ceasefire proposal failed to meet its demands

The New York Times 🇺🇸

U.K. Weighs Sanctions on 2 Israeli Cabinet Ministers as Gaza Crisis Worsens

Facing rising pressure over the acute suffering of civilians in Gaza, the British government is considering sanctions on two far-right ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Report: ICC Prosecutor Sought Warrants Against Israeli Ministers Smotrich, Ben-Gvir

Monday, 26 May 2025

Financial Times 🇬🇧

Saudi Arabia condemns Ben-Gvir’s stance over al-Aqsa compound

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Financial Times 🇬🇧

UK considers sanctions against Israeli far-right ministers

Discussions regard travel ban and asset freeze on finance minister Bezalel Smotrich and security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Trump Has to Decide: End Israel's War on Gaza or Let Smotrich Have His Way

Monday, 19 May 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

'We're Destroying Gaza': Netanyahu, Smotrich Rush to Soothe Fears Over Aid Renewal

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Ben-Gvir Mobbed by Extreme Haredi Sect, Wife Slaps Female Protester

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Ben-Gvir Uses Police Helicopter to Travel From Home to Office, Costing Taxpayers $8,500

Monday, 12 May 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Relations Between Ben-Gvir and the Chief of Police Hit Crisis Level

Friday, 9 May 2025

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Israel laid out its harrowing plan to take Palestinian territories in 2017. Now it is happening

Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich’s vow that Gaza be ‘entirely destroyed’ should surprise no one – he formulated this chilling idea way before 7 October, says Ofer Cassif, a Hadash member of the Knesset

Thursday, 8 May 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Smotrich Is No Longer an Exception to the Israeli Consensus. He Is Its Reflection

Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Report: Ex-Israeli PM Bennett Paid Ben-Gvir 35,000 Shekels in Slander Case Settlement

Tuesday, 6 May 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Smotrich Says Gov't Set to Approve Construction Plans That Would Divide West Bank in Half

The Guardian 🇬🇧

‘Gaza will be entirely destroyed,’ Israeli minister says

Bezalel Smotrich says Palestinians will ‘leave in great numbers to third countries’ – raising fears of ethnic cleansing

Monday, 5 May 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Far-right Minister Smotrich Says Israel Will Not Leave Gaza 'Even for a Hostage Deal'

Thursday, 1 May 2025

The New York Times 🇺🇸

Protesters Near Yale Hurl Water Bottles at Far-Right Israeli Official

Demonstrators waving Palestinian and Israeli flags condemned the appearance of Itamar Ben-Gvir, the national security minister who has been widely criticized for his extreme views.

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Ben-Gvir Rejected Israel Police Request to Buy Firefighting Helicopters in 2022

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

AG Okays Ben-Gvir's Return as Minister, With Limits on Police, Protest Control

Monday, 28 April 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

New York Probes Reported Counter-protest Assaults During Ben-Gvir Visit, Mayor Says

Sunday, 27 April 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

Israel Police Chief Warns Senior Officers Not to Speak With Ben-Gvir Behind His Back

Friday, 25 April 2025

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Why did Israeli extremist Ben-Gvir speak at Yale University?

Shabtai, a Jewish society based at Yale, hosted the extremist far-right politician convicted of supporting terrorism. Why did Yale allow this?

Thursday, 24 April 2025

Haaretz 🇮🇱

'Get the Hell Out of Our City': Far-right Minister Ben-Gvir Faces Further Protests in NY

Aljazeera 🇶🇦

‘Deepest contradictions’: Yale bans pro-Palestine group amid Ben-Gvir visit

Observers denounce punishment of pro-Palestine protesters and silence on far-right Israeli minister’s visit.

The Guardian 🇬🇧

Israel’s far-right security minister to visit Yale day after Mar-a-Lago dinner

Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has past convictions for supporting terrorism, attended fundraiser at Trump’s resort