Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was set to speak at Yale University after being honored at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, where he discussed harsh measures against Palestinian prisoners. Despite a controversial past and being condemned by the Biden administration, Ben-Gvir emphasized support for military actions in Gaza during his visit, which sparked protests from Yale students. His presence in the U.S. raises concerns about the alignment of the GOP with extremist elements in Israeli politics, as noted by scholars and major American Jewish organizations distancing themselves from his visit.
