Haaretz: Ben Gvir cancels New York visit over fears of legal action and arrest

OCCUPIED PALESTINE, July 05 (YPA) – Zionist National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir canceled his planned July 2026 trip to lead a delegation at the United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit at the UN Headquarters in New York City, amid concerns over protests and growing calls for legal action against him, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported on Sunday.

The newspaper, citing sources familiar with security assessments, reported that officials feared Ben Gvir could face large demonstrations and legal challenges in the United States.

Meanwhile, the Hind Rajab Foundation welcomed the reported cancellation, saying it reflected the impact of efforts by human rights groups to pursue Israeli officials through international legal channels.

The foundation said it “welcomes reports that Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir has cancelled his visit to New York following legal action taken against him by our organization and other human rights groups”, adding that Israeli political and military leaders were no longer able to assume immunity from scrutiny abroad.

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