Current sectionIsrael NewsIsrael SecurityBen-Gvir's chief of staff, Hanamel Dorfman, susepcted of attempting to influence investigations into Jewish terrorism, stood by his side as he said he intends to either run for another term or to transfer the role 'to someone from the ministry on my behalf'Share to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribe11:11 AM • May 21 2026 IDTNational Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said on Tuesday in a closed meeting with police officers that he intends to either run for another term or to transfer the role "to someone from the ministry on my behalf, depending on how many seats we get."CommentsIn the NewsTrump, Netanyahu Had Tense Call Over Iran War Disagreements, Report SaysIran Impasse Drives Trump's Indecision and Netanyahu's Urgency to Restart WarAs Israel Heads to Elections, Netanyahu Needs WarU.S. Threatens to Revoke Visas of Palestinians at UN Over Vice Presidency BidIran Executes Two People Under Security Charges, News Agency SaysRemembering and rebuilding two years laterICYMIHundreds Protest at New York Times HQ Over Column Alleging Abuse by IsraelisICC Prosecutor Seeks Warrants for Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, Other Israeli OfficialsEverybody Loses in the Cynical Israeli-Palestinian Sexual Violence CompetitionIsraeli Settler Filmed Abusing Palestinian-owned Dog in West BankWelcome to the Most Shameful Day in the Jewish CalendarIsraeli Teens Storm Muslim Quarter in Old City, Haaretz Reporter Attacked