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Sources said the National Security Minister is disappointed with the conduct of the police and with some of Levy vocal support for a hostage deal, while Levy is mad at Ben-Gvir for presenting himself as the one who approves promotions

The far-right MK said he would have the final say in all police promotions. Last week, Ben-Gvir agreed not to interfere, as part of a deal with the attorney general meant to ward off threats to his position as national security minister

Sources say that Ben-Gvir is concerned that Israel's High Court of Justice may overturn his reappointment as national security minister, and has expressed a willingness to compromise on his involvement in Israel Police appointments

Ben-Gvir is now expected to take part in a Memorial Day event, after originally planning to arrive in Israel a day after

On the national security minister's agenda are meetings with right-wing philanthropists, West Bank settler patrons and rabbis. Israeli expats protested his arrival, saying that they won't let Ben-Gvir be 'legitimized' in the U.S

Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir plans to bring extremist settler Akiva Hacohen, convicted of national security offenses and assaulting an elderly Palestinian, on his U.S. trip. Haaretz reports that U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security will not meet with Ben-Gvir, despite his spokesperson's claims

At least two officers who were promoted this week met with Ben-Gvir on Thursday in his office, and 'had an audition with the minister.' The police commissioner is 'losing the police and closing deals with Ben-Gvir behind the backs of the officers,' one cop said

Maj. Gen. Peretz Amar, known for cracking down on anti-government protesters in Tel Aviv, is being kept on, hoping for former minister Ben-Gvir to return to office and name him as deputy police commissioner, police sources say

A West Bank police commander under investigation for allegedly shielding far-right Israeli extremists from arrest to appease the former national security minister is among the Ben-Gvir associates summoned for questioning

The unit responsible for enforcing Israeli building codes issued demolition orders for illegally built synagogues in Bnei Brak that, constitute a 'present danger.' However, Ben-Gvir demanded that orders not be enforced and that the unit focus on enforcement in Arab society

The current police commissioner reported to the national security minister about preparations for anti-government protests, even during the war – despite regulations prohibiting police officers from independently contacting Ben-Gvir

Ben-Gvir told the police to boycott the meeting after the Prime Minister's Office limited attendance to fewer than the 13 officers he requested, reportedly to avoid including the officer who handled a case against Netanyahu

The new round of sanctions, combined with increasingly hostile public rhetoric aimed at the far-right Israeli ministers, demonstrates that Ben-Gvir and Smotrich remain front-and-center in the mind of U.S. officials aiming to avert any further crisis in the Middle East

The law, which transfers the authority from Smotrich to Ben-Gvir, was passed by the Knesset following agreements between the Haredi and Ben-Gvir on another law that to empower a Rabbinical council with cellphone use

Far-Right National Security Minister Ben-Gvir has demanded that PM Netanyahu include him in the limited forum that makes strategic decisions on the war. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant strongly opposed the idea, saying Ben-Gvir 'is trying to set the Middle East on fire'

In the Knesset, Ben-Gvir said 'political leadership allows Jewish prayers' at the sensitive site; MKs from the coalition and opposition came out against the statement, calling Ben-Gvir a 'pyromaniac.' The PM's office later said 'the status quo on the Temple Mount has not and will not change'

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After Benny Gantz announced his resignation from the government, Netanyahu said he shouldn't quit the battle before it is over, Ben-Gvir demanded a seat on the war cabinet and Lapid said 'the time has come to replace this extreme and reckless government'