The Face of Israeli Authoritarianism: Itamar Ben Gvir's Descent into Chaos Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel's minister of national security, has long been a polarizing figure, both within and outside the country.
His recent actions have taken this dynamic to a new level, exposing the dark underbelly of Netanyahu's government and highlighting the corrosive effects of extremist ideology on Israeli society.
Ben Gvir's behavior is not merely a product of personal eccentricity or ideological zealotry; it is a symptom of a broader disease that has infected Israel's politics.