Itamar Ben Gvir

Israel Avishar, who served as head of the Firearms Licensing Division in Israel’s Ministry of National Security, has been notified by the State Attorney’s Office economic department that it has decided to prosecute him, pending a hearing. The alleged offenses: fraud and breach of trust. Authorities claim Avishar allowed people who were not legally authorized to issue gun permits to tens of thousands of citizens.

The Knesset gave preliminary approval to the so-called muezzin bill, which aims to limit the use of loudspeaker systems at houses of worship. Under the proposal, operating loudspeaker systems in mosques would be banned unless special permission is granted by the environmental protection minister.

Italy’s prosecutor general announced that an investigation has been opened into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, following a complaint filed by several activists from the Gaza flotilla who were detained at sea and brought to Israel.

Israel’s High Court ruled that Red Cross teams must be allowed to visit terrorists held in Israeli prisons, including *Nukhba* terrorists. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responded: "A disgraceful decision by disconnected judges."

After the United States announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, Israel’s political system responded fast. Defense Minister ישראל כ"ץ praised what he called a major diplomatic achievement and even raised the possibility of a future peace deal, while National Security Minister איתמר בן גביר warned that Hezbollah would only grow stronger.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced today that Itamar Ben-Gvir will no longer be allowed to enter France. He also called on the European Union to consider imposing personal sanctions on him.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir arrived at the Port of Ashdod and filmed himself addressing Gaza flotilla activists in Hebrew: "They came with a lot of pride like big heroes. Look how they look now."

According to a report in "Haaretz," the International Criminal Court has expanded its actions against Israel and issued secret arrest warrants for three politicians and two senior military officials. The identities of the officials have not been disclosed, but the international implications could be dramatic.

After a marathon ten-hour hearing, justices took under advisement a petition to remove National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The attorney general’s office floated a compromise: immediate judicial oversight of limits on the minister’s role, plus a two-week window to nail down formal ground rules.

Judges weigh claims the national security minister interfered in police decisions, as critics push for his removal and allies warn of overreach

Netanyahu says the move contradicts Israeli policy as ministers warn it rewards Hamas and endangers Israel’s security

Otzma Yehudit MKs display hanging-rope pins at National Security Committee hearing as Ben Gvir clashes with medical experts

Ben Gvir urges targeted actions if statehood move advances, while Liberman and Gantz accuse Netanyahu of dangerous concessions