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Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Visits U.S., Sparks Controversy

4/15/2025

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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is set to visit the U.S. on April 21, engaging with officials in Miami, New York, and Washington. While the Biden administration distances itself from him, he finds an ally in Donald Trump. Ben-Gvir's polarizing stance includes calls for violence against Palestinians and a push for far-right ideologies, stirring significant concern.

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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is set to visit the U.S. on April 21, engaging with officials in Miami, New York, and Washington. While the Biden administration distances itself from him, he finds an ally in Donald Trump. Ben-Gvir's polarizing stance includes calls for violence against Palestinians and a push for far-right ideologies, stirring significant concern.