Ben Gvir drops New York trip as calls for arrest grow
Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir cancelled a planned trip to New York for the United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit amid concerns over protests and growing calls for legal action against him, according to Haaretz.
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.
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.