Itamar Ben Gvir on Settlements

Itamar Ben Gvir has adopted a firm stance supporting the establishment and expansion of Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, aligning with his far-right political ideology. As Minister of National Security, he has used his position to advance policies that formalize outposts and increase the presence of settlers, a position that runs contrary to established international law frameworks regarding occupied territories. His actions often involve direct ministerial approvals or the bolstering of security infrastructure for these communities.

This backing of settlement activity is contextually framed by his historical association with settler movements and his current role in government, which has seen approvals for new settlements and efforts to provide legal cover for existing ones. His tenure has also included measures that integrate settlers more closely with Israeli security apparatuses, such as authorizing gun licenses for residents in certain areas. These moves have elicited strong international criticism while solidifying support among his political base.