Israel Far-right Minister Ben Gvir’s car flips over after running red light

On Friday, an accident involving the vehicle of Ben Gvir, the Far-right National Security Minister, occurred as he was departing from the site of an alleged terror-related stabbing in Ramle, a central city, according to police reports. Surveillance footage captured the minister’s car as it unlawfully crossed through a red traffic light. Authorities confirmed that the incident involved an additional vehicle, resulting in a collision that led to five individuals being transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The office of Minister Ben Gvir reported that he was in stable and conscious condition following the accident. Nevertheless, he was admitted to Shamir Medical Center for further medical evaluation and was kept under overnight observation for precautionary reasons.

According to the Israel Times, Hebrew media reports claim the national security minister regularly orders his driver to commit traffic infractions.

Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. Reports from Hebrew media indicate that the driver of Mr. Ben Gvir’s car is being interrogated with caution. A dashcam video from a nearby vehicle captured the incident, showing Mr. Ben Gvir’s official car approaching a traffic signal, slowing down significantly at a red light before proceeding into the intersection. Although the first vehicle was able to stop in time to avoid a collision, a second vehicle collided with the minister’s sedan, causing it to overturn. An additional security vehicle that was part of Mr. Ben Gvir’s convoy also entered the intersection against the red light but was not involved in the accident.

Channel 12 has reported that it is believed Mr. Ben Gvir and other passengers in his vehicle were not wearing seat belts at the time of the accident.

Documents reviewed by Haaretz revealed that Ben-Gvir has a history of breaking traffic laws when driving. Since obtaining his driver’s license in 2000, he has been caught running red lights, using his phone while driving, exceeding speed limits, crossing solid white lines, and not wearing a seatbelt. A total of 78 traffic violations were disclosed by the Kan public broadcaster in September

The Minister was also attacked by a group of angry crowd after he tried to wave to journalists and the crowd. He was swiftly taken away by security forces.