Ben-Gvir sought approval for personal U.S. trip sponsored by Miami businessman

Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir asked for approval for a family trip to the United States funded by businessman Yaakov Elharar, citing the wedding of Elharar's daughter as the purpose of the visit. According to a legal source, he withdrew the request after receiving the state's response

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Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir asked for approval for a family trip to the United States funded by businessman Yaakov Elharar, citing the wedding of Elharar's daughter as the purpose of the visit. According to a legal source, he withdrew the request after receiving the state's response

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Josh Breiner

12:41 AM • June 12 2026 IDT

Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir recently sought approval to travel with his family on vacation to the United States, with the trip financed by an Israeli businessman based in Miami, Haaretz has learned.

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