Israeli far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir (C) walks with Israeli settlers dressed in Purim costumes as they parade in celebration of the Jewish holiday of Purim, on Al-Shuhada street which is largely closed to Palestinians, in the divided city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on March 16, 2025. (Credit: John Wessels/AFP)
The Israeli government approved the return of firebrand politician Itamar Ben-Gvir as national security minister, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Wednesday.
A statement said the government had "unanimously approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to reappoint" Ben Gvir, who resigned on Jan. 19 to protest a Gaza cease-fire agreement reached with Hamas.
The Israeli government approved the return of firebrand politician Itamar Ben-Gvir as national security minister, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Wednesday.
A statement said the government had "unanimously approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to reappoint" Ben Gvir, who resigned on Jan. 19 to protest a Gaza cease-fire agreement reached with Hamas.