There Are reported thar Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has canceled a planned visit to New York, where he was scheduled to attend the United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit 2026, following planned demonstrations and calls from human rights organizations for his investigation and arrest, Al Jazeera reports, Saturday, July 04, 2026,
Ben-Gvir was expected to lead an Israeli delegation to the international policing conference, but the trip was called off after protests were organized by advocacy groups and rights organizations urged U.S. authorities to investigate the far-right minister over allegations related to his conduct during the Gaza conflict.
The cancellation comes amid growing international scrutiny of Ben-Gvir, whose policies and public statements have drawn criticism from several governments and human rights groups in recent months.
The planned demonstrations in New York were expected to coincide with the summit, while campaign groups reportedly sought legal action against the Israeli minister if he entered the United States.
Israeli officials have not publicly confirmed whether security concerns or the planned protests were the decisive factor behind the cancellation.
The canceled visit marks the second time within a month that Ben-Gvir has abandoned plans to travel to the United States. In June, he reportedly scrapped a private family visit after encountering visa-related complications.
Israeli media reported that the issues were linked to the visa application process, although no official confirmation was provided by U.S. authorities.
Ben-Gvir remains one of the most controversial figures in Israel’s governing coalition, frequently attracting criticism from international organizations over his positions on security and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The latest development stresses the increasing diplomatic and legal pressure facing senior Israeli officials abroad as international scrutiny of the Gaza conflict and its aftermath continues to intensify.
Several advocacy groups have continued urging foreign governments to pursue legal action against Israeli officials over alleged violations of international law, allegations that Israeli authorities have consistently rejected.
