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Israel’s coming election is like no other in its history

IF there’s one thing everyone agrees on about Tuesday’s election in Israel, it’s just how momentous it is.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25

Independent Journalist Claims DHS Detained Him for Three Hours Just to Ask About a 'Negative Tweet'

Independent journalist Ethan Levins says DHS detained and questioned him for three hours at a New York airport over social media comments about Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

International Business Times UK · Sep 26

Argentina sues Israeli oil firm as Ben Gvir urges Netanyahu to back its Falklands claim

Argentina is to file criminal charges against several companies linked to Israeli oil firm Navitas for operating without authorisation in the Falklands, as Milei steps up his offensive against the Sea Lion project with new sanctions and measures to bolster territorial defence.

Euronews · Sep 8

Israel reclassifies crocodiles in bid to deploy them as prison security, opponents say lives at risk

"Cursed terrorist, are you thinking of trying to escape? Think twice" - Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

We Got This Covered · Jul 21

Israel clears way for crocodile-guarded prisons in controversial rule change

A controversial decision by the Israeli government has opened the door to using crocodiles as part of prison security infrastructure. Environmental protection minister Idit Silman reclassified Nile crocodiles in a move backed by Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

The Times of India · Jul 19

Ben Gvir's Plan to Surround Palestinian Prison With Crocodiles Moves Closer to Completion

Israel has removed a key legal obstacle to Itamar Ben-Gvir's proposal to surround a prison holding Palestinian detainees with crocodiles, though the controversial plan still faces legal and practical hurdles.

International Business Times UK · Jul 18

Ursula von der Leyen: No one does more for Gaza than EU

The European Commission President said there was a lot of activity by senior EU figures on Israel-Gaza, but no consensus on how to proceed.

Evening Standard · Jul 3

Israel's Netanyahu welcomes 'historic' Lebanon agreement as Hezbollah rejects it

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared his country's agreement with Lebanon "a blow to Iran and Hezbollah", while the militant group's leader Naim Qassem declared it void.

Euronews · Jun 27

EU fails to reach agreement on sanctioning Israel's Ben Gvir despite member state pressure

The bloc's foreign policy chief confirmed that discussions on restricting trade with illegal West Bank settlements will also continue ahead of July's ministerial meeting.

Euronews · Jun 15

France bans Israel’s finance minister, slams him for promoting ‘recolonisation’ of Gaza

France on Tuesday banned Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry, slamming the far-right politician’s calls for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, new settlements in the area and the “recolonisation” of Gaza. Smotrich was among dozens of Israelis who were slapped with sanctions by France, Britain, Canada, ​Australia,…

France 24 · Jun 9