Itamar Ben-Gvir
איתמר בן גביר
Currently
National Security Minister
Who they are
Kahanist-lineage lawyer who moved from the fringe to the cabinet table, running on governance: overwhelming force against terror and crime.
Positions & record
- Security: Death penalty for terrorists; loosened open-fire rules.
- Sovereignty: Jewish sovereignty across all territories.
- Guns: A mass civilian arming campaign.
Where they stand
Judea & Samariaparty lineFull annexation, encourage emigration
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineResettle Gaza, permanent control
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineSympathetic to exemptions
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineSubordinate court to Knesset
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economyparty linePopulist spending for its base
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Stateparty lineStrengthen the Jewish character of the state
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo
Career
1995
Youth activist in the banned Kach movement.
2021
Enters the Knesset.
2022
National Security Minister.